What happened on Saturday February 09, 2008?

About February 9th, 2008, in brief:

  • Historical events: Senator Barack Obama from Illinois won Democratic Party caucuses in Nebraska, Washington, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as the primary in Louisiana during the 2008 Presidential Election campaign.
  • Day of the week: February 9th, 2008 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Low by Flo Rida
  • #1 UK song: Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about February 9th, 2008? See below for more news and curiosities on February 9th, 2008.

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February 09, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 09, 2008:

  • Barack Obama Wins Multiple Democratic Contests Senator Barack Obama from Illinois won Democratic Party caucuses in Nebraska, Washington, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as the primary in Louisiana during the 2008 Presidential Election campaign.
  • Death of Baba Amte, Social Activist Murlidhar Devidas "Baba" Amte, a renowned champion of leprosy patients and disabled individuals in India, passed away at the age of 93. Known for his humanitarian work and dedication to marginalized communities, Amte was a significant social reformer who transformed the lives of many.
  • Turkey Votes to Change Constitutional Ban on Head Coverings The Grand National Assembly of Turkey voted to modify the constitution, removing the ban on religious head coverings in Turkish universities, marking a significant shift in secular policies.
  • Myanmar Announces Democratic Transition Plan The military government in Myanmar announced plans for a constitutional referendum in May and promised multi-party democratic elections in 2010, signaling potential political reforms.
  • Deadly Suicide Bombing in Pakistan A suicide bomber killed twenty people at an opposition rally in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing political tensions and security challenges in the region.
  • John McCain Wins Washington Republican Primary Senator John McCain from Arizona secured victory in the Washington Republican Primary during the 2008 Presidential Election campaign.
  • Mike Huckabee Wins Republican Caucuses Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee secured victories in the Kansas Republican Party caucus and the Louisiana primary during the 2008 United States Presidential Election campaign.
  • Writers Guild of America Strike Nears Resolution Hollywood writers reached a tentative agreement with major movie studios, signaling potential end to the Writers Guild of America strike that began in 2007.
  • Rare US Postage Stamp Sells for Record Price A 24-cent US Postage Stamp from 1869 featuring the Declaration of Independence, with a rare inverted-center error, was sold at a Philip Weiss Auction for a record-breaking US$1.27 Million.
  • Fire at Camden Market, London Residents were evacuated from Camden Market in London, England, after a fire broke out. The London Ambulance Service reported no injuries during the incident.

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February 09, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 09, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Fiorentina : 2 - 2
  • Roma - Reggina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - St Truiden : 1 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Mechelen : 2 - 0
  • Dender - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 4
  • FC Brussels - Anderlecht : 2 - 4
  • Lokeren - Bergen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Cottbus : 3 - 3
  • Hannover - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2
  • Leverkusen - Hamburg : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Hertha : 1 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • La Coruna - Getafe : 1 - 1
  • Murcia - Villarreal : 0 - 1
  • Sevilla - Barcelona : 1 - 1
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What day of the week was February 09, 2008?


February 09, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 40th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 2008 can also be written as 2/9/2008 in the US and as 9/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

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February 09, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 09, 2008:

  • Christopher Hyatt

    American occultist and author (b. 1943).

  • Jazeh Tabatabai

    Iranian avant-garde poet, sculptor and painter.

  • Baba Amte
  • Guy Tchingoma

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February 09, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 09, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

  1. - Low youtube
  2. - No One youtube
  3. - With You youtube
  4. - Apologize youtube
  5. - Don't Stop The Music youtube

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

  1. - Now You're Gone youtube
  2. - Rockstar youtube
  3. - Chasing Pavements youtube
  4. - Don't Stop The Music youtube
  5. - Work youtube

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

  1. - Like You'll Never See Me Again
  2. - I Remember
  3. - Just Fine
  4. - Suffocate
  5. - Can't Help But Wait
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February 09, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 09, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 09, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 2008 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 February 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 09:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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How old is someone born on February 09, 2008?


Someone born on February 09, 2008 is:

17 years 2 months old,

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or 6283 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 2008?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

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