Historical Events
- Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy becomes first person to fly a jet engine-powered wing across the English Channel.
Famous Deaths
- Marc Moulin, Belgian jazz and rock pianist (Placebo), and journalist, dies of throat cancer at 66
Paul Newman (1925-2008)
American actor (Hud, Hombre, Hustler), auto racer and team owner (Newman/Haas Racing) and charity food company founder (Newman's Own), dies of lung cancer at 83
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About September 26, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: So What - P!nk
#1 Song: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
