Sunday August 16, 2009: on this day

August 16, 2009 was the 228th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 16, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 2009, who was born and died on August 16, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, directed by David Yates), TV series (e.g. My Fair Lady) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2009?


August 16, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2009 can also be written as 8/16/2009 in the US and as 16/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 16, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2009:

  • At 14:38 local, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes near siberut island in sumatra, indonesia. it causes at least seven injuries.
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  • Two russian sukhoi su-27 fighter planes collided southeast of moscow during a training flight, killing the commander and members of the russian knights demonstration group.
  • In 2009, tropical storm claudette became the first tropical cyclone that affected the u.s. mainland.

August 16, 2009: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Germinal : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • M'gladbach - Hertha : 2 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Bochum : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ahlen - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
  • Augsburg - Oberhausen : 2 - 2
  • Koblenz - Bielefeld : 3 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Grenoble : 2 - 1
  • Marseille - Lille : 1 - 0
  • Nice - Rennes : 1 - 1
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August 16, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Who was born on August 16, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 3 days old,

or 761 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5329 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2009.

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

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

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

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August 16, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2009:

  • Deloyce Bennett

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice and inspirational music.

  • Cesare Maria Ottavi
  • Massimo Rinaldi
  • Richard Moore

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2009:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - You Belong With Me
  4. - Knock You Down
  5. - Use Somebody

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - Break Up
  4. - Ego
  5. - Last Chance

August 16, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 16, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Intentamos
  2. - Loba
  3. - Ya Es Muy Tarde
  4. - Causa Y Efecto
  5. - El Amor

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August 16, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Yates

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon

Country: United States of America

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

August 16, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bobby And Jackie by C. David Heymann

Bobby And Jackie

By:

Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy's brother-in-law and bestselling author, uses his extensive list of sources and unmatched insight to tell the truth about the story of their relationship.

Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

Dead and Gone

By:

The ninth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse Series features the werewolves, shifters and a small town called Bon Temps.

Unmasked by Ian Halperin

Unmasked

By:

Ian Halperin, a doctor who examined Michael Jackson's health in December 2008, told the world that Jackson had six months left to live. The world was captivated by his investigations into Jackson's declining health.

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

By:

This second installment of the Millennium series is an enthralling thriller about espionage, a riveting procedural for police, and a piercing expose about social injustice. It's a brilliant, satisfying novel.

Fire And Ice by J. A. Jance

Fire And Ice

By:

"Jance's gripping Fire and Ice showcases Beaumont and Brady The prolific Jance...is in fine form ."--Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel New York Times Bestseller J.A.

August 16, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blue Toad Murder Files

Blue Toad Murder Files

Platform: PlayStation 3, Windows iPhone

Publisher: Relentless Software

Christmas Clix

Christmas Clix

Platform: Macintosh, Wii, Windows

Publisher: JV Games (Wii)

Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II

Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Flight Simulator

Publisher: Graffiti Entertainment

Castlevania: The Arcade

Castlevania: The Arcade

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun shooter

Publisher: Konami

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Beat 'em up, Fighting

Publisher: THQ Vivendi Games

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2009?

On August 16, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2009?

On August 16, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2009?

On August 16, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for August 2009?

August 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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