Saturday August 22, 2009: on this day

August 22, 2009 was the 234th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 2009, who was born and died on August 22, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), 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 22nd, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 2009?


August 22, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2009 can also be written as 8/22/2009 in the US and as 22/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 22, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 2009:

  • Cardinal sean brady, archbishop and primate in all ireland, has criticised ireland's civil partnership bill which grants statutory partnership rights for same-sex couples.
  • Argentina's foreign affairs ministry "hurtly condemns" ahmad vahidi's nomination to be iran's defense minister. he is a suspected terrorist wanted by interpol in connection to the 1994 attack on amia's jewish community centre in buenos aires.
  • Islamic insurgents attacked a government checkpoint at somalia's capital mogadishu. this sparked a gunbattle that killed at least five people the first day ramadan.
  • As part of an arms amnesty, the militant group movement for the emancipation of the niger delta gives over hundreds of weapons to the nigerian government.
  • For the first time in over two years, officials from north korea and south korea met for talks.
  • During clashes between opponents to a new constitution that would allow president mamadou tandja unlimited mandates, niger's police used tear gas to injure or arrest many people.
  • Rival marches of venezuelans are held in caracas to protest a controversial education law. critics claim it strengthens president hugo chavez’s control over schools and universities.
  • Hakeemullah mehsud, a taliban official in pakistan, has been selected to be the new head for the pakistani taliban. this is confirmed by a local taliban commander in pakistan’s federally administered tribe areas.
  • Brazil's president luizinacio lula da silva arrives in bolivia with a strong tone-down message
  • Two chilean turkey farms are being quarantined in valparaiso because of fears that the birds may have contracted swine flu from humans.

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August 22, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
  • Siena - Milan : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Gent - Lokeren : 4 - 1
  • Germinal - Mechelen : 1 - 3
  • St Truiden - Roeselare : 2 - 1
  • Waregem - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
  • Freiburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 5
  • Mainz - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Hannover : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Augsburg : 1 - 2
  • St Pauli - Duisburg : 2 - 2
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August 22, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 09:06 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 22, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 6 days old,

or 761 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5332 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2009?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2009.

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August 22, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 2009:

  • Elmer Kelton

    Renowned Western novelist who wrote 'The Time It Never Rained'.

  • Muriel Duckworth

    Canadian pacifist, feminist, and activist (b. 1908).

  • Erkki Laine
  • Alfredo Mariotti

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 2009:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2009:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 22, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 22, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 22, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 22, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 22, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 22, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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

Up in the Air

Up in the Air

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jason Reitman

Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

The Road

The Road

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Hillcoat

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Charlize Theron, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall

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

August 22, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bobby And Jackie by C. David Heymann

Bobby And Jackie

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy's brother-in-law and bestselling author, uses his extensive list of sources and unmatched insight to tell the truth about the story of their relationship.

Culture Of Corruption by Michelle Malkin

Culture Of Corruption

By:

Barack Obama's approval ratings have fallen to an all-time low. Gallup recently found that half the Americans polled believed Obama didn't deserve another term.

In Fed We Trust by David Wessel

In Fed We Trust

By:

"Whatever it takes" That was the pledge of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as the worst financial panic since more than 50 years gripped the globe. He struggled to avoid the unthinkable.

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.

Michael Jackson by J. Randy Taraborrelli

Michael Jackson

By:

There has been so much written and said about Michael Jackson's life and career that it is almost impossible to separate the legend from reality.

August 22, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Scribblenauts

Scribblenauts

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Emergent, puzzle, action

Publisher: JP Konami

Brave: Shaman's Challenge

Brave: Shaman's Challenge

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Puzzle video game

Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 (United States only), Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts

Cho Aniki Zero

Cho Aniki Zero

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Android (Samsung Game Hub exclusive)

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP GungHo Works, Inc.; NA Aksys Games

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation, minigame

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

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Who was the US President on August 22, 2009?

On August 22, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2009?

On August 22, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 2009?

On August 22, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

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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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