Sunday August 02, 2009: on this day

August 02, 2009 was the 214th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 2009, who was born and died on August 02, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. The Secret in Their Eyes, directed by Juan José Campanella), TV series (e.g. Special Ops Mission) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2009?


August 02, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2009 can also be written as 8/2/2009 in the US and as 2/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 02, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2009:

  • After an outdoor stage collapsed at the big valley jamboree country festival in alberta, canada, one person was killed and 75 were injured.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 02, 2009
  • Ingushetia: three employees of the russian emergency ministry are murdered.
  • Nine families, who have lived in east jerusalem since 1956, are being expelled by force
  • Salzburg, austria hosts two newly discovered mozart works - a prelude movement and concerto movement - which are performed here.
  • Cameroon woman discovers a new strain of the virus that causes aids.
  • China police have detained another 319 people in connection to unrest in the xinjiang area last month.
  • Firefighters on la palma, a spanish island in the canary islands, continue to fight wildfires.
  • A bus in zimbabwe flips three times, resulting in the deaths of at least 33 people and injuries to many others.
  • As 530 forest fires rage in british columbia, canada, around 2700 people have to be evacuated.
  • After a chinese ship, the full city, ran aground, a large oil spillage occurs in langesund (norway).
  • Mohammad khatami, former iranian president, criticizes the current trial of protestors in iran.
  • Northern nigeria's sectarian violence has claimed 700 lives.
  • Bbc receives a photo showing yusuf mohamed (leader of the boko haram sect) alive when he was captured by the nigerian army.
  • The al anbar governorate desert contains the remains of michael scott speicher (the first casualty of the united states gulf war).
  • Merpati nusantara airlines flight 9676, a twin otter aircraft with 16 passengers, vanishes over papua in indonesia.

August 02, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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August 02, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Gent : 1 - 3
  • Charleroi - Club Brugge : 1 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Den Haag - NAC Breda : 1 - 2
  • Feyenoord - Nijmegen : 2 - 0
  • Groningen - Ajax : 0 - 2
  • PSV Eindhoven - VVV Venlo : 3 - 3
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August 02, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 03:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.

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Who was born on August 02, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 17 days old,

or 763 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5343 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2009?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2009.

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August 02, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2009:

  • Venetia Stanley

    Venetia Stanley was a British socialite known for her elegance and charm.

  • Apollonia Hirscher

    Renowned mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.

  • Sidney Zion

    American journalist and author known for his investigative work.

  • Billy Lee Riley
  • Giorgio Azzaroni
  • Rossana Ombres
  • Giovanni Jervis
  • Adolf Endler
  • Francesco Tabladini
  • Stan Brown
  • Hironoshin Furuhashi

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2009:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - You Belong With Me
  4. - Knock You Down
  5. - Fire Burning

August 02, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best I Ever Had
  2. - Pretty Wings
  3. - Every Girl
  4. - Ego
  5. - Break Up

August 02, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2009 was Abusadora by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Abusadora
  2. - Ya Es Muy Tarde
  3. - Lo Intentamos
  4. - Causa Y Efecto
  5. - El Amor

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August 02, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Juan José Campanella

Starring: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago, Carla Quevedo

Country: United States of America

District 9

District 9

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Neill Blomkamp

Starring: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt

Country: United States of America

Ten Inch Hero

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

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

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

August 02, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gil Junger

August 02, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Apostle by Brad Thor

The Apostle

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Scot Harvath, a covert counterterrorism operative, has lost his job due to a new administration and new ways of dealing with America's enemies. The ransom terms for Julia Gallo, an American doctor, leave President Obama with only one option.

Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton

Horse Soldiers

By:

The true story of American soldiers who overcame great odds to win a remarkable military victory is told by the New York Times bestseller, In Harm's Way.

Bobby And Jackie by C. David Heymann

Bobby And Jackie

By:

Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy's brother-in-law and bestselling author, uses his extensive list of sources and unmatched insight to tell the truth about the story of their relationship.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

By:

Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Tears In The Darkness by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M. Norman

Tears In The Darkness

By:

In the first four months 1942, American, Filipino and Japanese soldiers fought America’s first major land war of World War II, the Battle for Bataan, a small Philippine peninsula.

August 02, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alive 4-Ever

Alive 4-Ever

Platform: iOS

Archibald's Adventures

Archibald's Adventures

Platform: iOS, Windows, Mac OS, Palm OS, PlayStation Portable, PSP, PS3

Genre: Action puzzle game

Aqua Moto Racing

Aqua Moto Racing

Platform: iOS

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Resolution Interactive

AI War: Fleet Command

AI War: Fleet Command

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Real-time Strategy

Publisher: Arcen Games

A Boy and His Blob

A Boy and His Blob

Platform: Wii, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Platform, puzzle

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 02, 2009?

On August 02, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2009?

On August 02, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2009?

On August 02, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 2009?

August 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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