Thursday October 08, 2009: on this day

October 08, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2009 can also be written as 10/8/2009 in the US and as 8/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Here's what happened on October 08, 2009:

• Herta müller, a romanian-german novelist, is awarded the 2009 nobel prize in literature. "with the concentration of poetry, and the honesty of prose she depicts the landscapes of the dispossessed", she is the 12th female winner of the literature prize and the 4th female nobel laureate in 2009. 2009 was a record year for female achievement.
• At least 17 people are killed and 83 injured in a taliban attack on kabul's indian embassy.
• Abu yahya al-libi (a prominent al-qaeda leader) urges muslims living in xinjiang "prepare to holy war" following the july riots.
• The government of ireland nominates nicholas kearns to be president of the high court.
• Wallace souza is a former brazilian television presenter who was accused of ordering murders in order to increase canal livre's ratings. he is currently a fugitive from the justice system after his parliamentary immunity expired.
• Yevgeny zhugashvili files a lawsuit claiming that the novaya gazeta newspaper defamed joseph stalin's grandfather.
• Guinea's military government has announced it will set up a commission in order to investigate last week's shooting of protesters.
• Typhoon melor strikes japan, causing at least two deaths and many injuries.
• Treaty of lisbon
• Kaczynski's twin brother, jaroslaw (political ally), denies this.
• Alexander szczyglo (the president's chief of security) tells tvn24 that president kaczynski will sign lisbon treaty on october 11.
• Bernard kouchner, the french foreign minister, says that the lisbon treaty will remain unchanged to accommodate klaus' demands. he accuses klaus of creating difficulties and claims that he doesn't doubt this behavior will continue.
• An analysis of dna reveals the identity and cause of the ampquotcursed bloodampquot disorder that affected the british royal family in 19th and early 20th century.
• New research has revealed that one in four people is muslim. the global muslim population stands at 1.57 billion.
• Colombia's administrative department of security will be demolished and renamed "agencia central de inteligencia" (central intelligence agency).
• Polish president lech kaczynski announced his intention to sign treaty of lisbon on saturday, october 10, which completes the country's ratification process. jose manuel barroso, president of the european commission, will attend the polish ratification ceremony.
• Vaclav klaus, czech president, asks fredrik reinfeldt to add a two-sentence footnote to the treaty of lisbon.

October 08, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $190.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.52

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2009:

• 1 USD = 88.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0518 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0259 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.71 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 08, 2009! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

October 08, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2009

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Famous people born on October 08, 2009:

• Mackynzie Duggar

  Reality star.

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

• Bella Thorne

  Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

• Matt Damon

  American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

• Bruno Mars

  American singer, songwriter and record producer.

• Nick Cannon

  Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

• Raaj Kumar

  Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

• Sigourney Weaver

  American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

• Paul Hogan

  Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

• Chevy Chase

  American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

• Stephanie Zimbalist

  Movie actress.

• Claude Jade

  One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 8th

You are 14 years 6 months old,

or 174 months and 11 days old,

or 758 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5307 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2009?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2009.

Famous people died on October 08, 2009:

• Juan Carlos Mareco (83)

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

• Fernando Lamas

  Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

• Phyllis Calvert

  British actress (born 1915).

• Nigel Bruce

  British actor (d. 1953).

• Eduardo Ciannelli

  Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

• Willy Brandt

  German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

• Reford

  Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

• Jacques Derrida

  Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

• Marianita May

  Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

• Naftula Herz Imber

  Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

Holidays on October 08, 2009:

• French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
• Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
• RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2009:

• World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

October 08, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Jay Sean - Down
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say

October 08, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard - God In Me

October 08, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira - Loba
2. Nelly Furtado - Manos Al Aire
3. Joan Sebastian - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
4. Espinoza Paz - Lo Intentamos
5. Aventura - Su Veneno