Thursday February 09, 2012

US date format: 2/9/2012, UK date format: 9/2/2012

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 9, 2012).

The number one song in US was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Les hommes de l'ombre. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Fable Heroes or Blade & Soul.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at February 09 across the years or at February 2012 calendar.

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February 09, 2012 Events

What happened on February 09, 2012?

Historical Events

Syria:
As part of the latest offensive, Syrian Army troops continue to flood into Homs. Hundreds of civilians and protestors have been reported to have been killed.
Ban Ki-moon was the Secretary-General for the United Nations. He condemned the "appalling brutality" of the operation, which has left as many as 110 people dead.
The United States Department of Defense has released new guidelines that remove restrictions on the use of women in combat.
Greek government debt crisis:
The talks continue to resolve the crisis of debt with a tentative agreement reached.
Jean-Claude Juncker is the President of Euro Group and gives the Hellenic parliament a Sunday deadline to pass legislation.
Eastman Kodak Co. announced that it will stop making digital cameras, pocket cameras and digital picture frames. This was done to reduce costs during bankruptcy.
Flood waters are expected to cause further isolation of 6000 Australians living in northern New South Wales, including Goodoga and Lightning Ridge residents.
New Zealand's Department of Building and Housing released a report stating that the CTV Building, which collapsed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake that killed 115 people, did not comply with relevant building standards when it had been built in 1986.
Stephen Harper, the Canadian Prime Minister, travels to China on an official visit. He meets with Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao. They sign trade agreements worth more than $3 billion.
Baltasar Garzon is Spain's most well-known judge. He was accused of helping to arrest Augusto Pinochet, Chilean dictator, and with trying to investigate crimes against humanity from Franco-era. He has been banned from the legal profession since 2001 for illegal wire-tapping.
CNN has suspended analyst Roland S. Martin for offensive comments he made on Twitter about gay men during Super Bowl XLVI.
UEFA has suspended Czechamp! in football. Bystron was banned from playing for Czechamp after he tested positive for a banned substance during a Champions League match against Belarus.
Syria:: Syrian Army troops continue their march into Homs in support of the latest offensive. Hundreds of civilians have been reported to have been killed along with anti-government protesters. (Reuters) Ban Ki-moon is the Secretary-General for the United Nations and condemned the "appalling cruelty" of the operation, with an estimated death toll of 110.
Greek government debt crisis: Talks continue to resolve the crisis. A tentative agreement was reached. (AP) (AP via Sydney Morning Herald). Jean-Claude Juncker, President of Euro Group, gives the Hellenic Parliament a Sunday deadline to pass legislation.
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February 09, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 09, 2012?

Oscar Núñez

Other February 9th famous deaths

Bill Haley
American musician of Haley and the Comets rock group.
Freddie Laker
English businessman founded Laker Airways (d. 2006).
Robert Kearns
Inventor of the intermittent wiper (Born 1927).
Sophie Tucker
Slavic-American actress, a star of the stage for 60 years, known for her big voice and flamboyant dress and jewels.

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February 09, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon

February 09, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 09, 2012?

The day of the week was Thursday.

February 9th marks the 39th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 326 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2012 calendar

February	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29

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