What happened on Saturday September 12, 2009?

About September 12th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Norman Borlaug, renowned American agronomist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for his groundbreaking work in agricultural science that saved millions from starvation, passed away.
  • Day of the week: September 12th, 2009 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about September 12th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on September 12th, 2009.

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September 12, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 12, 2009:

  • Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate, Dies Norman Borlaug, renowned American agronomist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for his groundbreaking work in agricultural science that saved millions from starvation, passed away.
  • Guatemala's Dark History of Child Abductions Revelations emerged that over 300 children were abducted by the Guatemalan Army during the Civil War (1960-1996) and sold for illegal adoptions, highlighting severe human rights violations.
  • Kim Clijsters Makes Tennis History Belgian tennis player Kim Clijsters made history by becoming the first unseeded player and wildcard to win the US Open Women's Tennis tournament, defeating Caroline Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3.
  • Venezuela Earthquake Strikes Near Caracas A significant 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's coast, approximately 110km west of Caracas, causing power outages in the capital, minor infrastructure damage, and some injuries.
  • Venezuela Acquires Russian Missiles Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the upcoming arrival of Russian-made missiles with a 300 km range, signaling potential geopolitical tensions.
  • Lebanon Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival Lebanon was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, marking a significant cultural achievement for the country's cinema.
  • Glenn Beck's 9-12 Project Protests The 9-12 Project organized multiple marches and demonstrations across the United States to protest government spending, reflecting political tensions and grassroots activism.
  • Death of Jack Kramer, Tennis Legend Jack Kramer, a prominent American tennis player who significantly influenced the sport during the mid-20th century, passed away.

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September 12, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 12, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Juventus : 0 - 2
  • Livorno - Milan : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 4
  • Gent - Roeselare : 5 - 1
  • Standard - Mechelen : 3 - 0
  • St Truiden - Anderlecht : 2 - 1
  • Waregem - Kortrijk : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Bayern Munich : 1 - 5
  • Freiburg - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 2
  • Hamburg - Stuttgart : 3 - 1
  • Hoffenheim - Bochum : 3 - 0
  • Mainz - Hertha : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Koblenz : 2 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
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What day of the week was September 12, 2009?


September 12, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 255th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 2009 can also be written as 9/12/2009 in the US and as 12/9/2009 in UK and Europe.

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September 12, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 12, 2009:

  • Norman Borlaug

    Norman Borlaug was a groundbreaking agricultural scientist who revolutionized global food production through high-yield, disease-resistant...

  • Norman Ernest Borlaug

    Prize laureate for having given a well-founded hope - the green revolution.

  • Jack Kramer

    Legendary American tennis player who was a prominent star in men's singles during the late 1940s, renowned for his skill and competitive...

  • Willy Ronis

    Renowned French photographer known for his humanist photography style, capturing poignant scenes of everyday life in mid-20th century...

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September 12, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 12, 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 12, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 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 12, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 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 12, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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September 12, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 12, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 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 12, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:05 pm and setting at 03:54 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 12, 2009?


Someone born on September 12, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

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