What happened on Monday March 09, 2009?

Here's what happened on March 09, 2009:

• US-China Maritime Tension The United States government reported that five Chinese ships harassed the USNS Impeccable in the South China Sea, escalating maritime tensions between the two global powers.
• China Rejects Western Democracy Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, explicitly stated that China would not adopt Western democratic models, reaffirming the country's commitment to its unique political system.
• Obama Restores Stem Cell Research Funding President Barack Obama signed an executive order restoring federal funding to embryonic stem cell research, reversing restrictions imposed by the previous administration. This decision was seen as a significant step towards advancing scientific research and medical potential.
• North Korea Warns Against Satellite Interception North Korea issued a provocative statement declaring that any interception of its upcoming satellite launch would 'mean a war', heightening international tensions surrounding its missile and space programs.
• Merck Acquires Schering-Plough American pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co announced its acquisition of Schering-Plough for US$41.1 billion, a major pharmaceutical industry consolidation that would reshape the global healthcare landscape.
• Japan Experiences Record Economic Deficit Japan's economy reported a record deficit of 172.8 billion yen, reflecting the global economic challenges during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
• UK Debates Hate Speech Legislation Comedian Rowan Atkinson, politicians, and religious leaders criticized the United Kingdom's proposed legislation to ban homophobic hatred, sparking a national debate on free speech and discrimination.
• Palau Recognizes Kosovo The Republic of Palau officially recognized Kosovo's independence, adding to the international diplomatic recognition of the disputed Balkan state.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Mar. 09, 2009

March 09, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 09, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.88
• Apple AAPL: opens at $84.12
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $15.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $6.96
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.70

Exchange Rates on March 09, 2009:

• 1 USD = 98.77 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2992 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1594 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8395 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.5 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Nurnberg : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Angers - Lens : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Avellino - Mantova : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Setubal - Nacional : 2 - 0

March 09, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 68th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 2009 can also be written as 3/9/2009 in the US and as 9/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 09, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Famous people died on March 09, 2009:

• Eddie Lowe

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on March 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo - Mad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.

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March 09, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 09, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 09, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:35 pm and setting at 06:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on March 09, 2009

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Someone born on March 09, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 4 days old,

or 844 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5909 days old,

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 9th 2026.

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

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

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