What happened on Tuesday June 02, 2009?

Here's what happened on June 02, 2009:

• Air France Flight 447 Wreckage Confirmed Brazilian Defense Minister Nelson Jobim officially confirmed that debris discovered in the Atlantic Ocean near Fernando de Noronha archipelago is confirmed to be from the ill-fated Air France Flight 447, marking a significant breakthrough in understanding the aircraft's tragic disappearance.
• China Blocks Social Media Platforms Chinese authorities block access to websites like Twitter, Flickr, and Hotmail ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, demonstrating continued internet censorship and control.
• Pakistani Military Rescues Hostages The Pakistani military successfully rescues 80 people kidnapped by Taliban militants, demonstrating ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
• Somalia Humanitarian Crisis Oxfam International describes Somalia's humanitarian situation as 'very dire', highlighting ongoing challenges of poverty, conflict, and food insecurity in the region.
• Aung San Suu Kyi Defense Defense for Burmese National League for Democracy General Secretary Aung San Suu Kyi claims that John William Yettaw, an intruder, acted independently, in the context of her ongoing legal challenges.
• General Motors Sells Hummer Brand General Motors completes the sale of its iconic Hummer brand to Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company, a Chinese industrial firm, signaling a major shift in the automotive industry's global landscape and GM's restructuring efforts.
• UK Home Secretary Resigns Jacqui Smith announces her resignation as Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, following controversies surrounding her parliamentary expenses and personal conduct, marking a significant moment in British political governance.
• First Serious A(H1N1) Case in UK The United Kingdom experiences its first serious case of A(H1N1) influenza, contributing to global monitoring and response efforts during the 2009 swine flu pandemic.
• Deadly South African Mine Incident A tragic mining incident at the Harmony Gold mine results in at least 61 fatalities, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in South Africa's mining industry.
• Space Headache Confirmed as Medical Condition Dutch researchers scientifically validate 'space headache' as a legitimate medical condition, providing insights into the physiological challenges astronauts face during space missions.
• Greenland Parliamentary Election The Community of the People party wins Greenland's parliamentary election, potentially signaling shifts in the region's political dynamics and relationship with Denmark.

Events in 2009

June 02, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 2009

June 02, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 02, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $138.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $21.36
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.51

Exchange Rates on June 02, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0815 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0615 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8315 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.76 JPY

June 02, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 153rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 2009 can also be written as 6/2/2009 in the US and as 2/6/2009 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 2009 in June 2009 calendar

Famous people died on June 02, 2009:

• David Eddings

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Jamie Foxx - Blame It
4. Glee Cast - Don't Stop Believin'
5. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 2009 was Birthday Sex by Jeremih, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
3. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
4. Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
5. Young Money - Every Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 02:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 2009

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Someone born on June 02, 2009 is:

15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 12 days old,

or 832 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5825 days old,

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

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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

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

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