Friday July 17, 2009: on this day

July 17, 2009 was the 198th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 2009, who was born and died on July 17, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Little White Lie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 2009?


July 17, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 2009 can also be written as 7/17/2009 in the US and as 17/7/2009 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 2009:

  • Walter cronkite, a former cbs news anchor and "the most trusted man" in america, has died in new york at the age of 92.
  • Jakarta double bombings at jw marriott and ritz carlton hotels in jakarta killed 9 people, including 4 foreigners.
  • Colombian television broadcasts footage of jorge briceno, farc leader, claiming he funded ecuadorian president rafael correa’s 2006 campaign.
  • Timothy kirkhope, mep defends homophobic comments made by michal kaminski, european conservatives and reformists leader in a television interview.
  • Pope benedict xvi slips into the mountain chalet bath and is treated in aosta (italy) for a fractured wrist.
  • The collapse of the stage in marseille, built for madonna's upcoming tour to france, causes another death.
  • Mary mcaleese, the irish president, announces her intention of convening a meeting of council of state on 22 jul.
  • Brazil has 64 containers containing over 1,400 tonnes of british condoms, syringes, and rotting nappies. they are located in three ports.
  • After being allegedly attacked, then detained while filming seal hunters at namibia's seal hunting grounds in south africa, two journalists from the united kingdom and south africa are due to appear in court.
  • Hong kong has appointed a new chief executive for the hong kong monetary authority.
  • Ruslan balayev is killed in his car as ingushetia’s minister for sports.
  • The international monetary fund will loan ghana a three-year loan of us$600 million.
  • Mozambique gets a loan of us$76 million from the world bank.
  • The national portrait gallery and the online encyclopedia wikipedia are locked in a dispute over image use.
  • Friday prayers are held in tehran by former iranian president akbar hashemi rafsanjani and he calls for the release political prisoners from the protests.
  • A bus collision with a truck on a road near port safaga in egypt results in the deaths of at least 14 people, 11 tourists from serbia, and 10 other tourists being injured.
  • 22 prominent figures including vaclav havel from the czech republic and lech walesa of poland, warned the obama administration not to develop closer ties with russia in an open letter.
  • The expenses claimed by bbc staff include candles, flowers and champagne.
  • In what the government calls a landmark case, 49 members of a sicilian mafia syndicate were sentenced to prison in italy.
  • At least 9 people were killed and at least 50 injured in bombings at the ritz-carlton and marriott hotels in jakarta, indonesia.

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

Stock market quotes on July 17, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $149.08
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $11.91
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.41

Exchange Rates on July 17, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 94.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1143 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0766 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8319 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.83 JPY
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July 17, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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July 17, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 05:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.

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Who was born on July 17, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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July 17, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 8 months old,

or 176 months and 11 days old,

or 766 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5368 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2009?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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

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

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July 17, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 2009:

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Tullio Kezich

    Renowned Italian film critic and writer.

  • Gordon Burn

    British writer known for his works on true crime and sports.

  • Leszek Kołakowski

    Polish-english philosopher and historian (d. 2009).

  • Meir Amit
  • Antonio Berté
  • Luigi Carzino
  • Valerio Gildoni
  • Richard Hall
  • Jean Margéot
  • Vladimir Il'in
  • Mahmud Sulayman al-Maghribi
  • Otto Göbl

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Holliday Billie

    Influential American jazz singer, known for her emotive and improvisational vocal style.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 2009:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  3. - Best I Ever Had
  4. - Knock You Down
  5. - LoveGame

July 17, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Best I Ever Had
  2. - Every Girl
  3. - Knock You Down
  4. - Ego
  5. - Pretty Wings

July 17, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 2009 was Causa Y Efecto by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

July 17, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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July 17, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Julie & Julia

Julie & Julia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Nora Ephron

Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Chris Messina, Stanley Tucci

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

July 17, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gil Junger

Un golpe de suerte

Un golpe de suerte

Release year: 2009

Ross Kemp in Search of Pirates

Ross Kemp in Search of Pirates

Release year: 2009

Sortilegio

Sortilegio

Release year: 2009

July 17, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Knockout by Catherine Coulter

Knockout

By:

Seven-year-old telepathically calls a man she has only seen on TV after witnessing relatives bury a pile of bodies in the middle night.

The Bourne Deception by Eric Van Lustbader

The Bourne Deception

By:

Unabridged CD Audiobook 13 CDs/15 hours

Liberty And Tyranny by Mark R. Levin

Liberty And Tyranny

By:

Mark Levin, syndicated radio host, author and long-time bestselling author of the conservative manifesto, is worth your time.

The Girls From Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow

The Girls From Ames

By:

This New York Times Bestseller is now available in paperback. A moving tribute to female friendships with the inspiring stories of 11 girls and the ten women who became them.

A Plague Of Secrets by John Lescroart

A Plague Of Secrets

By:

Wyatt Hunt, Wyatt Hunt, and Abe Glitsky return to Dismas Hardy. High-grade marijuana was found on the body of a San Francisco coffee shop manager who was murdered. This suggests that Maya Townshend may have been involved in the murder.

July 17, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Angry Birds

Angry Birds

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Chillingo Clickgamer (iOS and PSP versions) Rovio Mobile

Battlefield 1943

Battlefield 1943

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade PlayStation Network

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Christmas Clix

Christmas Clix

Platform: Macintosh, Wii, Windows

Publisher: JV Games (Wii)

Academy of Champions: Soccer

Academy of Champions: Soccer

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Ubisoft

Capcom Platinum Hits Triple Pack

Capcom Platinum Hits Triple Pack

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on July 17, 2009?

On July 17, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 2009?

On July 17, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 2009?

On July 17, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 2009?

July 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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