Sunday May 17, 2009: on this day

May 17, 2009 was the 137th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 17, 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 May 17, 2009, who was born and died on May 17, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. The Hangover, directed by Todd Phillips), TV series (e.g. The Incredible Human Journey) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 2009?


May 17, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 2009 can also be written as 5/17/2009 in the US and as 17/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 2009:

  • Al-shabaab seizes jowhar (somalia) from the transitional federal government.
  • Four oil companies have announced plans to supply europe natural gas from kurdistan (iraq) via the nabucco pipeline.
  • The national police is authorized to provide assistance for peru's armed forces for 30 days during a dispute with indigenous populations.
  • The liberation tigers of tamil eelam have reached an agreement to cease fire in the civil war in sri lanka.
  • Inglewood and lennox are struck by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake in california, united states.
  • Demonstrators demand the resignation of alvaro colom, guatemala's president, for allegedly murdering rodrigo rosenberg.

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May 17, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Lecce : 2 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 1 - 0
  • Genoa - Chievo : 2 - 2
  • Inter - Siena : 3 - 0
  • Juventus - Atalanta : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Wehen : 1 - 1
  • Frankfurt FSV - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Mainz : 0 - 2
  • Hansa Rostock - Nurnberg : 0 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Duisburg : 3 - 5

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Almeria : 2 - 0
  • Espanol - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 0
  • Mallorca - Barcelona : 2 - 1
  • Numancia - Recreativo : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Levante - Salamanca : 1 - 2
  • Sevilla B - Gimnastic : 1 - 3
  • Xerez - Castellon : 1 - 0
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May 17, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 17, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 17, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 May 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 01:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.

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Who was born on May 17, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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May 17, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 11 months old,

or 179 months and 3 days old,

or 778 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5452 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 2009?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 2009.

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May 17, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 2009:

  • Atiya El-Ghazali

    Pioneering chemist recognized for contributions to organic chemistry and drug development.

  • Mario Benedetti

    Uruguayan poet and writer known for his literary works on love and politics.

  • Jung Seung-hye

    South korean film producer (born 1965).

  • Prakash Mehra
  • Mauro Vittorio Zanotta
  • Marcel Robidas
  • Daniel Carasso
  • Velupillai Prabhakaran

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 2009:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 2009:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 2009:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Blame It
  3. - Poker Face
  4. - Day 'N' Nite
  5. - Sugar

May 17, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Boyfriend #2
  3. - Turn My Swag On
  4. - Rockin' That Thang
  5. - If This Isn't Love

May 17, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 2009 was El Amor by Tito "El Bambino" El Patron, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Amor
  2. - Tu No Eres Para Mi
  3. - Te Presumo
  4. - Aqui Estoy Yo
  5. - Almas Gemelas

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May 17, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hangover

The Hangover

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha, Ed Helms

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

May 17, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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:

The Incredible Human Journey

The Incredible Human Journey

Release year: 2009

Little Krishna

Little Krishna

Release year: 2009

Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Release year: 2009

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Release year: 2009

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Peter Maris

May 17, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lover Avenged by J. R. Ward

Lover Avenged

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Rehvenge has a history of living in shadows and dealing daily with the most dangerous night-walkers, including the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Rehvenge is forced to hide his sympathies when his secret identity is threatened.

Tea Time For The Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith

Tea Time For The Traditionally Built

By:

THE NO. THE NO. 1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY - Book 10Loyal fans around the globe adore the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

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.

The Language Of Bees by Laurie R. King

The Language Of Bees

By:

BONUS: This issue contains an excerpt from Laurie R. King’s The God of the Hive, Pirate King. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes return to the Sussex coast following the death of their husband.

The Girls From Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow

The Girls From Ames

By:

This New York Times Bestseller is now available in paperback. A moving tribute to female friendships with the inspiring stories of 11 girls and the ten women who became them.

May 17, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS

Genre: Business simulation, strategy

Publisher: PlayFirst

Contra ReBirth

Contra ReBirth

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Konami

Alive 4-Ever

Alive 4-Ever

Platform: iOS

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

Alien Breed: Evolution

Alien Breed: Evolution

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Isometric shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Team17

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Who was the US President on May 17, 2009?

On May 17, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2009?

On May 17, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 2009?

On May 17, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 2009?

May 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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