What Happened on September 26, 2019

Historical Events

  • Abortion is decriminalized in New South Wales, the last remaining Australian state to do so
  • US Income inequality widest for over 50 years, worst in California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana and New York, according to new census figures
  • WHO announces 800,000 children in DR Congo will be vaccinated in nine days in worlds's largest measles epidemic that has taken over 3,500 lives

Famous Deaths

Jacques Chirac (1932-2019)

President of France (1995-2007) and Prime Minister of France (1974-76, 1986-88), dies at 86

  • Martin Wesley-Smith, Australian composer, dies at 74
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About September 26, 2019

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Truth Hurts - Lizzo
  • UK #1 Song: Take Me Back To London - Ed Sheeran Ft. Stormzy