What happened on Friday August 07, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 07, 2009:

• Deadly Mosque Bombings in Iraq A tragic terrorist attack killed at least 36 people in bomb attacks targeting a Shia mosque near Mosul and pilgrims at Shreikhan Village. The attack occurred during a significant religious celebration commemorating the birth of Muhammad al-Mahdi in Karbala.
• Devastating Typhoon Morakot Strikes Taiwan Typhoon Morakot caused catastrophic flooding in Taiwan, resulting in 500 fatalities and stranding over 1,000 people. This was the most severe flooding the island had experienced in half a century, causing widespread destruction and significant humanitarian challenges.
• Mexico's Drug War Violence Escalates In the ongoing crackdown against illegal drug trade, at least 11 people were killed in violent shootouts, underscoring the intense conflict between authorities and drug cartels.
• Baitullah Mehsud's Leadership Confirmed Both Pakistani officials and Taliban insurgents confirmed Baitullah Mehsud as the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, highlighting the complex dynamics of militant leadership.
• U.S. Senator Mel Martinez Resigns Mel Martinez announced his resignation from the United States Senate, creating a potential shift in the political landscape.
• South African Opposition Challenges Judicial Nomination Opposition party leaders in South Africa publicly challenged President Jacob Zuma's nomination of Sandile Ngcobo as Chief Justice, arguing that the nomination was unconstitutional and calling for its withdrawal.
• LTTE Leader Detained in Thailand Selvarasapathmanathan, a prominent leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), was being held in custody in Thailand.
• Ronnie Biggs Released on Medical Grounds Notorious Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs was released from prison on medical grounds, marking a significant moment in British criminal history.
• Paraguay Senator Criticizes Mercosur Protocol Senator Miguel Carrioza publicly stated that the Paraguayan Congress was reluctant to consider the protocol for Venezuela's incorporation into the Mercosur trade bloc.
• Severe Supercell Thunderstorm in Black Hills A powerful supercell thunderstorm struck the Black Hills region during the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally, producing baseball-sized hail and causing extensive damage to vehicles, property, and resulting in minor injuries.

Events in 2009

August 07, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 2009

August 07, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 07, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.01
• Apple AAPL: opens at $165.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.53
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.11

Exchange Rates on August 07, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.4 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0811 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.081 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8317 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.38 JPY

August 07, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Germinal - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Stuttgart : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Aachen : 1 - 1
• Oberhausen - Union Berlin : 0 - 3
• St Pauli - Ahlen : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Guingamp : 0 - 1
• Angers - Dijon : 3 - 0
• Brest - Laval : 2 - 1
• Clermont - Arles : 1 - 2
• Istres - Bastia : 1 - 0

August 07, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2009 can also be written as 8/7/2009 in the US and as 7/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 07, 2009:

• Mike Seeger

  Mike Seeger was a renowned American folk musician, instrumental in preserving and promoting traditional American folk music during the folk...

• Louis E. Saavedra

  American educator and politician, 48th mayor of albuquerque (b. 1933).

• Ṭāhā Muḥyi al-Dīn Maʿrūf

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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 07, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 7th is Leo.

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August 07, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 08:30 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 07, 2009

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Someone born on August 07, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 7 days old,

or 822 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5759 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 2009?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 07, 2009.

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