December 26, 2019

December 26, 2019, was a Thursday. It was 5 years and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Popular songs

On December 26, 2019, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

United States: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey
United Kingdom: "I Love Sausage Rolls" by Ladbaby

The music charts on December 26, 2019

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Circles - Post Malone
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
Good As Hell - Lizzo

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Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker".

Facts

This date was 1,853 days ago. Approximately 62 months have passed. It was the 360th day of 2019, in week 52. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2020 was just 5 days away. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 21 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 26, 2019

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Thursday, December 26, 2019. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 2019 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season.

In America, the song "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Love Sausage Rolls" by Ladbaby is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is at the top of the box office. Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

It's 2019, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Lil Nas X, Post Malone, Halsey, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lexii Alijai, Derek Acorah, Kobe Bryant, and Caroline Flack would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Peaky Blinders", "Westworld", "Euphoria", and "The Boys".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Assassin's Creed Odyssey", "Devil May Cry 5", "Days Gone", and "Death Stranding". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Bubble Guppies", "The Loud House", and "Butterbean's Café". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit, and the Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 26, 2019, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2019 was the year of the Pig (Yin Wood).
The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
Native American Zodiac: December 26, 2019 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 26, 2019.

Christmas Day 2019 has just passed
Christmas Day of 2019 had just passed. Many people were relaxing, meeting up with friends, and spending time with their families.
Trump is facing his first impeachment
US President Donald Trump was facing impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
2019 in music
The music charts in 2019 were dominated by the likes of Post Malone, Sam Smith & Normani, Ariana Grande, Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Ed Sheeran, AJ Tracey, Tones and I, Dua Lipa, Halsey, Jonas Brothers and Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper.
2019 in movies
Movies released in 2019 included Avengers: Endgame, The Irishman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Joker, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Us, Aladdin, Captain Marvel, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King.
Greta Thunberg
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg was named Time Person of the Year in 2019.
Parasite
The South Korean film "Parasite" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2019.
Record of the Year
The song "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish won a Grammy for 2019's Record of the Year.
Who were the best NBA players in 2019?
The best NBA players in 2019 were James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Russell Westbrook, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Best soccer players
The best soccer players in 2019 were Lionel Messi, Virgil Van Dijk, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappé, Alisson, Robert Lewandowski, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 26, 2019.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 26, 2019.

November 29, 2019:
• Soccer: Arsenal manager Unai Emery is sacked by the club.
• The song "Blinding Lights" is released by the Weeknd.
December 1, 2019: Coronavirus outbreak: The first reported symptoms occur in a patient in Wuhan, China.
December 2, 2019: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2019 Ballon d'Or.
December 4, 2019: A video of world leaders mocking US President Trump during a NATO reception goes viral.
December 8, 2019:
• Rapper Juice Wrld dies from toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine.
• First confirmed coronavirus case: A patient in Wuhan, China, seeks medical help for pneumonia-like symptoms.
December 10, 2019:
• William Shatner files for divorce from his wife Elizabeth Anderson Martin after 18 years of marriage.
• 7 people are killed during a mass shooting at the Ostrava University Hospital in the Czech Republic.
December 12, 2019:
• The Conservatives win a comfortable majority in the 2019 United Kingdom general election.
• Former NBA commissioner David Stern suffers a brain hemorrhage.
December 13, 2019:
• British TV presenter Caroline Flack is charged with common assault.
• UK politics: Jeremy Corbyn announces that he will be stepping down as leader of the Labour Party.
• The drama movie "Uncut Gems" is released.
December 14, 2019: Kelvin Fletcher and Oti Mabuse are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
December 17, 2019: English TV presenter Caroline Flack announces that she is standing down as the host of Love Island.
December 18, 2019:
• Donald Trump becomes the third US President to be impeached.
• The docuseries "Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer" is released on Netflix.
December 19, 2019: DJ Topic and A76 release the song "Breaking Me".
December 20, 2019: Soccer: Arsenal appoint Mikel Arteta as their new manager.
December 22, 2019: Soccer: Mikel Arteta becomes the new manager of Arsenal.
This date: December 26, 2019
December 29, 2019: Hospitals in the Chinese province of Hubei report four cases of pneumonia of unknown causes.
December 31, 2019: The World Health Organization in China is informed that cases of pneumonia of unknown causes have been detected in Wuhan, China.
January 1, 2020:
• The first day of 2020 begins, signifying the start of a new decade.
• Rapper Lexii Alijai passes away after a suspected overdose.
• The World Health Organization requests more information on a cluster of atypical pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China.
• The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan is closed by Chinese authorities after an outbreak of pneumonia-like cases are linked to it.
• Former NBA commissioner David Stern passes away weeks after suffering from a brain hemorrhage.
January 2, 2020: Irish broadcaster Marian Finucane passes away.
January 3, 2020:
• English spiritual medium Derek Acorah passes away at the age of 69 from sepsis.
• China officially notifies the WHO of an outbreak of pneumonia-like cases.
• Iranian general Qasem Soleimani is assassinated by the United States.
January 4, 2020: The World Health Organization announces on Twitter that a cluster of pneumonia cases have been found in Wuhan, China.
January 7, 2020:
• Irish broadcaster Larry Gogan passes away.
• American screenwriter Silvio Horta commits suicide.
• Rush drummer Neil Peart dies from brain cancer.
• The WHO is officially notified about the Coronavirus.
January 8, 2020:
• 176 people are killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 crashes near Shahriar in Iran.
• Justin Bieber announces on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce that they are "stepping back" from senior royal duties.
• Canadian musician Grimes reveals that she and Elon Musk are having a baby.
January 13, 2020:
• The first recorded case of coronavirus outside of China is found in Thailand.
• The brutal murder of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods shocks Ireland.
January 14, 2020:
• Chinese authorities begin to implement screening measures in Wuhan in response to an outbreak of coronavirus.
• It is announced that Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens have ended their relationship after eight years.
January 15, 2020: "I am once again asking for your financial support": Internet users begin to make memes out of Bernie Sanders' fundraising video.
January 16, 2020: The second case of coronavirus outside of China is reported in Japan.
January 18, 2020: UFC 246: Conor McGregor defeats Donald Cerrone in the first round.
January 20, 2020:
• The World Health Organization conducts its first mission to Wuhan, China, in response to a novel coronavirus outbreak.
• South Korea reports its first case of Covid-19.
January 21, 2020:
• Coronavirus outbreak: The first case is reported in the United States.
• The WHO announces on Twitter that there is evidence of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in Wuhan.
January 22, 2020: North Korea closes its borders in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
January 23, 2020: Coronavirus outbreak: The Chinese city of Wuhan is placed under quarantine.
January 24, 2020:
• France informs the WHO that it has detected three cases of novel coronavirus.
• Construction workers in Wuhan, China begin work on a dedicated hospital to help deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
January 25, 2020: Coronavirus outbreak: Australia and Canada confirm their first cases of Covid-19.

TV shows in 2019

In December 2019, TV audiences were watching the following series:

The Witcher

Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

The Mandalorian

The Boys

Euphoria

Chernobyl (miniseries)

After Life

Narcos: Mexico

You

Yellowstone

Succession

Ex on the Beach

Kids TV shows on December 26, 2019

If you were a kid on December 26, 2019, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Adventures of Paddington

The Casagrandes

Sydney to the Max

Butterbean's Café

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Big City Greens

Sunny Day

Raven's Home

Nella the Princess Knight

Elena of Avalor

The Loud House

Popular toys and games in 2019

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 Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

FurReal Roarin' Tyler

Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage

The Xbox One

The PlayStation 4

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2019.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Death Stranding

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

FIFA 20

Borderlands 3

Gears 5

Control

Telling Lies

Days Gone

Mortal Kombat 11

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Celebrity birthdays

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

Mao Zedong

Chinese leader Deceased
Born on December 26, 1893
He was not alive on this date.

Phil Spector

American record producer Deceased
Born on December 26, 1939
He turned 80 on this day in 2019.

Lars Ulrich

Drummer
Born on December 26, 1963
He turned 56 on this day in 2019.

Jade Thirlwall

Little Mix
Born on December 26, 1992
She turned 27 on this day in 2019.

Swavy

TikTok personality Deceased
Born on December 26, 2002
He turned 17 on this day in 2019.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 26:

Boxing Day
St. Stephen's Day
Day of Goodwill (South Africa)
Second Christmas Day

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on December 26, 2019.

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on December 26, 2019 was most likely conceived around April 4, 2019.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 26, 2019 is close to September 17, 2020.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 26, 2019:

One day has passed since this date.
264 weeks have passed.
160,099,200 seconds have passed since December 26, 2019.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 186,782,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 82,611,187,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 26,683,200 times.
You have taken approximately 13,768,531 steps. That's roughly 6,119 miles.
1,921,190 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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