Tuesday August 04, 2009: on this day

August 04, 2009 was the 216th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 04, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 04, 2009, who was born and died on August 04, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by Niels Arden Oplev), TV series (e.g. My Fair Lady) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2009?


August 04, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2009 can also be written as 8/4/2009 in the US and as 4/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 04, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2009:

  • Kim jong-il, north korean leader, pardons two american journalists who were imprisoned and arrested for illegal entry earlier this year. this was after bill clinton, former president of the united states, met with kim.
  • The european commission found that over 50% of europeans surf the internet regularly, an increase of 33% in five-years.
  • Burundi police arrest alexis sinduhije, an opposition leader and former journalist at ruyigi in eastern burundi. he is accused of organizing an illegal meeting.
  • Lina ron, a pro-government activist, surrenders to venezuelan authorities after she attacked opposition television station globovision. hugo chavez, president of venezuela, condemns the attack and says it helps his enemies to label him as a dictator.
  • Amos kenan, an israeli columnist, painter and sculptor, playwright and novelist, died in israel at the age 82. his funeral will be held at a central israeli kibbutz.
  • Georgia
  • According to the white house, the russian and american presidents discussed the georgian situation in a telephone conversation. (civil).
  • Russia has declared combat readiness for its troops in south ossetia because of the situation. (rustavi 2), (civil).
  • Separatists from south ossetian throw grenades at russian and georgian checkpoints.
  • Australia's police foil major terror operation that involved a suicide attack against a military base believed to be holsworthy barracks, on sydney's western outskirts.
  • British columbia firefighters battle to save 5,300 people from burning buildings.
  • Bangkok airways flight pg266 crashes into a disused control tower at samui airport, thailand, killing at most one person.
  • In niger, a referendum is held on mamadou tandja’s third term as president.
  • Marianne samuelsson, gotland governor, is forced to resign following being taped saying that a local businessman deserves favourable treatment.
  • Ubs is still cautious about its prospects following client withdrawals triggered by prolonged u.s. tax litigation that has dragged the swiss bank into yet another large quarterly loss.
  • John yettaw is being held in burma after he made an uninvited trip to aung san suu kyi. he is then taken to hospital with seizures.
  • After a demonstration of support, a high court judge from ireland orders the release thomas cook staff. one woman went into labor and was one of the arrested women. they had occupied the company's premises in grafton street in dublin.
  • Algiers is home to about 100 chinese and algerians.
  • Nigerian president umaru yar'adua has ordered an investigation into recent sectarian violences in the north.
  • Iran's opposition groups call for more protests in advance of president mahmoud ahmadinejad’s inauguration.
  • After police disperse protestors outside the court, the trial of a sudanese women accused of public indecency for wearing trousers has been adjourned a second-time.
  • Mwai kibaki, kenya's president, commutes more than 4,000 death row prisoners to life imprisonment.
  • Officials at nigeria's airport release an ukranian plane and crew that was arrested with arms cargo bound for equatorial guia.
  • Former president of the united states bill clinton arrives in pyongyang (north korea) and secures freedom for laura ling and euna le, two american journalists.
  • As tensions rise ahead of the anniversary of the 2008 south ossetia war, georgia calls on the united states and the european union to prevent a new conflict with russia.

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August 04, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $164.93
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $13.66
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.17

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 95.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0731 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0605 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8305 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 137.11 JPY
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August 04, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2009 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 2009 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 04, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 05:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.

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Who was born on August 04, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 25 days old,

or 764 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5351 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2009?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2009.

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August 04, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2009:

  • Blake Snyder

    American screenwriter and producer (b. 1957).

  • Hirotsugu Akaike
  • Francesco Mastrogiovanni
  • Julián Lago

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2009:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - Knock You Down
  4. - You Belong With Me
  5. - Use Somebody

August 04, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best I Ever Had
  2. - Pretty Wings
  3. - Break Up
  4. - Every Girl
  5. - Ego

August 04, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Intentamos
  2. - Ya Es Muy Tarde
  3. - Abusadora
  4. - Loba
  5. - Causa Y Efecto

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August 04, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Niels Arden Oplev

Starring: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Ewa Fröling, Lena Endre

Country: United States of America

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

August 04, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

August 04, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Swimsuit by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Swimsuit

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Syd, a stunningly beautiful supermodel, vanishes during a photo shoot in Hawaii. Her parents flee to Hawaii in fear of the worst and never expected the horrors that lie ahead.

The Evolution Of God by Robert Wright

The Evolution Of God

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Robert Wright's stunning, captivating journey through history reveals a key discovery that is crucial to the current moment: There is a pattern in evolution Judaism Christianity Islam.

Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

Twenties Girl

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Lara Lington is a woman who has always had an active imagination. But suddenly, it seems like her imagination is on overdrive. Ghosts don't visit normal professional twenty-something women.

Catastrophe by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann

Catastrophe

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We must stop Obama's radical agenda. Now. Before President Barack Obama can fully implement his radical political agenda, we must act.

The Defector by Daniel Silva

The Defector

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Moscow Rules saw Gabriel Allon take on the sadist Ivan Kharkov in his book, Gabriel Allon vs. In this #1 New York Times Bestseller from Daniel Silva, he must defeat him once and for all.Grigori

August 04, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cars Race-O-Rama

Cars Race-O-Rama

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: THQ

Ant Nation

Ant Nation

Platform: Wii (WiiWare), Nintendo DS

Genre: Real time strategy

Publisher: Konami

Blue Toad Murder Files

Blue Toad Murder Files

Platform: PlayStation 3, Windows iPhone

Publisher: Relentless Software

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Beat 'em up, Fighting

Publisher: THQ Vivendi Games

Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2009?

On August 04, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2009?

On August 04, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2009?

On August 04, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for August 2009?

August 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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