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February 26, 2007

February 26, 2007, was a Monday. It was 17 years, 8 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Popular songs

On February 26, 2007, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "What Goes Around..." by Justin Timberlake
  • United Kingdom: "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs

The music charts on February 26, 2007

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
  • Irreplaceable - Beyonce
  • The Sweet Escape - Gwen Stefani Featuring Akon
  • This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race - Fall Out Boy
  • Runaway Love - Ludacris Featuring Mary J. Blige
Play the top songs from 2007
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2007. Take a trip back to the peak days of Leona Lewis, Rihanna, Fergie and Gwen Stefani.
Ghost Rider

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Ghost Rider".

Facts

This date was 6,462 days ago. Approximately 215 months have passed. It was the 57th day of 2007, in week 09. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 17 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 72 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 26, 2007

Let's go back to the 2000s.

It is Monday, February 26, 2007. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

In America, the song "What Goes Around..." by Justin Timberlake is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ruby" by Kaiser Chiefs is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Ghost Rider is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Practically every teenager and adult has a MySpace or Bebo account. A rock music genre called "Emo" is extremely popular at the moment. The genre, which stands for "emotional hardcore", has created a subculture of "Emos" who dye their hair black and wear thick-framed glasses. Meanwhile, in technology news, more and more people are beginning to use the Internet on their phones. This transition towards mobile Internet has been aided by the recent roll-out of faster 3G networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones.

It's 2007, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Sean Kingston, Soulja Boy and Nelly Furtado. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Eddie Jamaal Griffin, Luciano Pavarotti, Colin McRae, and Sean Taylor would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Shield", "My Super Sweet 16", "The Hills", and "Friday Night Lights".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Kingdom Hearts II", "Dead Rising", "Bully", and "Call of Duty 3". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "That's So Raven", "Drake & Josh", and "Unfabulous". Popular toys at the moment include Bionicle LEGO, Magic Glow Doodle Bear, Roboraptor, and Iggle Piggle.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 26, 2007, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2007 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 26, 2007 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 26, 2007.

  • Britney Spears shaves her hair off.

    Britney Spears shaves her hair off

    Britney Spears' personal struggles were receiving a lot of news coverage. On February 16th, 2007, Spears shockingly decided to shave her own hair off at a salon in Tarzana, Los Angeles.
  • Windows Vista is released.

    Windows Vista is released

    Microsoft released Windows Vista at the end of January 2007. The operating system had a glossy, futuristic design called Frutiger Aero. Following its release, some users complained that it was slower than Windows XP.
  • Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"

    Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"

    The song "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse went on to win a Grammy for 2007's Record of the Year.
  • 2007 in music.

    2007 in music

    Popular music artists in 2007 included My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Daughtry, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, T-Pain, Soulja Boy, Kanye West, Fergie, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Chris Brown and Timbaland.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2007.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2007

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2007 were Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Woods, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Elton John, Tom Cruise, Jay-Z and Steven Spielberg.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2007?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2007?

    In 2007, the best NBA players were Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Yao Ming, Gilbert Arenas, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and Chauncey Billups.
  • Time Person of the Year 2007.

    Time Person of the Year 2007

    Russian leader Vladimir Putin was named Time Person of the Year 2007.
  • Jessica Alba.

    Jessica Alba

    American actress Jessica Alba was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2007.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2007, the best soccer players were Kaká, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Didier Drogba, Andrea Pirlo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Cesc Fàbregas, Robinho and Francesco Totti.
  • 2007 in movies.

    2007 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2007 included the likes of 300, Transformers, Superbad, Shrek the Third, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Spider-Man 3, I Am Legend, Ratatouille, The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Zodiac, American Gangster and No Country for Old Men.
  • HD TV becomes the norm.

    HD TV becomes the norm

    HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
  • No Country for Old Men.

    No Country for Old Men

    "No Country for Old Men" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2007.
  • Mobile Internet begins to take off.

    Mobile Internet begins to take off

    Internet access on cellphones became common in the late 2000s. This transition was aided by the rollout of faster 3G Internet networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. Although many phones had Internet features at the start of the decade, they were often awkward and costly to use.
  • LOLcats.

    LOLcats

    An Internet meme called "LOLcats" was incredibly popular. The meme consisted of photographs of cats with captions that had intentionally poor grammar and spelling.
  • The HD DVD war.

    The HD DVD war

    Two HD DVD formats called Blu-ray and HD DVD were competing with each other to become the de facto high-definition standard. During this "war", certain movies and TV shows could only be found on Blu-ray or HD DVD, as film studios quickly aligned themselves with the format that they wanted to win. In rental stores, it was common to see a separate section for both of these formats. Of course, this often led to people buying or renting the wrong one.
  • Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars.

    Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

    During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
  • Bebo.

    Bebo

    By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
  • Music stores are going out of business.

    Music stores are going out of business

    Many music stores were closing their doors for the last time. The ease of downloading and streaming music meant that the business model of selling CDs was quickly becoming nonviable.
  • Happy Slapping.

    Happy Slapping

    A controversial fad called "Happy Slapping" originated in the United Kingdom during the mid-2000s. The trend involved slapping someone for the sole purpose of recording the incident with a camera phone.
  • MySpace.

    MySpace

    MySpace was the most popular social network in the world between 2005 and 2008. The site gave users the ability to customize their profiles by editing HTML and embedding songs. It also had chat rooms and other features.
  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 26, 2007.

  • January 30, 2007:
    • The first episode of "Bam's Unholy Union" is aired on MTV.
    • Windows Vista is released.
  • February 3, 2007: "Jackass" personality Bam Margera marries Melissa "Missy" Rothstein in Philadelphia.
  • February 4, 2007:
    • Super Bowl XLI: The Indianapolis Colts defeat the Chicago Bears by 29-17 at the Dolphin Stadium in Miami.
    • Prince performs at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLI.
  • February 6, 2007:
    • Premier League side Liverpool are purchased by businessmen George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
    • Timbaland releases the song "Give It To Me", featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake.
  • February 7, 2007: Former NBA player John Amaechi comes out as gay.
  • February 8, 2007: American model Anna Nicole Smith dies of "combined drug intoxication".
  • February 10, 2007: Illinois senator Barack Obama announces his candidacy for the 2008 US presidential election.
  • February 14, 2007:
    • Hot Fuzz (2007) is released.
    • A homophobia controversy erupts after NBA point guard Tim Hardaway states that he hates gay people.
    • English singer "Preston" storms off the comedy TV show "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" after Simon Amstell makes fun of his wife Chantelle Houghton.
  • February 16, 2007: Pop star Britney Spears shaves off her hair during a public meltdown.
  • February 19, 2007: The website Hacker News is launched.
  • February 20, 2007:
    • Football: Javier Mascherano moves to Liverpool.
    • Christina Aguilera releases her song "Candyman".
  • This date: February 26, 2007
  • February 27, 2007:
    • Avril Lavigne releases her song "Girlfriend".
    • Financial crisis: Stocks in the United States and China witness a large drop following reports of a decline in home prices.
  • March 2, 2007: The film Zodiac (2007) is released.
  • March 9, 2007:
    • The movie 300 (2006) is released.
    • The new Wembley Stadium is officially opened.
  • March 12, 2007: Ron Paul announces his candidacy for the 2008 Republican nomination.
  • March 13, 2007: The video game "God of War II" is released for the PlayStation 2.
  • March 14, 2007: The game Call of Duty: Roads to Victory is released for the Playstation Portable.
  • March 19, 2007:
    • The trial of record producer Phil Spector for the 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson begins in Los Angeles.
    • The livestreaming website "Justin.tv" is launched.
  • March 23, 2007:
    • The movie Shooter (2007) is released.
    • Royal Navy personnel are captured in waters close to Iran.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2007

In February 2007, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from February 2007.

Bam's Unholy Union
Bam's Unholy Union
Bam's Unholy Union
Bam's Unholy Union
Skins
Skins
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Dexter
Dexter
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
The Hills
The Hills
Yo Momma
Yo Momma
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 26, 2007

If you were a kid on February 26, 2007, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
Curious George
Curious George

The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Wonder Pets!
Wonder Pets!
Ben 10
Ben 10
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2007

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Iggle Piggle
Iggle Piggle
The Nintendo Wii
The Nintendo Wii
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
Pixel Chix
Pixel Chix
Bratz Babyz
Bratz Babyz
Amazing Amanda (doll)
Amazing Amanda (doll)
7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker
7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Maker
Magic Glow Doodle Bear
Magic Glow Doodle Bear
Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab
Doctor Dreadful Freaky Food Lab
LEGO Star Wars
LEGO Star Wars
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2007.

Wii Play 2007
Wii Play
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess 2006
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports 2006
Wii Sports
Medieval II: Total War 2006
Medieval II: Total War
Resistance: Fall of Man 2006
Resistance: Fall of Man
Call of Duty 3 2006
Call of Duty 3
Final Fantasy XII 2006
Final Fantasy XII
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2006
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Battlefield 2142 2006
Battlefield 2142
Bully 2006
Bully
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent 2006
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Microsoft Flight Simulator X 2006
Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Were you born on February 26, 2007?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2007.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 26, 2013, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 26.

Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon

Israeli Prime Minister Deceased
Born on February 26, 1928
He turned 79 on this day in 2007.

Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash

Singer Deceased
Born on February 26, 1932
He was not alive on this date.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Soccer manager
Born on February 26, 1973
He turned 34 on this day in 2007.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on February 26, 2007.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 26, 2007 was most likely conceived around June 5, 2006.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 26, 2007 is close to November 19, 2007.

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Stats for February 26, 2007

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 26, 2007:

  • 6,462 days have passed since this date.
  • 923 weeks have passed.
  • 558,316,800 seconds have passed since February 26, 2007.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 651,369,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 288,091,468,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 93,052,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 48,015,245 steps. That's roughly 21,340 miles.
  • 6,699,802 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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