Thursday October 01, 2009: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/1/2009, UK date format: 1/10/2009

October 1st, 2009 was the 274th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Thursday.

The number one song in US was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while True Compass by Edward M. Kennedy was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Astro Boy. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bomberman Blitz or Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Inscursion.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 01 across the years or at October 2009 calendar.

October 01, 2009 Events

What happened on October 01, 2009?

Historical Events

The House of Lords is overthrown by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Paleontologists announced that they had discovered an Ardipithecus Ramidus fossil skull. They deemed it to be the oldest fossil skull of a human ancestor.
Rio de Janeiro is the recipient of the 2016 Summer Olympics by The International Olympic Committee.
Ireland holds a second referendum about the EU's Lisbon Treaty. The amendment is approved by the Irish electorate,ampref name=RTE_20091003_Yesamp having been rejected in the Lisbon I referendum held in June 2008.
After the Organization of American States officials agreed to meet with students, around 150 Venezuelan students ended a week-long hunger strike in protest against alleged violations of human rights in Venezuela. One of their leaders was also released.
Ateke Tom is a militant leader of Niger Delta Vigilante, a group based in the Niger Delta region. He accepts amnesty from the Nigerian government.
Treaty of Lisbon
According to the International Monetary Fund, global economic recovery is faster than anticipated. This raises its global growth forecast from 2.5% to 3.1% in 2010 and up from 2.5%.
After a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on the previous day, a second earthquake measuring 6.8 Richter scale is recorded near Sumatra in Indonesia.
The death toll from this earthquake is at least 1100.
The Justices of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom are sworn in to office. They replace the Law Lords as the last court of appeal in the country.
Beijing holds mass celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of China's founding of the People's Republic of China.
Iran allows inspections at a newly discovered nuclear facility close to Qom.
Romania's coalition government crumbles after the Social Democratic Party withdraws, protesting against the dismissal of one of its members.
The ruling junta has asked the opposition to reject their call for a unity government.
Fighting between rival Islamist groups for control over the port city Kismayo in Southern Somalia results in 12 deaths
The Dow Jones drops more than 200 points at the close of business.
Pakistan will launch a larger campaign against the Taliban in South Waziristan.
The Netherlands Antilles has agreed to dissolve on October 10, 2010. Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will be Dutch municipalities within the Netherlands. Curacao, Sint Maarten, and St. Eustatius will become self-governing nations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Treaty of Lisbon: The Vatican warns Irish voters ahead of the second referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon. It says that the European Union is threatening Ireland's "identity and traditions as well as its history." (The Daily Telegraph). If the Irish people reject the second referendum scheduled for 2 October, then the Taoiseach Brian Cowen will rule out a third referendum regarding the Treaty of Lisbon.
The Vatican warns Irish voters ahead of the second referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon.
If the Irish people reject the second referendum scheduled for 2 October, Taoiseach Brian Cowen will rule out a third referendum about the Treaty of Lisbon.
After a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on the previous day, a second earthquake measuring 6.8 Richter scale is felt near Sumatra in Indonesia. (Reuters) (The Australian: The death toll from last earthquake is now at least 1100.
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October 01, 2009 Famous Birthdays

Other October 1st famous birthdays

Jimmy Carter
American politician and 39th President of United States, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.
Theresa May
Secretary of State for Home Department, English politician.
Julie Andrews
British-American singer and actress with a four-octave range.
André Barbault
French astrologer, author of over 50 books and a member of an Astrological family.

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How old am I?

If October 01, 2009 is your birthday you are 13 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 01.

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October 01, 2009 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 01, 2009?

Cintio Vitier

Other October 1st famous deaths

Lena Zavaroni
Scottish singer.
Richard Avedon
American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.
Stan Ockers
Belgian world champion cyclist (1955), is killed at 36.
Curtis LeMay
American politician and general (d. 1990).

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October 01, 2009 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

Who should a Libra marry?

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Ox

Element: Earth

Ox personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 01, 2009 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 01, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 01, 2009?

The day of the week was Thursday.

October 1st marks the 273rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2009 calendar

October	2009
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

October 01, 2009 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 01, 2009?

Holidays

Singapore - Children's Day
Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
World Vegetarian Day
French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances

International Day of Older Persons

Music charts

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