What happened on Thursday October 08, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 08, 2009:

• Taliban Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul A devastating terrorist attack by the Taliban targeted the Indian Embassy in Kabul, resulting in at least 17 fatalities and 83 injuries, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Herta Müller Wins Nobel Prize in Literature Romanian-German novelist Herta Müller was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognized for her poetic concentration and prose honesty in depicting the experiences of the dispossessed. She became the 12th female winner of the Literature Prize and the 4th female Nobel Laureate in 2009, marking a significant year for female achievement in literature.
• Treaty of Lisbon Developments Significant diplomatic negotiations surrounding the Treaty of Lisbon were ongoing, with multiple European leaders involved in discussions about its ratification and potential modifications.
• Global Muslim Population Study New research revealed that approximately one in four people worldwide is Muslim, with the global Muslim population standing at 1.57 billion, providing insights into global demographic trends.
• Typhoon Melor Strikes Japan Typhoon Melor made landfall in Japan, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries, demonstrating the destructive potential of severe tropical cyclones in the region.
• Powerful Earthquake Near Vanuatu A significant seismic event occurred approximately 300 kilometers north-northwest of Vanuatu, with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.1 magnitude tremor within an hour, potentially causing substantial geological disruption in the Pacific region.
• Colombian Intelligence Restructuring Colombia's Administrative Department of Security will be demolished and renamed the 'Agencia Central de Inteligencia' (Central Intelligence Agency), signaling a potential reorganization of the country's intelligence infrastructure.

Events in 2009

October 08, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 2009

October 08, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.97
• Apple AAPL: opens at $190.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.52

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2009:

• 1 USD = 88.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0518 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0259 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.71 JPY

October 08, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2009 can also be written as 10/8/2009 in the US and as 8/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

October 08, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 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 08, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 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 8th is Libra.

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October 08, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 08, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

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 08, 2009

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Someone born on October 08, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 6 days old,

or 813 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2009?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2009.

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