What happened on Wednesday March 11, 2009?

Here's what happened on March 11, 2009:

• Winnenden School Shooting A tragic school shooting in Winnenden, Germany, resulted in the death of 16 people and injury of 11 others. The shooter, Tim Kretschmer, a recent graduate, killed multiple victims before taking his own life. This devastating incident prompted Germany to implement stricter weapons control regulations.
• France Rejoins NATO Military Command French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced France's historic return to NATO's integrated military command structure, ending a 43-year absence since President Charles de Gaulle withdrew in 1966. This significant diplomatic move signaled France's renewed commitment to transatlantic military cooperation.
• Iraqi Officials Sentenced for Crimes Against Humanity Ali Hassan al-Majid, former Director of the Iraqi Intelligence Service, and Tariq Aziz, former Deputy Prime Minister, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes against humanity, marking a significant moment in post-Saddam Hussein Iraq's pursuit of justice.
• China's Export Decline China experienced a significant economic downturn with exports contracting by 25.7%, marking the worst decline since 1993. This sharp drop reflected the global economic challenges during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
• Severe Meningitis Outbreak in West Africa The United Nations Children's Fund reported a devastating meningitis epidemic across Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, which had claimed 931 lives since January 2009. The outbreak highlighted the critical public health challenges in the region.
• NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Mission Delayed NASA postponed the Space Shuttle Discovery's mission to the International Space Station due to a hydrogen gas leak, demonstrating the agency's commitment to astronaut safety and mission precision.
• UK Police Criminal Records Controversy The Liberal Democrats raised concerns about the integrity of British law enforcement, claiming that over 1,000 police officers had criminal records. This revelation sparked a debate about accountability and standards within the police force.

Events in 2009

March 11, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 2009

March 11, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 11, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $89.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $16.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $9.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $87.51

Exchange Rates on March 11, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.3 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2837 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1523 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8395 CNY
• 1 EUR = 125.0 JPY

March 11, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Crystal Palace : 4 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ebbsfleet - Burton : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tranmere - Leicester : 2 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Grimsby : 2 - 1

March 11, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 70th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 2009 can also be written as 3/11/2009 in the US and as 11/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Famous people died on March 11, 2009:

• Laura Toscano

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on March 11th

March 11, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 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 11, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 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 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 11, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 2009 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 11, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 2009

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Someone born on March 11, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 2 days old,

or 843 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5907 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 2009?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 11, 2009.

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