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What happened on Thursday, May 7, 2009?

About May 7th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 7, 2009, the U.S. government reported a crisis in bank capital reserves, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the financial sector following the 2008 financial crisis. This led to increased scrutiny and regulatory measures.
  • Day of the week: May 7th, 2009 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron

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May 07, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 2009:

  • U.S. bank capital reserves crisis On May 7, 2009, the U.S. government reported a crisis in bank capital reserves, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the financial sector following the 2008 financial crisis. This led to increased scrutiny and regulatory measures. source: nytimes.com
  • Eurozone interest rates slashed On May 7, 2009, the European Central Bank announced a significant cut in interest rates to combat the economic downturn. This decision aimed to stimulate growth within the Eurozone amid the global financial crisis. source: reuters.com
  • Taliban combat in Swat Valley, Pakistan On May 7, 2009, intense fighting occurred in the Swat Valley as Pakistani forces engaged the Taliban. This marked a significant escalation in the conflict, with heavy casualties reported on both sides. source: bbc.com
  • Somali Pirates Hijack International Vessels Somali pirates seized the Netherlands' MV "Marathon" and attacked the U.S. Navy cargo vessel "Lewis and Clark", highlighting the persistent maritime security challenges in the Horn of Africa.
  • Manny Ramirez Suspended for Performance-Enhancing Drugs Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, highlighting ongoing issues with doping in professional sports.
  • Canada's First Swine Flu Death Canada reported its first death related to the H1N1 swine influenza pandemic, marking a significant moment in the global health crisis of 2009.
  • General Motors Reports Massive Quarterly Loss General Motors reported a substantial loss of US$6 billion in the first quarter of 2009, reflecting the severe economic challenges facing the automotive industry during the global financial crisis.

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

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

Stock market quotes on May 07, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $132.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.96
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.30
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.65

Exchange Rates on May 07, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 99.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1692 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1299 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.82 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.95 JPY

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

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Dundee United - Aberdeen : 1 - 1
  • Hearts - Hibernian : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was May 07, 2009?


May 07, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 127th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 2009 can also be written as 5/7/2009 in the US and as 7/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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May 07, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 2009:

  • Danny Ozark
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    American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1923).

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May 07, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Day 'N' Nite youtube
  4. - Blame It youtube
  5. - Right Round youtube

May 07, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Rockin' That Thang
  3. - Boyfriend #2
  4. - Turnin Me On
  5. - Turn My Swag On
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May 07, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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May 07, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 2009.

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How old is someone born on May 07, 2009?


Someone born on May 07, 2009 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 3 days old,

or 900 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6304 days old,

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

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 7th 2027.

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

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

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Why 2009 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on May 7, 2009, a 2009 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to May 7, 2009 includes U.S. bank capital reserves crisis, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around May 7, 2009 included “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of May 7, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

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