Wednesday May 09, 2001: on this day

May 09, 2001 was the 129th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 09, 2001 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 09, 2001, who was born and died on May 09, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. All For You by Janet), movies (e.g. Mulholland Dr., directed by David Lynch), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 2001?


May 09, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 2001 can also be written as 5/9/2001 in the US and as 9/5/2001 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 2001:

  • Accra sports stadium disaster, which saw the deaths of 129 ghanaian football fans, was a tragedy that became well-known in ghana. after a controversial referee's decision, a stampede that saw teargas fired at stadium police officers caused the deaths.
  • In ghana, 129 football fans die in what became known as the accra sports stadium disaster. the deaths are caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of tear gas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee.

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May 09, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 09, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $24.14
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $71.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $49.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.20

Exchange Rates on May 09, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 122.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5378 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.7418 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 108.04 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6221 GBP

May 09, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • San Antonio Spurs - Dallas Mavericks : 104 - 90
  • Toronto Raptors - Philadelphia 76ers : 92 - 97

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Oberhausen : 4 - 1
  • Mannheim - Ulm : 5 - 0
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May 09, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 9th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 2001 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 2001 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 May 09, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 07:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 2001.

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Who was born on May 09, 2001?


Famous people born on May 09, 2001:

  • Cecilia Balagot

    Tv actress.

  • TJ Bramble
  • Ramón Juárez
  • Aleksandre Kalandadze
  • Marco Majouga
  • Mostafa Asal
  • Matko Miljevic
  • Robert Voloder
  • Frederik Wandahl
  • Annika Malacinski

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 11 months old,

or 275 months and 16 days old,

or 1198 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8387 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 2001.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 2001?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 09, 2001.

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May 09, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 2001:

  • Smokey Yunick

    Renowned auto racing mechanic and car designer in the NASCAR world.

  • James E Myers

    American producer (born 1919), and songwriter (rock around the clock).

  • Henry Yunick
  • André Neury
  • Elizabeth Green
  • Marie Cardinal

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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May 09, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 2001:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 2001:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 09, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All For You
  2. - Survivor
  3. - Thankyou
  4. - Hanging By A Moment
  5. - Ride Wit Me

May 09, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 09, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stop Movin'
  2. - It's Raining Men
  3. - Out Of Reach
  4. - Survivor
  5. - Cold As Ice

May 09, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 2001 was Missing You by Case, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 09, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Missing You
  2. - All For You
  3. - Heard It All Before
  4. - Love
  5. - Get Ur Freak On

May 09, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 09, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

May 09, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 09, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quiero
  2. - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
  3. - Solo Quiero Amarte
  4. - No Te Podias Quedar
  5. - Y Llegaste Tu

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May 09, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mulholland Dr.

Mulholland Dr.

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates

Country: United States of America

Tigerland

Tigerland

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry

Country: United States of America

The Faculty

The Faculty

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett

Country: United States of America

Human Nature

Human Nature

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Starring: Tim Robbins, Patricia Arquette, Rhys Ifans, Ken Magee

Country: United States of America

What Women Want

What Women Want

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda

Country: United States of America

May 09, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth

Country: Canada

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Soledad

Soledad

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena

Texas Justice

Texas Justice

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Dick Lowry

May 09, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Absolute Power by David Limbaugh

Absolute Power

By:

David is a gifted writer and researcher. He was able to accomplish what the mainstream media were unable or unwilling to do: to document the events.

Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis

Founding Brothers

By:

In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award--winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals-Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and

Looking Back by Belva Plain

Looking Back

By:

Belva Plain, New York Times bestseller, gets to the heart and soul of what it means being a woman, a husband, and friend in her new novel, A Story of

The Villa by Nora Roberts

The Villa

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts exposes the secrets of a proud family in this heartfelt tale about two Napa Valley rivals. Sophia Giambelli, PR executive, loves her job and never worries about competition.

On the Street Where You Live by Mary Higgins Clark

On the Street Where You Live

By:

The Queen of Suspense has written a gripping novel about a woman haunted by the ghosts of two grisly murders that were separated over a century but somehow linked...Following

May 09, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002

ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Konami

Civilization III

Civilization III

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Infogrames (Win) MacSoft (Mac)

Dragon Rage

Dragon Rage

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: 3DO

Conquest: Frontier Wars

Conquest: Frontier Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Ubisoft Entertainment

Disney's Extremely Goofy Skateboarding

Disney's Extremely Goofy Skateboarding

Platform: Windows

Genre: Extreme sports

Publisher: Disney Interactive

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Who was the US President on May 09, 2001?

On May 09, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 2001?

On May 09, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 2001?

On May 09, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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What happened in 2001?

2001 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
  • J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
  • The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).

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What was the calendar for May 2001?

May 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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