What happened on Wednesday, August 9, 2000?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2000:

• Russian submarine Kursk tragedy On August 9, 2000, the Russian submarine Kursk sank in the Barents Sea during a naval exercise, resulting in the loss of all 118 crew members. The incident was attributed to a torpedo explosion, and it raised significant concerns about the Russian Navy's safety protocols and emergency response capabilities. source: bbc.com
• Pinochet loses legal immunity On August 9, 2000, former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet lost his legal immunity, allowing for potential prosecution of human rights abuses committed during his regime. The decision was a significant step toward accountability for crimes committed under his rule. source: theguardian.com
• Anwar Ibrahim convicted in controversial case On August 9, 2000, Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, was convicted in a controversial case involving charges of sodomy and corruption. The trial was widely criticized as politically motivated, with Anwar maintaining his innocence and alleging a conspiracy orchestrated by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. source: washingtonpost.com
• Deadly Mid-Air Collision in New Jersey A tragic aviation accident occurred when a Piper Navajo and a Piper Seminole collided mid-air over a housing development in Burlington, New Jersey, resulting in the devastating loss of 11 lives. The incident highlighted the critical importance of air traffic safety and management.
• Iran Suppresses Press Freedom Iran's hard-line judiciary shut down the popular reformist daily newspaper *Bahar*, further restricting press freedom and independent media in the country. This action underscored the ongoing tensions between reformist and conservative forces in Iranian politics.
• South African President Honors Women's Contributions President Thabo Mbeki unveiled the Women's Monument, a significant cultural and historical landmark commemorating the crucial role of women in South African society. This event symbolizes the nation's commitment to recognizing and celebrating women's contributions to the country's struggle and development.
• John Harsanyi, Nobel Laureate in Economics, Dies John Harsanyi, a renowned Hungarian-born economist and Nobel Prize in Economics (Bank of Sweden Prize) winner, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to game theory and economic decision-making, Harsanyi was a pivotal figure in 20th-century economic thought.
• Musician Bob Lido Passes Away Bob Lido, an American musician who was active during the mid-20th century, died at the age of 86. While specific details about his musical career are limited, his passing marks the end of an era in American music.

Events in 2000

August 09, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 2000

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 2000

August 09, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 09, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $48.13
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $53.88
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.00

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.62 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.59 CHF

August 09, 2000 was a Wednesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2000 can also be written as 8/9/2000 in the US and as 9/8/2000 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2000 in August 2000 calendar

Famous people died on August 09, 2000:

• John Harsanyi

  Hungarian-american economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2000).

• Nicholas Markowitz

  Jesse james hollywood kidnaps and murders an american teenager (born 1984).

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Sisqo - Incomplete
2. matchbox twenty - Bent
3. N'Sync - It's Gonna Be Me
4. Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
5. Aaliyah - Try Again

August 09, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Craig David - 7 Days
2. Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
3. Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
4. Melanie C - I Turn To You
5. Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster

August 09, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Sisqo - Incomplete
2. Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
3. Ruff Endz - No More
4. Next - Wifey
5. Avant - Separated

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2000 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 2000 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 09, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:06 pm and setting at 01:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 2000

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Someone born on August 09, 2000 is:

25 years 11 months old,

or 311 months and 25 days old,

or 1355 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9490 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2000?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2000.

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