Thursday March 12, 2009: on this day

March 12, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 71st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 2009 can also be written as 3/12/2009 in the US and as 12/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Here's what happened on March 12, 2009:

• Roche holding, a swiss drugmaker, announces that it will purchase the remaining 44 per cent of genentech stock in america for us$46.8billion.
• Bernard madoff, former chairman of nasdaq's stock market, pleads guilty on 11 counts to running a ponzi scheme that cost us$171 billion, which was the largest investment fraud in wall street history.
• China's retail sales increased by 15.2% in 2009.
• Muntadhar al-zaidi, a journalist from iraq, is sentenced for throwing shoes at president george w. bush.
• National semiconductor will eliminate 1,725 jobs.
• Pope benedict xvi admits his mistakes in rescinding bishop richard williamson’s excommunication for holocaust denial.
• Zimbabwe frees roy bennett, deputy agriculture minister-designate, from government custody
• As space debris passes, astronauts aboard the international space station evacuate briefly to a russian escape pod.
• Cougar helicopters flight 491, a cougar helicopters helicopter, crashes into the atlantic ocean, near st. john's (newfoundland and labrador), canada. one person was killed, and 16 others are still missing.
• At least 12 people were killed by missiles fired from an american drone aircraft in pakistan's kurram valley.
• American businessman bernard madoff pleads guilty 11 charges relating to his ponzi scheme worth us$65 billion.
• Financier bernie madoff pleads guilty to one of the largest frauds in wall street's history.

March 12, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 12, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $92.97
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $17.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $8.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.59

Exchange Rates on March 12, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.6 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2775 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1858 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.838 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.0 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 12, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 12, 2009 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Apr 09, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 2009

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Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

• Barbara Feldon

  Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

• Jaimie Alexander

  Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

• Courtney B. Vance

  Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

• Ron Jeremy

  American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

• Al Jarreau

  American jazz singer.

• Jessie Matthews

  Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

• Marlon Jackson

  American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

• Gordon MacRae

  American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

• Jason Beghe

  American actor and critic.

• Googie Withers

  Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 12th

You are 15 years 1 month old,

or 181 months and 16 days old,

or 789 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5526 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 2009?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 12, 2009.

Famous people died on March 12, 2009:

• Ascension Lazo

  Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

• Gayna Millican

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Edras Miguel

  Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

• Demitris Tsafendas

  Accomplished sprinter who set multiple records in his career.

• Markas Valeika

  Lithuanian poet and translator.

• Blanca Varela

  Renowned Peruvian poet known for her surrealist and avant-garde style.

• Leopold Mayer

  Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

• Michele Provinciali
• John Foster
• Leonore Annenberg
• Ziaeddin Shademan
• Georges Moret
• Pierre Bourgeade
• Yann Brekilien

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

• John Cazale

  Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

• Lynne Thigpen

  Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

• Belinda Lee

  An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

• Maurice Evans

  English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

• Josephine Hull

  American actress and director (d.57).

• Terry Pratchett

  Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

• Charlie Parker

  An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

• George Westinghouse

  American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 12th

Holidays on March 12, 2009:

• Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
• Flag Day in Venezuela.
• "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
• Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
• Mauritius - National Day.
• St. Justina
• St. Jozefina
• Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
• Arbor Day in China.
• St. Maximilian

March 12, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 12, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell

March 12, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 12, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo - Mad

March 12, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 12, 2009 was Te Presumo by Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

March 12, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 12, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Presumo
2. Vicente Fernandez - El Ultimo Beso
3. Grupo Montez de Durango - Espero
4. Luis Fonsi - No Me Doy Por Vencido
5. Aventura - Por Un Segundo