Thursday December 24, 2009: on this day

December 24, 2009 was the 358th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 2009, who was born and died on December 24, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z), movies (e.g. Zombieland, directed by Ruben Fleischer), TV series (e.g. World War Ii In Color) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 2009?


December 24, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2009 can also be written as 12/24/2009 in the US and as 24/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

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December 24, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 2009:

  • Barack obama's administration has pledged to support fannie mae, freddie mac and other mortgage finance giants up to us$810 billion in 2010. this is an increase from their current us$200 billion.
  • During a procession leading up to the christmas eve mass at st. peter's basilica, in the vatican city, pope benedict xvi is knocked by a woman. roger cardinal etchegaray is uninjured but suffers from a hip fracture.
  • After a bus carrying tourists crashes into a ravine in the vicinity of cuzco, peru, at least 40 people were killed and many more were injured.
  • Iran claims it will invalidate banknotes that were adorned with slogans in support of the opposition by the 8th january 2010.
  • During three incidents in manipur, nine members of kanglei yana kan lup and the peoples revolutionary party kangleipak are killed by the indian army.
  • After a string of scandals involving police officers, russian president dmitry medvedev signs an order requiring 20% reduction in staff at the interior ministry.
  • China sentenced five more people to death for riots in urumqi and xinjiang in jul, bringing the total to 22.
  • Vietnamese authorities accuse le cong dinh, a human rights lawyer, of trying to overthrow the state.
  • In raids, turkish police arrested 43 campaigners and members from the banned kurdish communities union.
  • After a collision between a philippine fishing boat and a ferry, at least three bodies were recovered.
  • At least eight people are killed in a suicide bombing attack in kandahar (afghanistan).
  • 23 people were killed in bomb attacks on baghdad and hilla, both cities in iraq.
  • To celebrate christmas, thousands of christian pilgrims gather at bethlehem in west bank.
  • Three opposition leaders, including a former president are being held by niger as the country condemns the refusal of the economic community of west african states to recognize president mamadou tandja's legitimacy.
  • John sentamu, archbishop of york, speaks out against a bill currently being debated in uganda which would outlaw homosexuality.
  • In a 60-39 vote, the united states senate approves a health-care bill that will allow for increased insurance coverage for 30 million more americans.
  • In the northern west bank, palestinian gunmen kill an israeli man.
  • An airstrike in shabwah governorate in yemen kills at least 30 al-qaeda suspected militants.
  • Venezuela orders companies to reduce electricity consumption by 20% because of droughts that threaten the power station's 10.2 gigawatt guri hydroelectric plant.
  • In an effort to reduce the country’s budget deficit, the greek parliament has approved emergency reductions in government spending in 2010.
  • After a sri lankan asylum seeker of 29 years died from medical negligence in indonesia, the indonesian navy has been threatened with a lawsuit. the victim was vomiting blood and had a seizure in indonesia.
  • Hewlett-packard acknowledges that its face detection software has problems detecting dark-skinned people, which can lead to some casual racism claims.

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December 24, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $203.55
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.38
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.89

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 91.52 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0495 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.037 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8281 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.65 JPY
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December 24, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Who was born on December 24, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 3 months old,

or 171 months and 4 days old,

or 744 weeks

or 5208 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2009?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2009.

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December 24, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 2009:

  • George Michael

    Greek-british singer/songwriter.

  • Rafael Caldera

    Venezuelan lawyer and politician, 65th president of venezuela (d. 2009).

  • Marcus Bakker

    Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1923).

  • Gero von Wilpert

    German academic and author (d. 2009).

  • Freddy Artiles
  • Giulio Bosetti
  • Hugo Berly

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 2009:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Empire State Of Mind
  2. - TiK ToK youtube
  3. - Bad Romance
  4. - Replay
  5. - Fireflies youtube

December 24, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2009 was I Invented Sex by Trey Songz Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Invented Sex
  2. - Money To Blow
  3. - It Kills Me
  4. - Papers
  5. - Empire State Of Mind

December 24, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2009 was Me Gusta Todo De Ti by Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  2. - Looking For Paradise
  3. - Se Me Va La Voz
  4. - Gracias A Ti
  5. - Estuve

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December 24, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Zombieland

Zombieland

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Ruben Fleischer

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin

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

December 24, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

World War II in Color

World War II in Color

Release year: 2009

Starring: Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gavin Millar

Men of a Certain Age

Men of a Certain Age

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Parthiban Shanmugam

Magellan

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

December 24, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom

Have a Little Faith

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A new chapter is now available for the paperback edition. "A masterpiece." Publishers Weekly. "A masterpiece." "Will you perform my eulogy?" I thought it was a favor, as is often the case in faith.

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson

I, Alex Cross

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The #1 BESTSELLING BLOCKBUSTERCan Alex Cross overcome his most personal and chilling case? Alex Cross is pulled out of family celebration to learn the shocking news that a loved relative was brutally murdered.

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 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 …

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

The Lacuna

By:

The Lacuna is Barbara Kingsolver's first novel in nine year. She is the New York Times bestseller of The Poisonwood Bible, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and A Year of Food Life.

December 24, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adam's Venture

Adam's Venture

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Soedesco

AFL Challenge

AFL Challenge

Platform: PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment Sony Computer Entertainment

AFL Mascot Manor

AFL Mascot Manor

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure Platform

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

SpongeBob's Truth or Square

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (Cancelled)

Genre: Action

Publisher: THQ

Archibald's Adventures

Archibald's Adventures

Platform: iOS, Windows, Mac OS, Palm OS, PlayStation Portable, PSP, PS3

Genre: Action puzzle game

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Who was the US President on December 24, 2009?

On December 24, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2009?

On December 24, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 2009?

On December 24, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 2009?

December 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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