Tuesday August 11, 2009: on this day

August 11, 2009 was the 223rd day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 2009, who was born and died on August 11, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, directed by David Yates), 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 11th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2009?


August 11, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2009 can also be written as 8/11/2009 in the US and as 11/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 11, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2009:

  • Eunice kennedy shriver, sister of president john f kennedy, and founder of special olympics, has died at age 88 in massachusetts.
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  • Pretoria court rules that president jacob zuma cannot appoint a successor for the axed chief vusi pikoli of prosecutions.
  • Former cuban president fidel castro calls colombia ampquotdisloyalampquot, saying the pending military deal with the united states could be used to attack other latin american countries.
  • A burma court finds aung san suu kyi guilty for violating her detention terms and sentences her to an additional 18-month house arrest.
  • In the wake of typhoon morakot, rescue operations are ongoing in taiwan and southern china.
  • Asia was hit by two powerful earthquakes: a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the indian andaman islands, and a 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the tokyo region of japan. one person was killed and many were injured.
  • Josef scheungraber, a former nazi army commander, was sentenced by a german court to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1944 murder of 10 italians.
  • A baby with four arms and four feet was born in ramechhap (nepal) by thousands of worshippers. they revere him as ganesh's reincarnation.
  • Kuwait defuses an al qaeda-linked plot to bomb a united states army camp and other "important" facilities in the country.
  • Following a fire in slovakia, nine bodies were found at a handlova coalmine.
  • Two members of the russian humanitarian organization let's save the generation were found dead in grozny (chechnya).
  • Pakistan police have filed a criminal case against former president pervez musharraf, arising from his decision to hold judges in 2007
  • Nasa spitzer space telescope found evidence of a collision between two young stars orbiting new planets.
  • After expressing concern at ukraine's "anti-russian" attitude, dmitry medvedev, russian president, delayed sending a new ambassador to ukraine.
  • After his two-man plane crashes into the irish sea, near tuskar rock, a pilot flying from england to ireland is airlifted safely.
  • Swedish princess madeleine, the second swedish royal to announce her engagement to jonas bergstrom (long-term boyfriend and lawyer), is now officially married to jonas bergstrom.
  • After throwing a teacup at mona lisa's portrait at the louvre in paris, a russian woman was arrested.
  • Reports indicate that a passenger plane carrying 13 people including nine australians was missing from papua new guinea. it was en route to kokoda (site of a famous hiking trail and world war ii battle), but it is still in use.
  • The new giant carnivorous species ''nepenthes attenboroughii' is found in the highlands of central philippines.
  • Their somali kidnappers free two kenyans, two frenchmen, and a belgian, all held captive since november 2008.
  • Unasur leaders are concerned by colombia's plans to allow american troops to access its military bases, but they cannot agree on a formal condemnation. hugo chavez, venezuela's president, warns that the "winds of war" are blowing across the region.
  • Following a fire in slovakia, nine bodies were found at a handlova coalmine. (irish independent). the government convenes in an emergency session and declares a day of remembrance.
  • Anibal fernandez, argentina's cabinet chief, comments on suspension of the debt-ridden primera division. he said that football transmission should not be suspended because it is a national passion and an industry that creates many jobs.

August 11, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 11, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $163.69
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.44
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.03

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 95.93 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1013 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0818 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8359 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.71 JPY

August 11, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barrow - Altrincham : 0 - 3
  • Crawley Town - Forest Green : 3 - 1
  • Eastbourne Borough - AFC Wimbledon : 1 - 0
  • Ebbsfleet - Cambridge : 1 - 3
  • Hayes & Yeading - Stevenage : 1 - 1
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August 11, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 12:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Who was born on August 11, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 8 days old,

or 762 weeks

or 5334 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2009?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2009.

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August 11, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2009:

  • Roberth Williams

    Influential sculptor whose works continue to inspire artists worldwide.

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver

    Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics, a global sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

  • Eunice Shriver

    Rose kennedy, a social activist from america and a well-known family member, is rose kennedy's daughter.

  • José Ramón García Antón
  • Lazare Gianessi
  • Valerio Lazarov

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2009:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 11, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 11, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 11, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 11, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 11, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 11, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Yates

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon

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 11, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Black Hills by Nora Roberts

Black Hills

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This #1 New York Times Bestseller takes Nora Roberts deep into South Dakota's rugged Black Hills. There, the shadows keep the secrets and hunters stalk the land. A childhood friendship blossoms into a passion as an adult.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

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Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

A Colossal Failure Of Common Sense by Lawrence G. McDonald and Patrick Robinson

A Colossal Failure Of Common Sense

By:

The biggest question of the financial crisis is still unanswered. What happened to Lehman Brothers? Why was it allowed its failure, and what were the aftershocks.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

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.

August 11, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Country Life

Country Life

Platform: Adobe Flash (Facebook)

Genre: Simulation

Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships

Age of Pirates 2: City of Abandoned Ships

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Playlogic

BattleForge

BattleForge

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer

Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Side-scrolling, Platformer

Publisher: Sega

Band Hero

Band Hero

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

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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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