Wednesday December 02, 2009: on this day

About December 2nd, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: FIFA, the global governing body of association football, announced after an emergency session of its Executive Committee that it would launch an inquiry into the use extra officials or technology following the controversy surrounding the Thierry Henry handball incident. However, no changes will be made for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Wikinews
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 2009 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about December 2nd, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 2009.

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What day of the week was December 02, 2009?


December 02, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2009 can also be written as 12/2/2009 in the US and as 2/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

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December 02, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 2009:

  • Fifa, the global governing body of association football, announced after an emergency session of its executive committee that it would launch an inquiry into the use extra officials or technology following the controversy surrounding the thierry henry handball incident. however, no changes will be made for the 2010 fifa world cup. wikinews
  • Indonesia bans australian film balibo. it tells the story of the balibo five journalists who were killed in the 1975 indonesian invasion.
  • Friedrich karl flick's body, a german-austrian billionaire, was taken from his grave in 2008 and held as ransom.
  • More than 50 nigerian public figures have called for president umaru yar’adua's resignation, claiming that his health is affecting his judgement.
  • A group of islamists in the north caucasus claims that the attack on the nevsky express train in russia by bombers was ordered by dokka umarov, "emir of caucasus emirate".
  • After john demjanjuk's illness, the trial of him is rescheduled.
  • A senior british judge orders wikipedia to disclose its confidential information after a woman asked for assistance in identifying an alleged victim of blackmail.
  • Five british yachtsmen are being held by the iranian revolutionary guards. they have been released.
  • Jaimee grubbs, a waitress at a cocktail bar, gives evidence to reporters that she was involved with tiger woods.

December 02, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 02, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 02, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $198.96
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.32

Exchange Rates on December 02, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 87.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.051 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0019 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.43 JPY

December 02, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Xerez - Barcelona : 0 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Villarreal B : 4 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Paris SG : 2 - 5

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Luton - Kettering Town : 0 - 1

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December 02, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 02, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 2009 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

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

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Who was born on December 02, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 15 days old,

or 754 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5280 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 2009?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 02, 2009.

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December 02, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 2009:

  • Eric Woolfson

    Scottish producer and pianist (the alan parsons project), singer-songwriter from scotland (d. 2009).

  • Foge Fazio

    American football coach and player (d. 2009).

  • Maggie Jones

    English actress (born 1934).

  • Aaron Schroeder
  • Shoji Hashimoto

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Yehia Haqqi

    Renowned Egyptian novelist and short story writer.

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December 02, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 2009:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 2009:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 02, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z + Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Empire State Of Mind
  2. - Papers
  3. - I Invented Sex
  4. - Bad Habits
  5. - Money To Blow

December 02, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 2009 was Looking For Paradise by Alejandro Sanz Featuring Alicia Keys, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 02, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Looking For Paradise
  2. - Esclavo De Sus Besos
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  5. - Hay Ojitos

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December 02, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong

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 02, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

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

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Bowers

December 02, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

The Gathering Storm

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The Wheel of Time(r), now in development for TV! Since its 1990 debut, The Wheel of Time(r), by Robert Jordan has captured millions of readers across the globe with its originality and captivating characters.

Superfreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

Superfreakonomics

By:

For two years, Freakonomics remained on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Stephen J. and Steven D. Levitt are now the authors.

The Wrecker by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

The Wrecker

By:

The Southern Pacific Railroad's Cascades express train is being sabotaged by a man known only as "the Wrecker". Whatever his motivations, whoever he may be, he's executing a spectacular act unlike any other.

Under the Dome by Stephen King

Under the Dome

By:

The CBS television series! Stephen King's #1 New York Times bestseller tour-de-force, which The Washington Post called "powerful and heartbreaking", follows the dramatic course of events that takes place when one Maine town is cut off from the rest.

The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell

The Scarpetta Factor

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The extraordinary new novel by Patricia Cornwell is about Kay Scarpetta, a forensic expert and crime writer who travels down the unknown road to fame.

December 02, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Conduit

The Conduit

Platform: Wii, Android

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Nintendo Sega Android High Voltage Software

Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Inscursion

Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Inscursion

Platform: iOS

Genre: Arcade, Combat Flight Simulator

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Big Brain Wolf

Big Brain Wolf

Platform: Mac OS X, Windows

Genre: Adventure game, puzzle game

Publisher: Frima Studio

Bit.Trip Beat

Bit.Trip Beat

Platform: Wii, iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS, Android, Linux

Genre: Action, Music

Publisher: Aksys Games (Wii & 3DS, North America and Europe) Arc System Works (Wii & 3DS, Japan) Gaijin Games (PC, Android) Namco Bandai (iOS)

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 02, 2009?

On December 02, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 2009?

On December 02, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 2009?

On December 02, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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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