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see horoscope and birth chart for August 03, 2009What happened on Monday, August 3, 2009?
About August 3rd, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 24, 2009, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the transfer of Mohammed Jawad, an Afghan national, from Guantanamo Bay to Afghanistan. This followed a federal court order on July 30, 2009, which determined that Jawad was no longer detainable under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 2009 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- August 03, 2009: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 03, 2009?
- August 03, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 03, 2009?
- Back in 2009
August 03, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 2009:
- Guantanamo Bay detainee transferred to Afghanistan On August 24, 2009, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the transfer of Mohammed Jawad, an Afghan national, from Guantanamo Bay to Afghanistan. This followed a federal court order on July 30, 2009, which determined that Jawad was no longer detainable under the Authorization for Use of Military Force. source: justice.gov
- Deadly tribal clashes in South Sudan On August 3, 2009, reports emerged of deadly tribal clashes in South Sudan, resulting in numerous fatalities. The violence underscored the ongoing ethnic tensions and instability in the region.
- Ahmadinejad's second presidential term confirmed On August 3, 2009, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorsed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's second term as president. The ceremony was notable for the absence of prominent political and religious figures, including former presidents Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Mohammad Khatami, and opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi. source: washingtonpost.com
- Pneumonic Plague Outbreak in Qinghai Following the death of a second pneumonic plague victim, authorities in a town in Qinghai, China, implemented a complete lockdown to prevent potential disease spread.
- Somali Pirates Release Malaysian Tugboat After seven months of captivity, Somali pirates released a Malaysian tugboat carrying 11 Indonesian sailors, marking a resolution to a prolonged maritime hostage situation.
- Mount Asama Volcano Eruption in Japan Mount Asama, a volcano in Japan, erupted after months of increased volcanic activity. Precautionary evacuations were implemented in immediate surrounding areas, with no reported loss of life.
- Earthquake off Baja California, Mexico A significant 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, approximately 49 miles from Santa Isabel, with a focal depth of 9.3 miles. The seismic event potentially impacted local coastal regions and marine environments.
- Severe Thunderstorms in South Dakota A powerful cold front triggered severe thunderstorms across central and northeast South Dakota, producing large hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts approaching 80 mph. Brown, Hyde, Lyman, and Gregory Counties experienced the most significant impact.
August 03, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 03, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 03, 2009:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.96
- Apple AAPL: opens at $165.21
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.82
- General Electric GE: opens at $13.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.88
Exchange Rates on August 03, 2009:
- 1 USD = 95.26 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.066 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0592 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8318 CNY
- 1 EUR = 137.34 JPY
What day of the week was August 03, 2009?
August 03, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 215th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 2009 can also be written as 8/3/2009 in the US and as 3/8/2009 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 2009:
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Nikolaos MakarezosGreek soldier and politician, deputy prime minister of greece (b. 1919).
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Charles Gwathmey
August 03, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- Drake - Best I Ever Had
- Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
- Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
- Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
August 03, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Drake - Best I Ever Had
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Young Money - Every Girl
- Beyonce - Ego
August 03, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
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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 03, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox 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 birthAugust 03, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 04:25 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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How old is someone born on August 03, 2009?
Someone born on August 03, 2009 is:
17 years and 1 day old,
or 204 months and 1 day old,
or 887 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6210 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 August 03, 2009?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 3rd 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2009.
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Why 2009 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 3, 2009, a 2009 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 3, 2009 includes Guantanamo Bay detainee transferred to Afghanistan, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 3, 2009 included “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 3, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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