What happened on Monday February 16, 2009?

Here's what happened on February 16, 2009:

• Global Financial Crisis Impact The late 2000s global recession continues to severely impact economies worldwide, with significant economic contractions and job losses across multiple countries.
• Pirate Bay Trial Begins The landmark trial of BitTorrent tracker The Pirate Bay commences in Stockholm, Sweden, marking a significant moment in digital copyright and internet piracy legal proceedings.
• US Drone Strikes in Pakistan US drone strikes in South Waziristan and Kumman tribal regions result in approximately sixty-one casualties, highlighting the ongoing military operations in the region.
• Japan's Economic Contraction Japan experiences a dramatic 12.7 percent decline in gross domestic product during the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting the severe global economic downturn.
• UK Counter-Terrorism Act Section 76 Section 76 of the United Kingdom's Counter-Terrorism Act (2008) criminalizes publication of information about Armed Forces, Security Service, or Government Communications Headquarters, raising significant press freedom and transparency concerns.
• Pakistan-Taliban Potential Truce Pakistan considers implementing Sharia law in the Swat Valley if the Taliban guarantees a ceasefire, indicating complex negotiations in a conflict-prone region.
• Nuclear Submarine Collision The British Royal Navy's HMS Vanguard and the French Navy's 'Le Triomphant' collided in the Atlantic Ocean, raising concerns about naval safety and submarine operations.
• Israeli Lawyer Convicted of Holocaust Fraud An Israeli lawyer was convicted of defrauding Holocaust survivors and was detained for attempting to flee the country, highlighting ongoing legal accountability for financial crimes against vulnerable populations.
• UK Economic Forecast Economic projections indicate the United Kingdom's economy is expected to shrink by 3.3 percent in 2009, signaling significant economic challenges.
• BMW Job Cuts BMW reduces workforce by 850 jobs at its Mini factory in Cowley, Oxfordshire, illustrating the automotive industry's struggles during the global recession.
• Guadeloupe Protests General strikes in Guadeloupe escalate with clashes between police and protesters, reflecting social and economic tensions in the French overseas territory.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 2009

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

Exchange Rates on February 16, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.72 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2423 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1594 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8259 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.49 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hansa Rostock - Freiburg : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Clermont - Lens : 1 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Setubal - Academica : 2 - 1

February 16, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2009 can also be written as 2/16/2009 in the US and as 16/2/2009 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 2009 in February 2009 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 2009:

• Stephen Kim Sou-hwan

  South korean cardinal (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 2009 was Crack A Bottle by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Eminem - Crack A Bottle
2. Kanye West - Heartless
3. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
4. Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
5. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Ne-Yo Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - She Got Her Own
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
5. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 10:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 2009

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Someone born on February 16, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 27 days old,

or 847 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5930 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

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

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