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see horoscope and birth chart for August 09, 2007What happened on Thursday, August 9, 2007?
About August 9th, 2007, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 9, 2007, BNP Paribas, France's largest listed bank, froze 1.6 billion euros (approximately $2.2 billion) worth of funds due to issues in the U.S. subprime mortgage sector. The bank cited the 'complete evaporation of liquidity' in certain market segments, making it impossible to value certain assets fairly, regardless of their quality or credit rating.
- Day of the week: August 9th, 2007 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston
- #1 UK song: The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson
- Popular movie: 300 directed by Zack Snyder
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August 09, 2007: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 09, 2007:
- BNP Paribas freezes $2.2 billion of funds over subprime On August 9, 2007, BNP Paribas, France's largest listed bank, froze 1.6 billion euros (approximately $2.2 billion) worth of funds due to issues in the U.S. subprime mortgage sector. The bank cited the 'complete evaporation of liquidity' in certain market segments, making it impossible to value certain assets fairly, regardless of their quality or credit rating. source: cnbc.com
- Mauritania criminalizes slavery On August 9, 2007, Mauritania's National Assembly unanimously passed a law criminalizing slavery, making it punishable by five to ten years in prison. Despite the official abolition of slavery in 1981, the practice persisted in certain regions, prompting this legislative action. The law also criminalizes the promotion or defense of slavery, with penalties of up to two years in prison. source: antislavery.org
- Air Moorea Flight 1121 tragedy On August 9, 2007, Air Moorea Flight 1121, a Twin Otter aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board. The crash was attributed to a mechanical failure, leading to significant changes in aviation safety protocols in the region. source: airliners.net
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples The United Nations commemorated the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, marking the anniversary of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982. This day highlights the rights, achievements, and challenges faced by indigenous communities globally.
- South Carolina Republican Primary Date Change The South Carolina Republican Party officially moved its primary election date to January 19, potentially influencing the early dynamics of the 2008 presidential nomination process.
- Death of Joe O'Donnell Joe O'Donnell, a renowned American documentary photographer and photojournalist known for his powerful wartime and social documentary work, passed away. O'Donnell was born in 1922 and made significant contributions to visual storytelling through his lens.
August 09, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
What day of the week was August 09, 2007?
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: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
- Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
- Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
- Rihanna - Umbrella
- 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.
- Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
- Kate Nash - Foundations
- Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
- Kanye West - Stronger
- 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 music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
- Fantasia - When I See U
- Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
- Ne-Yo - Do You
- Musiq Soulchild - teachme
- R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl
August 09, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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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.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 09, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 2007 was Waning crescent.
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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How old is someone born on August 09, 2007?
Someone born on August 09, 2007 is:
18 years 11 months old,
or 227 months and 21 days old,
or 990 weeks
or 6930 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2007?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 9th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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.
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Why 2007 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 9, 2007, a 2007 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 9, 2007 includes BNP Paribas freezes $2.2 billion of funds over subprime, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 9, 2007 included “Beautiful Girls” by Sean Kingston, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 9, 2007 included 300, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make August 9, 2007 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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