What happened on Thursday October 01, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 01, 2009:

• China Celebrates 60th Anniversary of People's Republic Beijing hosts massive celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event showcases China's economic and political transformation since 1949, featuring military parades and cultural performances.
• Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Established The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom officially begins operations, replacing the judicial functions previously held by the House of Lords. This marks a significant reform in the British judicial system, creating a separate and independent highest court of appeal.
• Iran Allows Nuclear Facility Inspections Iran permits international inspections at a newly discovered nuclear facility near Qom, a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing tensions about the country's nuclear program.
• Devastating Earthquakes in Sumatra, Indonesia A series of powerful earthquakes strike near Sumatra, Indonesia: first a 7.6 magnitude quake, followed by a 6.8 magnitude tremor. The disasters result in at least 1,100 fatalities, causing significant destruction and humanitarian crisis.
• Major Paleontological Discovery of Human Ancestor Fossil Paleontologists announce the discovery of an Ardipithecus Ramidus fossil skull, considered the oldest known fossil skull of a human ancestor. This breakthrough provides crucial insights into early human evolution and prehistoric human development.
• Rio de Janeiro Awarded 2016 Summer Olympics The International Olympic Committee selects Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. This marks the first time the Olympics will be held in South America, representing a significant milestone for the region.
• Ireland Approves Lisbon Treaty in Second Referendum Ireland holds a second referendum on the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, successfully approving the amendment after it was previously rejected in June 2008. This vote was crucial for the treaty's implementation across the European Union.
• Obama Bans Texting While Driving for Federal Employees President Obama signs an executive order prohibiting federal employees from texting while driving. The order extends to bus and truck drivers traveling across state lines, representing an important road safety initiative.

Events in 2009

October 01, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 2009

October 01, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 01, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $185.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.41
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.39

Exchange Rates on October 01, 2009:

• 1 USD = 89.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0837 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0411 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.18 JPY

October 01, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 274th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 2009 can also be written as 10/1/2009 in the US and as 1/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 01, 2009:

• Cintio Vitier

  Cuban essayist and poet (born in 1921).

• Andrea Angelucci

Famous people who died in 2009

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October 01, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Jay-Z - Run This Town
3. Jay Sean - Down
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind

October 01, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
5. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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October 01, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 05:12 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 2009

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Someone born on October 01, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 13 days old,

or 814 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5704 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 2009?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 01, 2009.

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