What happened on Tuesday August 04, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 04, 2009:

• North Korea Pardons American Journalists Kim Jong-il, North Korean leader, pardons two American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who were imprisoned for illegal entry after a diplomatic intervention by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. The journalists were initially sentenced to 12 years in prison but were released following Clinton's high-profile visit to Pyongyang.
• Australia Foils Major Terror Plot Australian police successfully prevented a significant terrorist operation targeting a military base, believed to be Holsworthy Barracks near Sydney, potentially averting a major security threat.
• Iranian Opposition Calls for Protests Iranian opposition groups mobilize to organize protests ahead of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's inauguration, signaling continued political unrest and resistance to the current government.
• US and Russia Discuss Georgian Situation According to the White House, the Russian and American Presidents engaged in a telephone conversation to discuss the escalating tensions in Georgia, signaling diplomatic efforts to prevent potential conflict.
• Russia Declares Combat Readiness in South Ossetia Russia has declared combat readiness for its troops in South Ossetia due to rising tensions, heightening the potential for military confrontation in the region.
• Kenya Commutes Death Row Sentences Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki commutes sentences for over 4,000 death row prisoners to life imprisonment, marking a significant moment in the country's criminal justice reform.
• European Internet Usage Increases Significantly The European Commission reports that over 50% of Europeans now regularly use the Internet, representing a substantial 33% increase over five years, highlighting the rapid digital transformation in the region.

Events in 2009

August 04, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 2009

August 04, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $164.93
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.68
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.17

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0731 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0605 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8305 CNY
• 1 EUR = 137.11 JPY

August 04, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2009 can also be written as 8/4/2009 in the US and as 4/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 04, 2009:

• Blake Snyder

  American screenwriter and producer (b. 1957).

Famous people who died in 2009

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August 04, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 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 4th 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 04, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 05:26 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 04, 2009

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Someone born on August 04, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 10 days old,

or 823 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5762 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2009?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2009.

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