What happened on Tuesday February 17, 2009?

Here's what happened on February 17, 2009:

• Obama Signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in Denver, Colorado, a significant economic stimulus package aimed at addressing the ongoing financial crisis.
• Obama Increases U.S. Military Presence in Afghanistan President Barack Obama authorized the deployment of 12,000 additional American soldiers to Afghanistan, signaling an escalation of U.S. military involvement in the region.
• U.S. Auto Industry Seeks Additional Government Loans General Motors and Chrysler informed the U.S. Federal Government of their need for additional loans exceeding $21.6 billion, underscoring the severe financial challenges facing the automotive industry.
• Allen Stanford Charged with Massive Financial Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and three companies with selling fraudulent high-yield certificates of deposit worth US$8 billion. Stanford International Bank, headquartered in Antigua, had 30,000 clients across 131 countries and assets of US$8.5 billion.
• Khmer Rouge Leader Faces International Tribunal Kang Kek Iew, a former leader of the Khmer Rouge, was put on trial before the Extraordinary Chambers in Cambodia, representing a significant moment in addressing historical human rights atrocities.
• British Lawyer Sentenced in Italian Political Corruption Case David Mills, a British lawyer, was sentenced for accepting a £400,000 bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, highlighting significant political corruption issues.
• JEM Rebel Group and Sudanese Government Sign Peace Pact The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebel group in Darfur, Sudan signed a peace agreement with the Sudanese government, planning a ceasefire within the next three months to potentially reduce regional conflict.
• Guadeloupe Unrest: Strikes Escalate to Rioting Authorities in Guadeloupe took fifty people into custody after general strikes deteriorated into violent riots, reflecting significant social and economic tensions.

Events in 2009

February 17, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 2009

February 17, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.89
• Apple AAPL: opens at $96.79
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $11.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $91.73

Exchange Rates on February 17, 2009:

• 1 USD = 92.38 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2648 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.169 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.836 CNY
• 1 EUR = 116.23 JPY

February 17, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Le Mans - Lille : 0 - 0
• Nancy - Nice : 1 - 2
• Valenciennes - Caen : 2 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burnley - Coventry : 1 - 1
• Doncaster - Bristol City : 1 - 0
• Plymouth - Crystal Palace : 1 - 3
• Sheffield Weds - Barnsley : 0 - 1
• Watford - Swansea : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Burton - Wrexham : 2 - 1
• Kidderminster - Cambridge : 1 - 3
• Mansfield - Kettering Town : 0 - 0
• Salisbury - Woking : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Yeovil : 3 - 0
• Hartlepool - Leicester : 2 - 2
• Hereford - Leeds : 2 - 0
• Millwall - Swindon : 1 - 1
• Southend - Crewe : 0 - 1

February 17, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 2009 can also be written as 2/17/2009 in the US and as 17/2/2009 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 2009 in February 2009 calendar

Famous people died on February 17, 2009:

• Conchita Cintrón

  Chilean bullfighter and journalist (b. 1922).

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 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 17, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 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 17th 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 17, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 11:29 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 17, 2009

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Someone born on February 17, 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 17, 2009?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 2009.

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