What happened on Friday October 16, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2009:

• UN Human Rights Council Endorses Goldstone Report on Gaza War The United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed the Goldstone Report, which accused both Israel and Hamas of potential war crimes during the Gaza conflict, marking a significant moment in international human rights investigation.
• United States Faces Massive Budget Deficit The United States reported an unprecedented budget deficit of $1.42 trillion, reflecting the significant economic challenges facing the nation during the global financial crisis.
• Terrorist Plot Conviction in Sydney Five men were convicted in Sydney, Australia, for plotting to carry out a terrorist attack, demonstrating ongoing counterterrorism efforts and judicial responses to potential security threats.
• Mosque Explosion in Peshawar A devastating explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, claimed at least seven lives and injured at least ten others, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Powerful Earthquake Strikes Indonesia A powerful earthquake rocked Indonesia, causing widespread panic and prompting immediate evacuations in Jakarta. The seismic event triggered significant public alarm and potential infrastructure disruption.
• Uruguay Pioneers Digital Education Uruguay became the first country to provide a laptop to every child in state primary schools, marking a groundbreaking initiative in educational technology and digital inclusion.
• Political Resignations in Guinea Following a massacre by opposition supporters, Alpha Diallo, Guinea's Civil Service Minister, resigned. This followed the earlier resignation of Agriculture Minister Abdourahmane Sanoh, signaling significant political instability in the country.
• Geert Wilders Arrives in UK Amid Controversy Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders arrived in the United Kingdom, proclaiming a "victory for freedom of speech" and sparking protests and significant public debate.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.73
• Apple AAPL: opens at $189.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.35
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.15

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2009:

• 1 USD = 90.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0366 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0181 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8276 CNY
• 1 EUR = 135.45 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Aachen : 1 - 0
• Cottbus - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
• Oberhausen - St Pauli : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Brest : 0 - 0
• Angers - Istres : 1 - 0
• Arles - Bastia : 1 - 0
• Chateauroux - Nimes : 1 - 2
• Clermont - Caen : 1 - 3

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cheltenham - Macclesfield : 1 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Lecce - Salernitana : 1 - 0

October 16, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2009 can also be written as 10/16/2009 in the US and as 16/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Jay Sean - Down
2. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
3. Jay-Z - Run This Town
4. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
5. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2009

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Someone born on October 16, 2009 is:

15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 23 days old,

or 812 weeks

or 5684 days old,

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

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

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

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