What happened on Monday October 05, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 05, 2009:

• 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider, and Jack W. Szostak were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, advancing our understanding of cellular aging and cancer research.
• UN World Food Programme Office Attacked A devastating suicide bombing targeted the United Nations World Food Programme office in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing five people. The attack underscored the ongoing security challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in conflict-prone regions.
• Samoa Remembers Tsunami Victims Samoans gathered in churches and community halls to commemorate and remember loved ones lost in a devastating tsunami, demonstrating community resilience and collective mourning.
• Death of Israel Gelfand, Renowned Mathematician Israel Gelfand, a prominent Soviet-American mathematician known for significant contributions to functional analysis, passed away. Born in 1913, Gelfand was a highly influential mathematician who made groundbreaking advances in mathematical theory.
• China Pledges Support to North Korea China committed to strengthening ties with North Korea and encouraging economic improvements, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement in the region.
• Obama Delays Dalai Lama Meeting President Barack Obama postponed a meeting with the Dalai Lama until after his visit to China, a diplomatic maneuver likely aimed at maintaining delicate US-China relations.
• FTC Introduces Blogger Regulations The United States Federal Trade Commission established new regulations for bloggers, addressing disclosure and transparency in online content and advertising.
• Quebec Sues Tobacco Companies Quebec, Canada announced plans to sue tobacco companies for damages, representing a significant legal action in the ongoing battle against the tobacco industry.
• France Telecom Executive Resigns Louis-Pierre Wene, Deputy Chief Executive at France Telecom, resigned following a series of employee suicides, highlighting workplace mental health and corporate responsibility issues.
• Train Derailment in Thailand A passenger train heading to Bangkok derailed in Hua Hin, resulting in a tragic accident that killed at least seven people and injured many more. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about railway safety in the region.
• Super Typhoon Melor Super Typhoon Melor was observed in the Pacific Ocean west of the Philippines, with extreme wind speeds of 135 knots (250 km/h) and gusts up to 165 knots (305 km/h), posing significant potential for environmental and infrastructural damage.
• Honduras Lifts Civil Liberty Restrictions Roberto Micheletti, the interim president of Honduras, lifted restrictions on civil liberties, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape following a period of political tension.
• Australia Wins Cricket Champions Trophy Australia defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets to win their second ICC Men's Cricket Champions Trophy at Centurion Park in South Africa. Shane Watson's outstanding performance of 105 not out was crucial to the victory.
• European Airline Pilots Protest Pilots across European airlines staged protests in multiple cities, demonstrating against working conditions and hours, reflecting growing labor tensions in the aviation industry.

Events in 2009

October 05, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 2009

October 05, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $186.20
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.59
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.90

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2009:

• 1 USD = 89.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0702 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.032 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.17 JPY

October 05, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Bielefeld : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Tours - Nantes : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Man City : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Asteras Tripolis - Ergotelis : 2 - 4
• Panathinaikos - Larisa : 4 - 0
• Panionios - Atromitos : 2 - 1
• PAOK - Iraklis : 1 - 0
• Xanthi - AEK : 1 - 0

October 05, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2009 can also be written as 10/5/2009 in the US and as 5/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 05, 2009:

• Israel Gelfand

  Internationally acclaimed mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to functional analysis, group theory, and various branches of...

• James Duesenberry

Famous people who died in 2009

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October 05, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Jay Sean - Down
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say

October 05, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard - God In Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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October 05, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 09:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 2009

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Someone born on October 05, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 4 days old,

or 813 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2009?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 05, 2009.

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