What happened on Sunday August 09, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2009:

• Iranian Revolutionary Guard Calls for Political Trials Senior General of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard demands legal proceedings against prominent political figures Mohammad Khatami and Mir Hossein Mousavi.
• Typhoon Morakot Evacuation As Typhoon Morakot approaches southeastern China, a massive evacuation of one million people is initiated to ensure public safety.
• Earthquake in Tokyo A significant 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Tokyo and eastern Japan, potentially causing widespread disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Deadly Mudslide in Northern India A massive mudslide sweeps away three hamlets in northern India, resulting in at least 43 confirmed fatalities and significant environmental destruction.
• Swine Flu Quarantine of Irish Nationals Former Irish Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald is among twenty Irish nationals quarantined at a French chateau due to swine influenza concerns.
• South African Judicial Appointment Controversy South African opposition parties demand that President Jacob Zuma withdraw Sandile Ngcobo's appointment as Chief Justice, citing lack of consultation with the opposition and the Judicial Service Committee.
• Sri Lankan Election Surprises The governing coalition of Sri Lanka experiences mixed electoral results, winning Jaffna but being defeated in Vavuniya in surprising local elections.
• MV Princess Ashika Maritime Tragedy Tonga revises the death toll from the sinking of MV Princess Ashika to 93, highlighting a significant maritime disaster.
• Prison Break via Hijacked Helicopter Three men escape from a Belgian prison using a hijacked helicopter, later being captured in Morocco.
• Fatal Bus Crash in Zimbabwe A devastating bus accident in Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe, results in 17 fatalities, including five children, after the vehicle crashed into a ditch.
• Same-Sex Marriage Demonstration in Dublin A demonstration supporting same-sex marriage takes place outside the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in Dublin.
• Bomb Explosions in Majorca Three bombs explode in Majorca, Spain, raising concerns about potential terrorist activities or local unrest.
• Kam Air Plane Diverted Due to Bomb Threat A Kam Air plane bound for China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region is diverted to Kandahar, Afghanistan, following an earlier bomb threat.

Events in 2009

August 09, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 2009

August 09, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Lokeren : 2 - 0
• Gent - Mechelen : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - M'gladbach : 3 - 3
• Freiburg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Augsburg : 3 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Duisburg : 1 - 2
• Munich 1860 - Koblenz : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Lens : 4 - 1
• Lille - Lorient : 1 - 2

August 09, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2009 can also be written as 8/9/2009 in the US and as 9/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

August 09, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 09, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
3. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
4. Young Money - Every Girl
5. Beyonce - Ego

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 10:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 2009

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Someone born on August 09, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 5 days old,

or 822 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5757 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 2009?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 09, 2009.

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