Saturday August 15, 2009: on this day

August 15, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2009 can also be written as 8/15/2009 in the US and as 15/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 2009:

• Hamas police claim that they have shot and killed abdel-latif moussa, the head of jund ansar allah islamic group, in a shootout.
• Hong kong experiences 3.3% growth in its last quarter, which is far above predictions and signals an end to the recession.
• Colombia claims that it has reached an agreement with the united states for seven of its military bases to be used by american troops.
• Japan's apology for world war ii is expressed on the anniversary of 1945's defeat. however, former prime ministers junichiro kuizumi (left) and shinzo abe (right) visit yasukuni shrine. this controversial shrine, which was seen as a symbol of japan's past militarism, is the yasukuni shrine.
• Frederick chiluba, former president of zambia, is awaiting the verdict in his criminal case. he was accused of plundering zambia's national economy over his decade-long reign.
• Mv arctic sea: the ransom demanded for the missing ship is made. (al jazeera), (bangkok post), (the times) russian media reported that the tracking device aboard the arctic sea was briefly activated, showing that the vessel is off the coast france.
• For the missing ship, a ransom demand has been made.
• Russian media reported that the tracking device aboard the arctic sea was briefly activated, showing that the vessel is off the coast france.
• At least seven people are killed and 100 injured in a suicide bombing attack outside nato headquarters in kabul, afghanistan.
• At least 19 people are killed and 20 others injured in a prison riot in durango, mexico.
• Silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy, speaks at a press conference in which he stated that his country would crack down on organised criminality over the next four-years.
• Burma will release american john yettaw who was uninvited to aung san suu kyi’s home after meeting with senator jim webb.
• 43 children and women are killed when a fire breaks out in a tent in kuwait. this is where the wedding party takes place. the groom's ex-wife confessed to setting the fire.

August 15, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

August 15, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Westerlo : 3 - 0
• Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 2
• Genk - Gent : 1 - 1
• Lokeren - St Truiden : 1 - 2
• Mechelen - Club Brugge : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
• FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 1 - 3
• Hamburg - Dortmund : 4 - 1
• Hannover - Mainz : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 2 - 1
• Union Berlin - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lens - Auxerre : 2 - 0
• Lorient - Montpellier : 2 - 2
• Lyon - Valenciennes : 1 - 0
• Nancy - Monaco : 4 - 0
• Paris SG - Le Mans : 3 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 05:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 2009

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Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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Someone born on August 15, 2009 is:

14 years 9 months old,

or 177 months and 8 days old,

or 770 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5395 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2009?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2009.

Famous people died on August 15, 2009:

• Vincenta Zaleska

  Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

• Icarus Lives

  American poet known for his works exploring themes of love and loss.

• Sergio Persia
• André Prokovsky
• Virginia Davis
• Mauro Mingardi
• Shūei Matsubayashi
• Jim Dickinson

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

• Orvell R. Ramon

  Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

Holidays on August 15, 2009:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Espinoza Paz - Lo Intentamos
2. Shakira - Loba
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Ya Es Muy Tarde
4. Paulina Rubio - Causa Y Efecto
5. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - El Amor