Thursday May 21, 2009: on this day

May 21, 2009 was the 141st day of the year 2009, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 2009, who was born and died on May 21, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Sortilegio) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2009?


May 21, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2009 can also be written as 5/21/2009 in the US and as 21/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2009:

  • Linda fleming (66-year-old us lady with advanced cancer) becomes the first to die under a new washington state assisted suicide law.
  • The 2009 john tyler presidential dollar coin is now in circulation at the us mint
  • Four men were arrested on suspicion of plotting to bomb two synagogues in new york and devastate military aircraft.
  • Hisham talaat moustafa, an egyptian businessman, is convicted for the murder of suzanne tamim, a lebanese singer.
  • A man entered the official residence of president in belgrade, serbia with at least one handgrenade and surrendered.
  • Her majesty's government will allow gurkhas who have served in the armed forces to resettle in the united kingdom.
  • Apa sherpa climbs mount everest for the 19th time
  • Israel expels jewish settlers from a hilltop on the west bank.
  • The u.s. creates a framework for providing nuclear energy to the united arab emirates.
  • 16 police officers are killed by the communist party in nagpur, maharashtra.

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May 21, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.72
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $125.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $13.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.07

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 94.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1366 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0932 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8245 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.15 JPY
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May 21, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 21, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 06:30 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 21, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 11 months old,

or 179 months and 5 days old,

or 779 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5454 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2009?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2009.

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May 21, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2009:

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Giorgio Bellavitis
  • Robert Müller
  • Ljudmila Egorova
  • DeWitt Menyard
  • Bob Bolyard

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2009:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2009:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2009:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 21, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Birthday Sex
  3. - Turn My Swag On
  4. - Boyfriend #2
  5. - Day 'N' Nite

May 21, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2009 was Te Amo by Makano, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 21, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 21, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 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

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

The Proposal

The Proposal

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson

Country: United States of America

May 21, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:

Sortilegio

Sortilegio

Release year: 2009

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Brad Silberling

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

May 21, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The End Of Overeating by David A. Kessler

The End Of Overeating

By:

The controversial and dynamic former FDA Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler is now taking on another business that makes Americans sick, the food industry.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

Summer On Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber

Summer On Blossom Street

By:

Knitting and life are both about beginnings and endings. Lydia Goetz, owner and operator of A Good Yarn in Seattle's Blossom Street offers a Knit to Quit class.

First Family by David Baldacci

First Family

By:

After the #1 New York Times Bestsellers Split Second, Hour Game and Simple Genius, Sean King, Michelle Maxwell and David Baldacci return to create David Baldacci’s most thrilling thriller yet.

Brimstone by Robert B. Parker

Brimstone

By:

Cole and Hitch return in this Western classic... Robert B. Parker's Appaloosa introduced guns-for-hire.

May 21, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Poker

Battle Poker

Platform: Wii (WiiWare), PlayStation Portable

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Left Field Productions

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Platforming

All Star Cheer Squad 2

All Star Cheer Squad 2

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports, Music

Publisher: THQ

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Brave: A Warrior's Tale

Brave: A Warrior's Tale

Platform: PSP, Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Evolved Games SouthPeak Interactive

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2009?

On May 21, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2009?

On May 21, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2009?

On May 21, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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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