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About December 11th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tiger Woods announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from professional golf to devote his time to his marriage.
  • Day of the week: December 11th, 2009 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Nikki Sixx, Jean Marais
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z
  • Popular movie: 3 Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani

More about December 11th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on December 11th, 2009.

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What day of the week was December 11, 2009?


December 11, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 345th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 2009 can also be written as 12/11/2009 in the US and as 11/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

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December 11, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 2009:

  • Tiger woods announced that he will be taking an indefinite break from professional golf to devote his time to his marriage.
  • An apparent assassination attempt causes the injuries of chronox manek, papua new guinea’s chief ombudsman.
  • The constitutional court of turkey unanimously votes to ban turkey's democratic society party for its links to kurdish terrorists.
  • Vasily khristoforov is the russian federal security service's head archivist. he confirms that adolf hitler was cremated by the soviet union's kgb in 1970 and his ashes were scattered in the biederitz river.
  • After the first auction since 2003, royal dutch shell won the right to develop the majnoon oilfield in iraq. it is expected that the field will generate $900 million annually.
  • Pope benedict xvi issues a statement stating his support for the outrage, betrayal, and shame felt by the irish people in the wake of the murphy report on sexual abuse perpetrated by catholic clergy in dublin.
  • According to robert gates, us secretary of defense, iran is under threat from the usa with a number of new sanctions.
  • One day before the first anniversary of his passing, the body of former president of cyprus tassos mamadopoulos was taken from the grave.
  • Mohamed elbaradei, the former director general of iaea (international atomic energy agency) says that he will be running for the presidency in egypt in 2011 as an independent candidate and not as a candidate from any political party in egypt.
  • It is reported that the triassic dinosaur genus tawa was discovered.
  • After talks with stephen bosworth, north korea has acknowledged "the necessity to resume" its six-party talks about its nuclear program.
  • Airbus military's airbus a400m performs its maiden flight at seville, spain.
  • Pope benedict xvi released a statement stating his solidarity with the irish people's outrage over the murphy report on sexual abuse in dublin by catholic clergy.
  • Finnish game developer rovio entertainment releases the hit mobile game angry birds internationally on ios.

December 11, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 11, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 11, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $197.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.72
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.01

Exchange Rates on December 11, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 89.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0603 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0342 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8276 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 130.3 JPY

December 11, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Westerlo - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Leverkusen : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Paderborn : 1 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Koblenz : 3 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 0 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Colchester : 1 - 2

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December 11, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th 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 11, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 11, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 01:35 pm.

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 11, 2009?


Famous people born on December 11, 2009:

  • Hank Baskett

    American child of prominent parents.

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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How old is someone born on December 11, 2009?


Someone born on December 11, 2009 is:

14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 9 days old,

or 753 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5274 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 2009?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 11, 2009.

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December 11, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 2009:

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Francisco Piquer Chanza
  • Jacques Échantillon
  • Mike Ribas
  • Moustapha Ndoye

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ravi Shankar

    Ravi shankar was an indian composer and sitar virtuoso who is best known for popularizing indian classical music in the west and...

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

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December 11, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 2009:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 2009:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 11, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 11, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 2009 was Papers by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 11, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 11, 2009 was Looking For Paradise by Alejandro Sanz Featuring Alicia Keys, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 11, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Looking For Paradise
  2. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  3. - Esclavo De Sus Besos
  4. - Gracias A Ti
  5. - Hay Ojitos

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December 11, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

3 Idiots

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rajkumar Hirani

Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh, Sharman Joshi

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

December 11, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gavin Millar

Men of a Certain Age

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Parthiban Shanmugam

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

December 11, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

The Lacuna

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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.

What The Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell

What The Dog Saw

By:

What is the difference in panicking and choking? There are many varieties of mustard, but only one type of ketchup.

True Compass by Edward M. Kennedy

True Compass

By:

Edward M. Kennedy is widely considered to be one of the greatest Senators in American history. He is also America's patriarch and most revered family.

Pursuit Of Honor by Vince Flynn

Pursuit Of Honor

By:

A thrilling political thriller by #1 New York Times bestseller Vince Flynn. He has been called "the best adrenaline-charged action writer today" (The Providence Journal).

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

By:

Robert Langdon, a Harvard symbologist, responds unexpectedly to a summons to appear in the U.S. Capitol Building. The building is occupied by a strange object, which has been carefully encoded with five symbols.

December 11, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cars Race-O-Rama

Cars Race-O-Rama

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: THQ

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

ARMA 2

ARMA 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, tactical shooter

Black Mirror II: Reigning Evil

Black Mirror II: Reigning Evil

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure, horror

Publisher: Viva Media

Baldr Sky

Baldr Sky

Platform: PC

Genre: Eroge, Science Fiction

Publisher: Giga

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Who was the US President on December 11, 2009?

On December 11, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 2009?

On December 11, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 2009?

On December 11, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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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