What happened on Thursday August 06, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 06, 2009:

• 64th Anniversary of Hiroshima/Nagasaki Atomic Bombings Japan commemorated the 64th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, reflecting on the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and renewing calls for global nuclear disarmament. Memorial services were held to honor victims and promote peace.
• Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed to Supreme Court The United States Senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, replacing David Souter. She became the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the nation's highest court, marking a significant milestone in judicial diversity.
• Scientific Breakthrough in HIV Research Scientists claimed to have decoded HIV-1, the primary strain responsible for AIDS in humans. This breakthrough represented a significant step forward in understanding the virus's genetic structure and potentially developing more effective treatments.
• Death of John Hughes John Hughes, renowned American film director and screenwriter known for iconic 1980s teen movies, passed away. Hughes was a pivotal figure in cinema who created memorable films like 'The Breakfast Club', 'Sixteen Candles', and 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'.
• Major Jewelry Heist in London A sophisticated robbery at the Graff jewellery store in London resulted in the theft of nearly 40 million pounds worth of items, making it the second-largest robbery in Great Britain's history. The audacious heist involved a pair of skilled robbers targeting high-value jewelry.
• South American Diplomatic Tensions Diplomatic tensions emerged in South America as Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia expressed concerns about a Colombian agreement allowing U.S. troops access to multiple bases. Venezuela responded by announcing trade sanctions against Colombia, highlighting regional geopolitical complexities.

Events in 2009

August 06, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 2009

August 06, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $165.58
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.19
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.31

Exchange Rates on August 06, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0777 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.065 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8322 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.92 JPY

August 06, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2009 can also be written as 8/6/2009 in the US and as 6/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 06, 2009:

• John Hughes

  Legendary American film director who defined 1980s teen cinema with iconic movies like 'The Breakfast Club', 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', and...

• Willy DeVille

  Renowned American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist known for his unique blend of rock, blues, and Latin music with the band...

• Riccardo Cassin

  Riccardo Cassin was a legendary Italian mountaineer and author who made significant contributions to alpine climbing and exploration.

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 6th 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 06, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 2009 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 07:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 2009

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Someone born on August 06, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 8 days old,

or 822 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5760 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2009?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2009.

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