What happened on Thursday September 10, 2009?

About September 10th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Prime Minister Gordon Brown officially apologized for the shameful treatment of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and World War II code-breaker who was chemically castrated for being homosexual. This apology acknowledged the historical injustice against Turing, who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi encryption during the war but was later persecuted for his sexual orientation.
  • Day of the week: September 10th, 2009 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about September 10th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on September 10th, 2009.

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September 10, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 10, 2009:

  • British Government Apologizes to Alan Turing Prime Minister Gordon Brown officially apologized for the shameful treatment of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and World War II code-breaker who was chemically castrated for being homosexual. This apology acknowledged the historical injustice against Turing, who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi encryption during the war but was later persecuted for his sexual orientation.
  • Tragic School Stampede in New Delhi A devastating stampede at a state-run school in New Delhi resulted in the deaths of at least five girls and injured thirty other students, highlighting critical safety concerns in educational institutions.
  • Gaddafi's UN and Colonialism Claims Libyan leader Muammar al Gaddafi proposed seeking a permanent African seat in the United Nations Security Council and demanded an extraordinary compensation of 777 trillion dollars for historical colonialism during his visit to New York.
  • Journalist Murder in Afghanistan Afghan journalists expressed outrage over the murder of Sultan Munadi, a local reporter who was part of a rescue operation involving Stephen Farrell, highlighting the dangerous conditions for media professionals in conflict zones.
  • Dubai's Metro System Launches The first mass transit system in the Arabian Peninsula was inaugurated, with Dubai's Metro System becoming partially operational, marking a significant infrastructure milestone for the region.
  • Chavez Recognizes Disputed Territories Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez recognized the disputed territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia during his visit to Russia, further complicating international diplomatic relations.
  • Major Insider Trading Conviction in Hong Kong Du Jun was convicted in what was described as the largest insider trading case in Hong Kong's judicial history, signaling the region's commitment to financial transparency and legal accountability.
  • British Consul Murdered in Jamaica John Terry, the British consul in Jamaica, was shot and killed, raising serious concerns about diplomatic safety and local security conditions.
  • Political Tensions in Gabon Following widespread protests alleging electoral fraud in the 2009 presidential election, the Gabonese government imposed a travel ban on opposition leaders, escalating political tensions in the country.
  • Greek Militant Group Threatens Economic Elites The Revolutionary Struggle, a Greek militant group, threatened to attack financial leaders and claimed responsibility for the Athens stock exchange bombing, expressing radical opposition to economic policies.
  • Political Shift in Lebanon Saad Hariri, the Prime Minister-designate in Lebanon, unexpectedly stepped down, creating potential political uncertainty in the country.
  • Germany Wins UEFA Women's Euro 2009 Germany secured their seventh European title by defeating England 6-2 in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009 final, demonstrating their dominance in women's football.
  • Political Unrest in Uganda Tensions escalated in Kampala, Uganda, after government restrictions on Kabaka Muwenda Mutebi's regional visit led to violent protests resulting in several deaths.
  • Deadly Boat Collision off Sierra Leone A boat carrying over 250 people collided with a storm off the coast of Sierra Leone, resulting in at least 8 fatalities and highlighting maritime safety challenges.

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September 10, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 10, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 10, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $172.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.80
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.99

Exchange Rates on September 10, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 91.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0773 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0386 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8301 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 133.78 JPY
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What day of the week was September 10, 2009?


September 10, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 253rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 10, 2009 can also be written as 9/10/2009 in the US and as 10/9/2009 in UK and Europe.

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September 10, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 10, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 7th and September 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 10, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 10, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Down youtube
  3. - Party In The U.S.A. youtube
  4. - Use Somebody youtube
  5. - You Belong With Me youtube

September 10, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 10, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Break Up
  3. - Successful
  4. - Last Chance
  5. - Throw It In The Bag
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September 10, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 10th is Virgo.

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September 10, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 10, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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September 10, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 10, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 10, 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 September 10, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:26 pm and setting at 02:03 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on September 10, 2009?


Someone born on September 10, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

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