Sunday October 18, 2009: on this day

October 18, 2009 was the 291st day of the year 2009, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 18, 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 October 18, 2009, who was born and died on October 18, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down by Jay Sean), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Fear Clinic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2009?


October 18, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 291st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2009 can also be written as 10/18/2009 in the US and as 18/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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October 18, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2009:

  • Yemen claims that 18 shia rebels were killed in fighting in the northern part of the country.
  • Iraq accuses its neighbours of stealing sections from its national archives, including centuries old documents.
  • Ukraine begins its first presidential campaign since 2004's orange revolution.
  • After a nurse discovered an internet interpol warrant for his arrest, a rwandan doctor who was working in a french hospital, suspended him. the nurse accused him of war crimes and genocide during 1994.
  • In an ongoing offensive in south waziristan (northern pakistan), at least 60 taliban militants have been killed.
  • Jenson button won the 2009 formula one world championship, interlagos in sao paulo brazil. he also finished fifth in the brazilian grand prix 2009.
  • Germany and israel protest a bangkok billboard advertising a museum that depicts adolf hitler's salute alongside the slogan "hitler is not dead"
  • Hurricane rick becomes a category 5 hurricane, the strongest hurricane in the eastern pacific ocean in 10 years.
  • After more than 50 wildfires that have erupted out of control, queensland declares an emergency.
  • Hubei, china: eight people were arrested for "disrupting the public order" following riots that erupted after 10,000 people protested the controversial june death of a chef.
  • Scotland yard investigates a claim by jan moir, a uk tabloid's editor, about her views regarding stephen gately's death.
  • 2009 pishin bombing
  • Iranian state television claims that britain was involved in the attack, and it intended to distract from its problems in afghanistan.
  • After gunmen opened fire at a puerto rico bar, seven people were killed and twenty others were injured, 20 of them fatally.
  • Sharon commins (one irish, one ugandan) and hilda kawuki (one ugandan), are two foreign aid workers who were captured in sudan's darfur more than three months ago. they have been released.
  • The canadian navy and rcmp seize a boat carrying 76 migrants on board, bound for canada. it is located off the pacific ocean's west coast.
  • The australian maritime safety authority assists indonesian and malaysian agencies with two boats in distress.
  • According to the icelandic government, a new agreement has been reached with the uk and netherlands governments regarding the repayment of $5 billion.
  • 2009 pishin bombing : 35 people were killed in a suicide attack in the southeast region of iran by senior commanders of iran’s revolutionary guards. (zee news), (press tv)(ria novosti). iran's state television claims that britain was involved in the attack, and intended to distract from its problems in afghanistan. (reuters) the pakistani charge d’affaires is summoned following iran's assertion that it has evidence that the attack was launched from pakistani soil.
  • Three senior commanders from iran's revolutionary guards were among the 35 victims of a suicide bombing that occurred in the southeast.
  • After iran claims that it has evidence of the attack, the pakistani charge d’affaires is summoned.

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October 18, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Cagliari : 2 - 1
  • Chievo - Bari : 1 - 2
  • Lazio - Sampdoria : 1 - 1
  • Livorno - Palermo : 1 - 2
  • Milan - Roma : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Gent : 1 - 0
  • Genk - Mechelen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Bochum : 2 - 0
  • Wolfsburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Frankfurt FSV : 4 - 1
  • Koblenz - Ahlen : 1 - 1
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October 18, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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.

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October 18, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 18, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 6 months old,

or 174 months and 8 days old,

or 757 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5304 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2009?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2009.

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October 18, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2009:

  • Nancy Spero

    American artist who specializes in figurative expressionism.

  • Adriaan Kortlandt

    Dutch ethologist and biologist (b. 1918).

  • Sandro Pistolini
  • Wilfredo Caimmi
  • Claudio Racca
  • Ignacio Ponseti
  • Basie Viviers

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2009:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down
  2. - Party In The U.S.A.
  3. - Run This Town
  4. - Whatcha Say
  5. - I Gotta Feeling youtube

October 18, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Break Up
  3. - Successful
  4. - Run This Town
  5. - Wasted

October 18, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 18, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loba
  2. - Manos Al Aire
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Su Veneno
  5. - Lo Intentamos

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October 18, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Orphan

Orphan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder

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

October 18, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Bowers

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

October 18, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

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Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

The Year Of The Flood by Margaret Atwood

The Year Of The Flood

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The Year of the Flood takes place in the futuristic future of Atwood's Oryx and Crake. It is both a moving story of friendship and a landmark piece of speculative fiction.

Arguing With Idiots by Glenn Beck

Arguing With Idiots

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FUNNY. FRIGHTENING. TRUE. It happens to everyone.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

An Echo In The Bone by Diana Gabaldon

An Echo In The Bone

By:

Diana Gabaldon continues her riveting Outlander story with this epic tale of time travel, imagination, and adventure. Jamie Fraser, an eighteenth century Highlander, is an ex-Jacobite traitor and reluctant rebel

October 18, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Build 'n Race

Build 'n Race

Platform: Wii

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Zoo Games

ARMA 2

ARMA 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, tactical shooter

Bit Boy!!

Bit Boy!!

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Bplus; EU Bplus

Ball Fighter

Ball Fighter

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Teyon

Tomodachi Collection

Tomodachi Collection

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Life simulation

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2009?

On October 18, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2009?

On October 18, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2009?

On October 18, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 2009?

October 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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