Thursday August 09, 2007: on this day

August 09, 2007 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2007 can also be written as 8/9/2007 in the US and as 9/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

Here's what happened on August 09, 2007:

• B.n.p., a large french bank paribas stops withdrawals from three mutual funds due to american subprime investments.
• Dow jones industrial average suffers a 387.18 point drop, the largest single-day decline since february 27, 2002.
• Bnp paribas, a french bank that is headquartered in the united kingdom, blocks withdrawals from three sub-prime-oriented hedge funds. this signals the global financial crisis of 2007-2012.
• Amama mbabazi is the ugandan security minister and warns the democratic republic of the congo that uganda might re-enter the drc if the recent raids continue.
• A plane belonging to air moorea crashes in moorea on its way to tahiti, causing at least 12 deaths. initial reports suggest that 20 passengers might have perished.
• The democratic candidates for the united states presidential election appear in a televised forum sponsored and hosted by human rights campaign foundation, and focusing on gay- and lesbian issues.
• Two additional bodies were found at the i-35w mississippi river bridge collapse site in minneapolis, minnesota.
• Multiple buildings are destroyed by a fire at cinecitta's film studio complex in rome.
• Stephen harper, canada's prime minister, visits the arctic regions of canada in an effort to expand canada's claims to sovereignty following russia's recent claim to the north pole.
• China temporarily bans the export of two american toy manufacturers, whose products were recalled or banned in the united states.
• Two united states marines were cleared of charges of involvement in the 2005 killing of iraqis.
• Bnp paribas stated that it couldn't accurately value three funds' underlying assets due to exposure to the u.s. subprime lending markets. the european central bank (ecb), faced with potentially huge (though unquantifiable), exposure, opened lines of eur96.8billion (then us$130billion) in low-interest credit to alleviate market concerns.
• Credit worries have caused the dow jones industrial average to fall by almost 400 points. canadian and european stocks also drop. to ease fears, the european central bank and united states federal reserve as well as bank of canada inject money into credit markets.
• The south carolina republican party has moved its primary election date to january 19.
• The death toll due to the 2007 south asian floods has risen to 2000.
• In zimbabwe, two trains collide.
• India celebrates the 65th anniversary of quit india movement.
• Levy mwanawasa, president of zambia, suspends ryan chitoba, head of drug enforcement commission. he is accused of misappropriating money taken from criminals.
• In assam, 12 people were killed by suspected separatist gunmen from the united liberation front of asom in two separate incidents.
• Nine people were killed when abu sayyaf militants attacked philippines government troops on jolo. more than 50 people were killed in fighting between abu sayyaf, the army and elements from the moro national liberation front during that day.
• East timor: at dili airport, a standoff takes place over whether rogerio lobato, the former government minister, can leave east timor to receive medical treatment in malaysia. (abc news australia). mobs set fire to hundreds of homes in pro-fretilin neighborhoods between viqueque & baucau as protest against the appointment of xanana guismao, east timor's prime minister. 60 were arrested in baucau
• At dili airport, a standoff is occurring over whether rogerio lobato, formerly government minister, can leave east timor to receive medical treatment in malaysia.
• Pro-fretilin communities between viqueque & baucau were the scene of hundreds of house fires. this was in protest against the appointment of xanana guismao to the position of prime minister of east timor. 60 people were arrested in baucau.
• The national assembly of mauritania passes legislation that criminalizes slavery.
• General pervez musharraf, the president of pakistan, resigns from a meeting with hamid karzai, the president of afghanistan and tribal leaders in kabul about fighting the taliban. (cnn) (bbc). he also refuses to impose a state emergency and insists that the october parliamentary elections must go ahead as planned.
• The merger of two of australia's most important regional banks, adelaide bank and bendigo bank, is a good deal.
• Air moorea flight 1121 crashes after takeoff from moorea airport in french polynesia, killing all 20 people on board.

August 09, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 09, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $131.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $39.67
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.77

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2007:

• 1 USD = 118.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0581 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1963 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.5651 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.59 JPY

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

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August 09, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2007 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 2007 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, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 06:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 2007

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Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

• Mahesh Babu

  Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.

• Gillian Anderson

  American actress.

• Whitney Houston

  American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

• Melanie Griffith

  American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

• Anna Kendrick

  Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

• Audrey Tautou

  French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

• Sam Elliott

  Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

• Bill Skarsgård

  Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

• Adelaide Kane

  Tv actress.

• Nikki Ziering

  American actress and model.

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You are 16 years 8 months old,

or 200 months and 11 days old,

or 871 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6099 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2007?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2007.

Famous people died on August 09, 2007:

• Joe O'Donnell

  American photojournalist and documentary photographer (d. 2007).

• Ulrich Plenzdorf
• Tetsuzo Akutsu
• René Lavocat
• Vittorino Villani
• Giovanni Roma
• Michel Thompson
• Rudolf Thanner

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

• Sharon Tate

  American actress, model and sex symbol.

• Gregory Hines

  Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

• Bernie Mac

  American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

• Frank Gifford

  American sportscaster.

• Al Freeman

  Jr.

• Anton Walbrook

  Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

• Mahmoud Darwish

  Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

• Mouhamad Darwish

  Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

• Chayim Soutine

  Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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Holidays on August 09, 2007:

• St. Nathy (or David)
• Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
• St. Fedlimid/Felimy
• St. Romanus Ostiarius
• St. Edith Stein
• Singapore: National Day
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 2007:

• International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 2007: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
2. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
3. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Rihanna - Umbrella
5. Timbaland - The Way I Are

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 2007: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 2007 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 2007: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 2007 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
3. Ne-Yo - Do You
4. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
5. R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 2007 was Dimelo by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 2007: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 09, 2007 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias - Dimelo
2. Duelo - Olvidame Tu
3. Aventura - Mi Corazoncito
4. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - De Ti Exclusivo
5. Conjunto Primavera - Basta Ya