What happened on Thursday April 16, 2009?

Here's what happened on April 16, 2009:

• General Growth Properties Bankruptcy General Growth Properties, a major U.S. real estate company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This landmark event represented the largest real estate bankruptcy in American history. The Chicago-based company, with 55 years of operation, reported total assets of US$29.56 Billion and total debts of $27.29 Billion. Its stock price dramatically collapsed from a 2007 high of US$67 to just 60 cents, symbolizing the severe economic downturn during the global financial crisis.
• China's Economic Slowdown China reported its lowest economic growth since 1999, with a 6.1% increase in GDP during the first quarter of 2009. This figure reflected the global economic impact of the financial crisis on even rapidly growing economies.
• Indian General Election Begins The 2009 Indian General Election commenced, marking a significant democratic process in the world's largest democracy. Multiple phases of voting were set to take place across the country to elect members of the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament).
• Naxalite Violence During Indian Elections On the first day of India's general elections, 17 people were killed by Naxalite rebels, highlighting the ongoing internal security challenges faced by the country during its democratic process.
• Pirate Bay Server Exhibited The confiscated server of the controversial file-sharing website The Pirate Bay was put on display at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Sweden, marking a significant moment in the digital copyright and internet freedom debate.
• Bolivian Police Killings Bolivian police killed three individuals during an operation targeting an alleged plot against President Evo Morales and Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera. The deceased were identified as Eduardo RozsaFlores (Hungarian), Michael Martin Dwyer (Irish), and Magyarosi Apak (Romanian). Two additional suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

Events in 2009

April 16, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 2009

April 16, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 16, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.61
• Apple AAPL: opens at $119.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.16
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $99.74

Exchange Rates on April 16, 2009:

• 1 USD = 99.37 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2098 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1471 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8326 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.95 JPY

April 16, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Histon - Ebbsfleet : 5 - 2

April 16, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2009 can also be written as 4/16/2009 in the US and as 16/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2009 in April 2009 calendar

April 16, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Flo Rida - Right Round
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. Jamie Foxx - Blame It

April 16, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - Kiss Me Thru The Phone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 11:59 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 2009

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Someone born on April 16, 2009 is:

16 years and 25 days old,

or 192 months and 25 days old,

or 838 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2009?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2009.

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