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About October 6th, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, and George E. Smith for their work in the field of optical communication and the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor.
- Day of the week: October 6th, 2009 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- October 06, 2009: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 06, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was October 06, 2009?
- October 06, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 06, 2009?
- Back in 2009
October 06, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 2009:
- Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Optical Communication and CCD Sensor The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, and George E. Smith for their work in the field of optical communication and the invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor. source: nobelprize.org
- Large-Scale Phishing Attack Threatens Email Services On October 6, 2009, a large-scale phishing attack targeted email services, compromising numerous accounts and leading to the theft of sensitive information. The attack highlighted vulnerabilities in email security and prompted increased awareness and protective measures. source: cnet.com
- Devastating Floods in Southern India On October 6, 2009, southern India experienced severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains. The floods led to widespread displacement, destruction of infrastructure, and significant loss of life, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. source: thehindu.com
- Typhoon Parma Strikes Luzon, Philippines Typhoon Parma made landfall in Luzon, Philippines, causing significant damage and disruption to local communities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
- Mugabe Calls for Diplomatic Reconciliation Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, during the opening ceremony of Parliament, unexpectedly called for improved relations with nations previously considered 'hostile', signaling a potential shift in diplomatic strategy.
- Hilary Mantel Wins Man Booker Prize Hilary Mantel's historical novel 'Wolf Hall' was awarded the prestigious 2009 Man Booker Prize, marking a significant achievement in contemporary British literature and historical fiction.
- Madagascar Forms Unity Government Madagascar's political factions reached an agreement to form a unity government, with Andry Rajoelina as President, Emmanuel Rakotovahiny as Vice-President, and Eugene Mangalaza as Prime Minister, attempting to stabilize the nation's political landscape.
- Irish Parliamentary Speaker Resigns Over Expense Controversy John O'Donoghue, Ireland's Ceann Comhairle (Parliamentary Speaker), resigned following a public controversy surrounding questionable expense claims, reflecting ongoing accountability issues in Irish political leadership.
- Somali State Ministry Official Arrested in Uganda Ugandan security forces took Somalia's State Ministry for Defence, Sheikh Yusuf Mohammad Siad, into custody. Initially reported as a kidnapping, the arrest highlighted ongoing regional security complexities.
- Rwandan Genocide Suspect Arrested Idelphonse Niyimana, a high-profile suspect in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, was apprehended in Kampala, Uganda, representing continued efforts to bring perpetrators of genocide to justice.
October 06, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 06, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 06, 2009:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.01
- Apple AAPL: opens at $187.74
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.68
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.14
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.39
Exchange Rates on October 06, 2009:
- 1 USD = 88.77 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0592 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0269 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
- 1 EUR = 130.69 JPY
October 06, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Tamworth - York : 2 - 3
What day of the week was October 06, 2009?
October 06, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 279th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 2009 can also be written as 10/6/2009 in the US and as 6/10/2009 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 2009:
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Douglas CampbellScottish-canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1922).
October 06, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- Jay Sean - Down
- Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
- Jay-Z - Run This Town
- Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
October 06, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
- Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
- Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard - God In Me
October 06, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 06, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 2009 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 10:48 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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How old is someone born on October 06, 2009?
Someone born on October 06, 2009 is:
16 years 9 months old,
or 201 months and 30 days old,
or 878 weeks and 1 day old,
or 6147 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 2009?
There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 6th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 06, 2009.
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The history attached to October 6, 2009 includes Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Optical Communication and CCD Sensor, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
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Cinema from the world of October 6, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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