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About January 1st, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 1, 2009, the U.S. military officially transitioned control of security operations in Iraq to Iraqi forces. This marked a significant step in the ongoing process of withdrawing U.S. troops and transferring responsibility to the Iraqi government.
- Day of the week: January 1st, 2009 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- January 01, 2009: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 01, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was January 01, 2009?
- January 01, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 01, 2009?
- Back in 2009
January 01, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 01, 2009:
- U.S. military control in Iraq transitions On January 1, 2009, the U.S. military officially transitioned control of security operations in Iraq to Iraqi forces. This marked a significant step in the ongoing process of withdrawing U.S. troops and transferring responsibility to the Iraqi government. source: nytimes.com
- Helen Suzman, anti-apartheid activist, dies On January 1, 2009, Helen Suzman, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and former member of the South African Parliament, passed away. She was known for her unwavering opposition to apartheid and her advocacy for human rights. source: bbc.com
- Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills Hamas commander On January 1, 2009, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza resulted in the death of a senior Hamas commander. This incident was part of the ongoing conflict in the region, which had escalated significantly in the preceding weeks. source: reuters.com
- Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute Escalates Russia's Gazprom halts natural gas supplies to Ukraine after failed price negotiations, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two countries.
- Slovakia Joins Eurozone Slovakia becomes the 16th member of the Eurozone, transitioning from the koruna to the euro, symbolizing deeper economic integration within the European Union.
- Bangkok Nightclub Fire Tragedy A devastating nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand, results in 66 fatalities, causing significant loss of life and raising questions about safety regulations in entertainment venues. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Virgin Galactic Expands Commercial Space Flight Plans Virgin Galactic signs a substantial US$150-250 million agreement with New Mexico to launch suborbital commercial space flights at Spaceport America, marking a significant step in private space exploration.
- Brazil Implements New Spelling Rules Brazil introduces comprehensive spelling reforms, standardizing orthography by removing silent consonants, adjusting accents, and officially adding the letters k, w, and y to the Portuguese alphabet.
January 01, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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January 01, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Exchange Rates on January 01, 2009:
- 1 USD = 90.71 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.2201 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0614 CHF
- 1 EUR = 127.3 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.956 GBP
January 01, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Crawley Town - Woking : 2 - 2
- Grays - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 1
- Lewes - Eastbourne Borough : 0 - 2
- Oxford - Salisbury : 2 - 0
- Rushden & D - Stevenage : 1 - 1
What day of the week was January 01, 2009?
January 01, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 2009 can also be written as 1/1/2009 in the US and as 1/1/2009 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 2009:
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Claiborne PellProminent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Rhode Island from 1961 to 1997.
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Helen Horton
January 01, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 01, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 01, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. - Live Your Life
- Lady GaGa - Just Dance
- Kanye West - Heartless
- Britney Spears - Womanizer
January 01, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
- Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
- T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
- T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
- Usher - Trading Places
- Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
January 01, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.
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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 01, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2009 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 01, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 2009 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 10:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.
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How old is someone born on January 01, 2009?
Someone born on January 01, 2009 is:
17 years 7 months old,
or 211 months and 5 days old,
or 918 weeks
or 6426 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2009?
There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2009.
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The history attached to January 1, 2009 includes U.S. military control in Iraq transitions, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 1, 2009 included “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 1, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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