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April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018, was a Thursday. It was 6 years, 6 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on April 26, 2018:

  • Comedian and actor Bill Cosby is found guilty of sexual assault.
Song charts

Popular songs

On April 26, 2018, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Nice for What" by Drake
  • United Kingdom: "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa

The music charts on April 26, 2018

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Nice For What - Drake
  • God's Plan - Drake
  • Meant To Be - Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
  • Psycho - Post Malone Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  • Look Alive - BlocBoy JB Featuring Drake
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A Quiet Place

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "A Quiet Place".

Facts

This date was 2,403 days ago. Approximately 80 months have passed. It was the 116th day of 2018, in week 17. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 6 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 27 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 26, 2018

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Thursday, April 26, 2018. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2018 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song "Nice for What" by Drake is at the top of the singles charts, while "One Kiss" by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie A Quiet Place is at the top of the box office. Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as TotalBiscuit, Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, and XXXTentacion would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Homeland", "Elementary", and "Stranger Things".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "FIFA 18", "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)", "Monster Hunter: World", and "God of War". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Blaze and the Monster Machines", "Bunnicula", "Mech-X4", and "Andi Mack". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox One, Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center, FurReal Roarin' Tyler, and the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 26, 2018, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 26, 2018 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 26, 2018.

  • Wenger steps down.

    Wenger steps down

    In late April 2018, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced that he would be stepping down after 22 years at the club.
  • Avicii commits suicide.

    Avicii commits suicide

    Popular Swedish DJ Avicii (Tim Bergling) committed suicide in Muscat, Oman, on April 20th, 2018. He was only 28 years old.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 26, 2018.

  • March 27, 2018: The video game "Far Cry 5" is released.
  • April 2, 2018: Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan announce that they are separating.
  • April 3, 2018: Three people are injured after a woman opens fire at the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California.
  • April 5, 2018: Conor McGregor throws a metal equipment dolly at a bus carrying UFC fighters.
  • April 6, 2018:
    • Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye is sentenced to 24 years in prison for abuse of power, bribery and coercion.
    • The film "A Quiet Place" is released in movie theaters.
  • April 8, 2018: WrestleMania 34: Brock Lesnar defeats Roman Reigns to retain the Universal Championship.
  • April 10, 2018:
    • Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg appears before Congress to answer questions about the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
    • TMZ releases CCTV footage of NBA star Tristan Thompson cheating on his girlfriend Khloe Kardashian.
  • April 12, 2018: The phrase "OK Boomer" begins to grow in popularity.
  • April 14, 2018: Tiger Roll (Davy Russell) wins the 2018 Grand National.
  • April 15, 2018: Football: Manchester City win the Premier League after Manchester United lose 1-0 at home to West Brom.
  • April 17, 2018: Former First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush passes away at the age of 92.
  • April 19, 2018: The reality series "Ex on the Beach" premieres on MTV.
  • April 20, 2018:
    • Football: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announces that he will leave the club after 22 years of being in charge.
    • The video game "God of War" is released.
    • Swedish DJ Avicii commits suicide at the age of 28.
  • April 21, 2018: Actor Verne Troyer (Mini-Me) passes away due to alcohol poisoning.
  • April 24, 2018: Police arrest the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, after a decades-long investigation.
  • This date: April 26, 2018
  • April 27, 2018: The film "Avengers: Infinity War" is released in movie theaters.
  • May 5, 2018: Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson suffers a brain haemorrhage.
  • May 7, 2018: It is revealed that Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes are dating.
  • May 8, 2018: The Trump administration withdraws from an international nuclear agreement with Iran.
  • May 10, 2018: Pop star Ariana Grande confirms that she has ended her relationship with boyfriend Mac Miller.
  • May 13, 2018: Soccer: Arsène Wenger manages his final game with Arsenal.
  • May 15, 2018: The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) is released.
  • May 18, 2018:
    • American model Stephanie Adams kills herself and her seven-year-old son.
    • The film "Deadpool 2" is released in movie theaters.
    • Eight students and two teachers are killed during a school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas.
  • May 19, 2018:
    • Chelsea win the FA Cup after defeating Manchester United 1-0.
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are married.
  • May 22, 2018: Brynn Cartelli wins the fourteenth season of The Voice.
  • May 23, 2018: Soccer: Unai Emery becomes the new manager of Arsenal.
  • May 24, 2018: YouTuber TotalBiscuit passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • May 25, 2018:
    • The film "Solo: A Star Wars Story" is released in movie theaters.
    • Ireland votes to legalize abortion.
    • GDPR becomes enforceable in the European Union.
Television shows

TV shows in 2018

In April 2018, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from April 2018.

Ex on the Beach
Ex on the Beach
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Barry
Barry
Flint Town
Flint Town
Derry Girls
Derry Girls
The Punisher
The Punisher
Mindhunter
Mindhunter
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Ozark
Ozark
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies
The Crown
The Crown
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 26, 2018

If you were a kid on April 26, 2018, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Sunny Day
Sunny Day
Welcome to the Wayne
Welcome to the Wayne
Raven's Home
Raven's Home

Andi Mack
Andi Mack
Nella the Princess Knight
Nella the Princess Knight
Mech-X4
Mech-X4
Elena of Avalor
Elena of Avalor
The Loud House
The Loud House
Stuck in the Middle
Stuck in the Middle
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

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

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2018.

God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Call of Duty: WWII 2017
Call of Duty: WWII
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 2017
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
FIFA 18 2017
FIFA 18
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Playwright / Poet Deceased
Born on April 26, 1564
He was not alive on this date.

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Actor
Born on April 26, 1958
He turned 60 on this day in 2018.

Jet Li

Jet Li

Actor
Born on April 26, 1963
He turned 55 on this day in 2018.

Kevin James

Kevin James

Actor / Comedian
Born on April 26, 1965
He turned 53 on this day in 2018.

Melania Trump

Melania Trump

First Lady of the United States
Born on April 26, 1970
She turned 48 on this day in 2018.

T-Boz

T-Boz

Singer
Born on April 26, 1970
She turned 48 on this day in 2018.

Joey Jordison

Joey Jordison

American musician Deceased
Born on April 26, 1975
He turned 43 on this day in 2018.

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Actor
Born on April 26, 1980
He turned 38 on this day in 2018.

Scotty T

Scotty T

Media personality
Born on April 26, 1988
He turned 30 on this day in 2018.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on April 26, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 26, 2018 was most likely conceived around August 3, 2017.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 26, 2018 is close to January 17, 2019.

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Stats for April 26, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 26, 2018:

  • 2,403 days have passed since this date.
  • 343 weeks have passed.
  • 207,622,800 seconds have passed since April 26, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 242,226,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 107,133,364,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 34,603,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 17,855,561 steps. That's roughly 7,936 miles.
  • 2,491,474 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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