Notable people born on April 26

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People born on this day

Ludwig WittgensteinAustrian philosopher and logician (1889–1951)Born in 1889 · View source ↗1889

Jet LiChinese-Singaporean martial artist and actorBorn in 1963 · View source ↗1963

Vicente AleixandreSpanish poet (1898–1984)Born in 1898 · View source ↗1898

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The Moon and calendar traditions on this date

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Calculated for 12:00 UTC on April 26, 2026

Moon phaseWaxing gibbousCalculated for the selected date and year. Phase names are approximate categories, not the exact instant of a new, quarter or full Moon.

Illuminated fraction75 %

Distance to the Moon385,200 kmApproximate geocentric distance, rounded to 100 km.

Chinese zodiac yearHorse · FireBased on the Chinese lunar year, which does not begin on January 1.

Western zodiacTaurusTraditional date range; signs are not a scientific description of personality.

Catholic calendarSt CletusA commemorated name, not a documented date for a biblical event. Vatican News ↗

Method and calendar: Astronomy Engine · Hong Kong Observatory · Encyclopaedia Britannica

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