What happened on Monday August 03, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 03, 2009:

• Bolivia Recognizes Indigenous Self-Governance Bolivia made history by becoming the first country in South America to officially recognize and grant self-governance rights to its indigenous populations, marking a significant milestone in indigenous political representation and autonomy.
• Iran's Nuclear Weapon Capabilities Western intelligence services reported that Iran had developed the capability to produce a nuclear weapon, raising international concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security.
• Guantanamo Bay Prisoner Transfer Plan The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials were exploring options to transfer Guantanamo Bay prisoners to an alternative detention facility, signaling potential changes in detention policies.
• Georgia Accuses Russia of Territorial Expansion On the anniversary of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Georgia publicly accused Russia of attempting to seize additional territory, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
• Deadly Tribal Clashes in South Sudan Intense tribal conflicts in South Sudan resulted in the tragic loss of 185 lives, underscoring the ongoing ethnic tensions and instability in the region.
• Ahmadinejad's Second Presidential Term Confirmed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei officially approved Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's second term as president, solidifying his political leadership during a period of significant domestic and international tension.
• 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.
• Mass Sentence Commutation in Kenya Over 4,000 Kenyan prisoners had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, representing a significant judicial reform in the country's criminal justice system.
• 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.

Events in 2009

August 03, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 2009

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

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 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 2009:

• Nikolaos Makarezos

  Greek soldier and politician, deputy prime minister of greece (b. 1919).

• Charles Gwathmey

Famous people who died in 2009

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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.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. 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.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
3. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
4. Young Money - Every Girl
5. Beyonce - Ego

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 2009

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Someone born on August 03, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 11 days old,

or 823 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2009?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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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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