Date:August 26, 2017

August 26, 2017 Birthday Answers

August 8, 2017 birthday facts

Here are some interesting birthday facts about 26th of August 2017 that no one tells you about, such as your life path number, birthstone, ruling planet, zodiac sign, birth flower, and much more. Swipe up to find out what it all means.

Overview

August 26, 2017, was the 4th Saturday of 2017. If you were born on this date, your birthday numbers 8, 26, and 2017 reveal that your life path number is 8. Your zodiac sign is Virgo ♍ with a ruling planet Mercury ☿. Your birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is Gladiolus. You were born in the 2010s, in the middle of Generation Alpha. The generation you are born into impacts your life.

β†’ You are 3,496,818 minutes old
β†’ You have been alive for

You were born in the Year of the Rooster πŸ“. On your birthday, the moon was in Waxing πŸŒ’ phase, and there were precisely 82 full moons after you were born to this day. Your billionth second will happen sometime on May 4, 2049.

You have been alive for:

You’ve taken nearly 48,948,480 breaths and experienced over 279,705,600 heartbeats since the day you were born. Your eyes have blinked over 59,437,440 times, quietly showing just how amazing our bodies are. Pretty cool, right?

πŸ“… You were born on a Saturday

On August 26, 2017, the 4th Saturday of the year, we marked the 238th day and 8th month of the Georgian calendar. The 2017 calendar is unique, and the next time it will align with the Georgian calendar will be in 2034. So, mark your calendars!

Your 7th birthday will be on a Sunday, and the birthday after that will be on a Tuesday. There are left before your next birthday. The timer below is a countdown clock to your next birthday. It’s always accurate and automatically updated.

Your next birthday is in:

😴 You’ve slept about 33% of your life!

πŸ’€ Assuming you’ve been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth. Here is how much time you’ve spent sleeping so far: 809 days of your life or 2.22 years.

🎢 Song on your birthday

The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber (Billboard Hot 100 – August 26, 2017).

The number 1 DJ in the world was Martin Garrix followed by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Armin van Buuren according to DJ Mag.

⭐ Which celebrity shares my birthday?

You’re in good company on August 26th! It’s also the birthday of some famous people. We’ve ordered this list chronologically.

1941
Akiko Wakabayashi, Japanese actress (You Only Live Twice)

1922
Irving R. Levine, American journalist (NBC News)

1977
Saeko Chiba, Japanese voice actor and singer

1947
Candy Moore, American actress (Lunch Wagon, Tomboy & Champ)

1937
Tom Heinsohn, American NBA star, coach (Boston Celtics) and broadcaster

1946
Alison Steadman, English actress (Life is Sweet)

1919
Ronny Graham [Stringer], American composer, lyricist, screenwriter (M*A*S*H (TV series), and actor (Chico & the Man; Mel Brooks films)

1988
Evan Ross [Naess], American actor (96 Minutes), and singer

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At the age of 61, Bill Gates was the richest person in the world in 2017 with $86 billion fortune, followed by Warren Buffett with $75.6 billion, according to Forbes.

πŸŽ„ Holidays on August 26

On your special day, you’re not just blowing out birthday candles! Check out these holidays that share the spotlight with your birthday bash:

National Day of Repentance
National Day of Repentance in Papua New Guinea is a day when people come together to pray and ask for forgiveness for their wrongdoings, observed annually on August 26.

National Dog Day
National Dog Day, celebrated on August 26th, is a special day dedicated to showing love and appreciation for our loyal and furry dog friends who have been with humans for over 14,000 years.

National Cherry Popsicle Day
National Cherry Popsicle Day, celebrated every August 26, is a fun holiday where everyone enjoys cherry-flavored popsicles to cool off and celebrate a favorite summer treat.

National Spark the World Day
National Spark the World Day, celebrated on August 26, is a day to honor individuals who inspire and motivate others, created by Simon T. Bailey to encourage everyone to be a source of inspiration.

National WebMistress Day
National WebMistress Day, celebrated on August 26th, honors women who design and manage websites, encouraging more girls to explore careers in technology and STEM fields.

β†’ View the full list of holidays on August 26th.

πŸ“œ What happened on August 26th?

Below are some of the important historical events that happened on August 26.

1346
Battle of Crecy, south of Calais in northern France; Edward III's English longbows defeat Philip VI's army, cannons used for first time in battle.

1924
The Catastrophe of Smyrna: known as the Asia Minor Catastrophe to Greeks. The Ottoman army expels Greeks and other non-Turks from Asia Minor. (August 13 OS).

1945
Japanese diplomats board USS Missouri to receive instructions on Japan's surrender at the end of WWII.

1959
British Motor Corporation introduced the Morris Mini-Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis it was only 10 ft long but seated 4 passengers.

1996
US President Bill Clinton signs welfare reform into law, representing major shift in welfare policy.

πŸ† Sports in 2017

πŸ€ NBA
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers (4 - 1) to win the 2017 NBA Finals.

πŸ’ NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Nashville Predators (4 - 2) to win the 2017 Stanley Cup.

🏈 NFL
New England Patriots beat Atlanta Falcons (34 - 28) to win Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017 in Houston, TX.

⚾ MLB
Houston Astros beat Los Angeles Dodgers (4 - 3) to win the 2017 World Series.

🎾 Tennis
In the 2017 US Open Championships, Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) to win the men's singles title. Sloane Stephens beat Madison Keys (6-3, 6-0) to become the Wimbledon women's singles champion.

πŸ”’ Your life path number is 8

?Numerology links numbers to certain traits, much like how astrology connects planets and zodiac signs to characteristics. It’s used to understand personality, predict future happenings, and explore life’s meaning. Life path number 8 represents experience, authority and endeavour. You are gifted with natural leadership and the capacity to accumulate great wealth.

♍ August 26 zodiac sign is Virgo

People who are born on August 26 in 2017 have an astrological sign of Virgo ♍. Virgo's life pursuit is to do the right thing, and a secret desire to love and be loved in return. People of this zodiac sign, like animals, healthy food, books, nature, and cleanliness, dislike rudeness, ask for help, and take center stage.

The strengths of this sign are loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, and practical, while weaknesses can be shyness, worry, overly critical of self and others, all work, and no play. The greatest overall compatibility with Virgo is Pisces and Cancer.

πŸͺ Your ruling planet is Mercury ☿

The ruling planet of Virgo is Mercury ☿. Mercury is a planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.

πŸͺ¨ The birthstone for August 26, 2017 is Peridot and Sardonyx

?Each month is represented by a specific birthstone, symbolizing the birth month of an individual. The properties associated with that birthstone are believed to be “inherited” by the person born in that particular month. The birthstone for August 26, 2017 is Its green color can range from bright lime green to an olive-like greenish brown. It is a stone that is known to have healing properties and protects against nightmares. It brings the wearer power and an auspicious year. It is a stone that is formed from the depths of the Earth, and formed by the Hawaiian volcanoes when they come to the surface once the volcanoes erupt. In Hawaii, the stone symbolizes Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes.

The sardonyx is an onyx stone that has red, brown and white striations. Its name is derived from the Greek words sard meaning "reddish brown" and onyx meaning "veined gem." The ancient Greeks and Romans would engrave images of heroes onto these stones, and wear them in talismans as they believed that it would bring them courage and protect them from evil.

🌷 The birth flower for August is Gladiolus

?Each month has a flower that symbolizes the month of somebody’s birth. The characteristics that the flower has may be “inherited” by whoever is born in that certain month person.

As one of the most colorful summer flowers, the gladiolus is unique in that its flowers grow from a tall spike lined with sharp leaves. It’s nickname β€œsword lily” comes from its Latin name β€œgladius” meaning sword, and refers to the shape of its leaves.

βŒ› Generation Alpha

2017 is part of Generation Alpha. Generation Alpha consists of kids born from 2010 onwards and is the first group to be immersed in the Internet and technology their entire lives.

πŸ“ The Year of the Rooster

Rooster people are honest, observant and hardworking. They seldom rely on other people in daily life, which can make them impatient when dealing with others.

The next year (2025) is the Year of the Serpent.

Check this out β€” August 26, 2017, gets a cool ancient makeover as: VIII-XXVI-MMXVII. It’s the American/Western date style articulated through elegance of Roman numerals!


πŸ”¦ Facts Summary for August 26, 2017

β†’ Day Index: 238th day of 2017
β†’ Day of week: Saturday
β†’ Week Index: 4th Saturday of 2017
β†’ Next same calendar year: 2034
β†’ Days until next birthday:
β†’ Age on next birthday: 7 years old
β†’ Days since birth:
β†’ Days spent sleeping: 809 days
β†’ Months spent sleeping: 26 months
β†’ Years spent sleeping: 2.22 years
β†’ Part of life spent sleeping: 33%
β†’ Full moons since birth: 82 πŸŒ’
β†’ First one billion second: will happen sometime on May 4, 2049
β†’ Life path number: 8
β†’ Zodiac sign: Virgo ♍
β†’ Zodiac ruling planet: Mercury
β†’ Birth flower: Gladiolus
β†’ Birthstone: Peridot and Sardonyx
β†’ World population 2017: 7,550,262,101 Source: un.org
β†’ Spirit Animal: Bear
β†’ Power Color: Brown


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