Saturday December 19, 2009: on this day

About December 19th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: 2009 North American Blizzard records snowfall. This causes power outages and deaths as well as a significant impact on retail sales.
  • Day of the week: December 19th, 2009 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhaal
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z
  • Popular movie: Ten Inch Hero directed by David Mackay

More about December 19th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on December 19th, 2009.

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What day of the week was December 19, 2009?


December 19, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2009 can also be written as 12/19/2009 in the US and as 19/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

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December 19, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 2009:

  • 2009 north american blizzard records snowfall. this causes power outages and deaths as well as a significant impact on retail sales.
  • Iraq sends troops to iran's border to observe a disputed oil source seized by iranian troops. an arbitration commission has been established to settle the dispute.
  • Nasa has released the first ever photograph of liquid outside of earth. it is a photo of sunlight reflecting onto a lake on saturn’s largest moon, titan.
  • From today, montenegrins, macedonians and serbians can travel to europe without a visa.
  • Pope benedict xvi proclaims john paul ii, pius xii, and john paul ii, his predecessors, venerables. this is the second step towards sainthood.
  • A 6.4 mampsubampwamp/subamp earthquake strikes taiwan collapsing one building.
  • Andry rajoelina, madagascar's president, dismisses eugene mangalaza (his prime minister), whom he appointed on october.
  • Fatah in the west bank rejects any local mediation between hamas and itself.
  • Three officials were charged by iran's military prosecutor with the murder of three protesters at a post-election detention center.
  • According to the movement for the emancipation of the niger delta, a faction attacked an oil pipeline and broke a ceasefire with the nigerian government.
  • 22 chinese muslim uyghurs from china were expelled by the cambodian government, despite un criticism.
  • The channel tunnel, which runs between great britain and france is frozen. this causes electrical faults that can cause 2,000 passengers to be stranded in five trains. this is accompanied by disruptions at london heathrow airport, and delays in traffic due to snowy conditions south-east england.
  • As appeals are made by israel and poland for its return, police recruit detectives and sniffer dogs to assist them in their search for the missing ''arbeit macht frei’’ sign from auschwitz.
  • Scientists have announced the discovery gj 1214b, an ocean planet orbiting around a star in ophiuchus constellation.
  • Fc barcelona breaks a record in association football by winning 6 competitions (the sextuple), in one year.
  • Taiwan's 6.4-m earthquake causes one building to collapse.

December 19, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 19, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Waregem : 2 - 2
  • Kortrijk - Westerlo : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - Gent : 0 - 1
  • Roeselare - St Truiden : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hertha : 5 - 2
  • Dortmund - Freiburg : 1 - 0
  • Ein Frankfurt - Wolfsburg : 2 - 2
  • Hannover - Bochum : 2 - 3
  • Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Greuther Furth - Karlsruhe : 1 - 4
  • Hansa Rostock - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Osasuna : 2 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Zaragoza : 6 - 0
  • Sevilla - Getafe : 1 - 2

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December 19, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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December 19, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 08:34 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 19, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

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How old is someone born on December 19, 2009?


Someone born on December 19, 2009 is:

14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 1 day old,

or 752 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5266 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 19, 2009?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2009.

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December 19, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 2009:

  • Hildagard Wolfe

    Known for her evocative and emotional poetry.

  • Morad Montazeri

    Iranian Shia cleric who was a senior figure in the Iranian Revolution and a critic of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

  • Kim Peek

    Kim peek was an american megasavant known for his exceptional memory and ability to recall vast amounts of information.

  • Giridharilal Kedia

    Indian businessman, founded the image institute of technology & management (d. 2009).

  • Hossein-Ali Montazeri

    Iranian dissident cleric (born 1922).

  • Piera Oppezzo
  • Dermot Bradley
  • Sydney Bartlett
  • Hossein Ali Montazeri (حسینعلی منتظری)
  • Jean-Pierre Rosnay

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Adalei Bronte

    Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Daxtin Bronte

    Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Adriella Brontë

    Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Harly Bronte

    Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Alexea Brontë

    Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

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December 19, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 2009:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 19, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 19, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 19, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 2009 was Papers by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 19, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 19, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 2009 was Gracias A Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 19, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 19, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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December 19, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Killshot

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Madden

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

Country: United States of America

December 19, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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

Release year: 2009

Starring: Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

December 19, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

The Lost Symbol

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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.

Pursuit Of Honor by Vince Flynn

Pursuit Of Honor

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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).

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.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

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.

December 19, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Graffiti Entertainment

Crayon Physics Deluxe

Crayon Physics Deluxe

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

Genre: Video puzzle game

Castlevania: The Arcade

Castlevania: The Arcade

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Konami

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Beat 'em up, Fighting

Publisher: THQ Vivendi Games

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on December 19, 2009?

On December 19, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 2009?

On December 19, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 2009?

On December 19, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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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