What happened on Thursday, December 3, 2009?

Here's what happened on December 03, 2009:

• Commemorating Bhopal industrial disaster On December 3, 2009, memorials were held to commemorate the Bhopal industrial disaster, which occurred in 1984. The event serves as a reminder of the ongoing impact of industrial accidents and the need for safety regulations. source: theguardian.com
• Deadly suicide bombing in Mogadishu On December 3, 2009, a suicide bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. The attack targeted a government building, reflecting the ongoing violence and instability in the region. source: bbc.com
• Comcast acquires majority stake in NBC Universal On December 3, 2009, Comcast announced it had acquired a majority stake in NBC Universal, marking a significant shift in the media landscape. This merger aimed to enhance Comcast's content offerings and expand its reach in the entertainment industry. source: nytimes.com
• FDIC Financial Deficit The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported a deficit of US$8.2 million, signaling potential financial challenges in the US banking sector during the ongoing economic recovery period.
• Deadly Attack at University Graduation in Mogadishu A blast at a university graduation ceremony in Mogadishu killed several people, including three Somali cabinet ministers, further underscoring the volatile security situation in Somalia.
• Royal Netherlands Navy Captures Somali Pirates The Royal Netherlands Navy successfully captured 13 Somali pirates and secured the release of two Tanzanians from a ship that had attacked a German vessel off the southern coast of Oman, demonstrating international maritime security efforts.
• Nigerian Farmers Sue Shell for Environmental Damage Nigerian farmers initiated a legal action against Shell in The Hague, alleging environmental pollution of their lands in the Niger Delta, highlighting ongoing environmental and corporate responsibility issues.
• Death Sentences in Xinjiang Riots Five individuals received death sentences for their involvement in the July riots in Urumqi and Xinjiang, northwestern China, reflecting the severe legal consequences of civil unrest.
• Leadership Change in New South Wales Kristina Keneally replaced Nathan Rees as Premier of New South Wales and leader of the New South Wales Australian Labor Party, marking a significant political transition.
• Death of Richard Todd, Irish-British Actor Richard Todd, a notable Irish-born British actor who had a significant career in film and television, passed away. Born in 1919, Todd was known for his versatile acting skills and contributions to the entertainment industry.
• Fatal Bus Incident in Damascus Three Iranian pilgrims were killed when their bus burst at a station in Damascus, Syria, highlighting potential transportation safety issues.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Dec. 03, 2009

December 03, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 03, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.58
• Apple AAPL: opens at $197.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.60

Exchange Rates on December 03, 2009:

• 1 USD = 88.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0571 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.001 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.86 JPY

December 03, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 337th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 2009 can also be written as 12/3/2009 in the US and as 3/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

Famous people died on December 03, 2009:

• Richard Todd

  Irish-born british soldier and actor (b. 1919).

• Leila Lopes

  Brazilian actress and journalist (b. 1959).

Famous people who died in 2009

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December 03, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. Owl City - Fireflies
4. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
5. Ke$ha - TiK ToK

December 03, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z + Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Jay-Z + Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind
2. Usher - Papers
3. Trey Songz Featuring Drake - I Invented Sex
4. Maxwell - Bad Habits
5. Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake - Money To Blow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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December 03, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 03, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 03, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:48 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Someone born on December 03, 2009 is:

16 years 8 months old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 03, 2009.

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