Friday October 23, 2009: on this day

October 23, 2009 was the 296th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 23, 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 23, 2009, who was born and died on October 23, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. 3 by Britney Spears), 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 23rd, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 2009?


October 23, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2009 can also be written as 10/23/2009 in the US and as 23/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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October 23, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2009:

  • More than 200 african roman catholic bishops release a 12-page document calling for the resignation of corrupt leaders on the continent and urging them to repent.
  • Bernard fellay is the superior general of the society of st. pius x and says that the vatican is looking into the possibility of converting lefebvrist groups into a personal prelature.
  • The international telecommunication union has approved a universal mobile phone charger that can be used with any handset.
  • Jean todt defeated ari vatanen to become the federation internationale de l'automobile's new head. he replaces max mosley who was in the same position for 16 years.
  • Between july and september, the uk's gdp contracted by 0.4%. this means that the united kingdom has contracted for six consecutive quarters for first time since 1955 records were kept.
  • According to the swiss government, the united states has requested the extradition roman polanski, a film director, for illegal sex with a minor girl in 1977.
  • Peshawar, pakistan: a massive explosion decimates an area that is considered upscale.
  • An explosion at an oil refinery near catano, puerto rico causes a huge fire.
  • Vitit muntarbhorn, united nations special rapporteur for north korea, says the country should improve its ampquotabysmalampquot rights record, adding it should provide food to over 8 million citizens.
  • Asean intergovernmental commission on human rights (aichr) is the first human rights body.
  • Thomas p. g. cholmondeley (a white kenyan) is released after serving five months in prison for manslaughter.
  • Vitit muntarbhorn is the united nations special rapporteur on north korea. he says that north korea should improve its human rights record and provide food for more than 8 million people.

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October 23, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.33
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $205.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.37
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.95

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 92.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0537 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0086 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.829 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 138.13 JPY

October 23, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lokeren - Genk : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - Dortmund : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Augsburg : 1 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Koblenz : 1 - 2
  • Kaiserslautern - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Le Havre : 1 - 1
  • Brest - Strasbourg : 1 - 1
  • Caen - Angers : 2 - 1
  • Dijon - Nantes : 1 - 2
  • Istres - Ajaccio : 0 - 2
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October 23, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on October 23, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 10:55 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 23, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 6 months old,

or 174 months and 2 days old,

or 756 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5298 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2009?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 2009.

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October 23, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2009:

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Shahida Jamal

    Pakistani playback singer known for her melodious voice.

  • Michel Motti
  • Ron Sobieszczyk
  • Collins Mbulo
  • Guido Zurli
  • María del Socorro Blanc Ruiz
  • Paul Carpita

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Jessica Savitch

    Jessica Savitch was an American television news reporter and anchor who worked for NBC News.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 2009:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2009 was 3 by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 23, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 23, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 23, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 23, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 23, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loba
  2. - Esclavo De Sus Besos
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Manos Al Aire
  5. - Su Veneno

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October 23, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 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

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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 23, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

South Of Broad by Pat Conroy

South Of Broad

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "A huge sweeping novel of friendship und marriage" (The Washington Post). The celebrated author of The Prince of Tides, Leopold Bloom Kings was raised in a broken family that was surrounded by tragedy.

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.

Cross Country by James Patterson

Cross Country

By:

Alex Cross chases the most vicious killer he has ever seen, to a land full of terror and back. This is the most horrific crime scene Alex Cross has ever witnessed. Then, more murders, each one more brutal, follow.

A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris

A Touch of Dead

By:

Visit our Sookie Stackhouse series page. View our feature on Charlaine Harris's A Touch of Dead. Every Sookie Stackhouse short story ever published--in one volume from the New York Times bestselling author.

October 23, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bionic Heart

Bionic Heart

Platform: Android, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Visual Novel

Publisher: Winter Wolves

The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles: Rock Band

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: MTV Games

Champions Online

Champions Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Superhero MMORPG

Publisher: Atari

Crayon Physics Deluxe

Crayon Physics Deluxe

Platform: Windows, iOS, Mac OS X, Linux, Android

Genre: Video puzzle game

Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island

Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing simulation game

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; NA NIS America

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Who was the US President on October 23, 2009?

On October 23, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 2009?

On October 23, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2009?

On October 23, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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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