Wednesday June 17, 2009

US date format: 6/17/2009, UK date format: 17/6/2009

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on June 17, 2009).

The number one song in US was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while Undead And Unwelcome by MaryJanice Davidson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Un golpe de suerte. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Axel & Pixel or Baldr Sky.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 17 across the years or at June 2009 calendar.

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June 17, 2009 Events

What happened on June 17, 2009?

Historical Events

Richard Scrushy, former chief executive of American HealthSouth, is being ordered to pay US$2.9billion after a judge found him guilty of accounting fraud that almost bankrupted the hospital chain.
Pope Benedict XVI warned the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic organization, not to proceed with plans to ordain 30 priests on June 19th and 27. The move could result in disciplinary action.
Kitty Ussher, Exchequer Secretary at the Treasury, resigns and she announces her intention to stand down as Member for Burnley at next general elections. This is following the involvement in the United Kingdom Parliamentary expense scandal.
Barack Obama, President of the United States, extends benefits to same-sex federal workers.
2009 Iranian election protests:
Mir-Hossein Mousavi demands a day for mourning and rallies in the wake of several deaths during protests following President Obama's election.
During a World Cup qualifier against South Korea, fans and members of Iran's national football team protested.
After being attacked, more than 100 Romanians fled their homes to escape Belfast.
Burma's Supreme Court has accepted an appeal from lawyers for National League for Democracy General Secretary Aung San Suu Kyi regarding whether or not to allow additional defense witnesses to testify during her trial.
In fighting between al-Shabaab and the Transitional Federal Government, seventeen people are killed, including the head Mogadishu police force.
Three members of West Bengal's ruling Communist Party are killed by Maoist fighters.
Manmohan Singh, Indian Prime Minister, meets Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistani President.
Peruvian authorities are to repeal land laws that led to deadly clashes between indigenous protesters and the Peruvian government in the Amazon.
NASA delays Space Shuttle Endeavour's launch for the second time, until July
Dublin: A laptop that contained unencrypted bank account information of 75,000 Bord Gais customers was stolen.
Eddie Bauer, a well-known outdoor apparel retailer, filed for bankruptcy before a U.S. Bankruptcy Court located in Delaware.
2009 Iranian election protests. Mir-Hossein Mousavi calls to hold a day for mourning and rallies after the deaths of several protesters following the presidential election. (Reuters) (The Times] (BBC) Fans and Iranian football team members protested during a World Cup qualifying match against South Korea.
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June 17, 2009 Famous Deaths

Who died on June 17, 2009?

Darrell Powers
American World War II figure (Born 1923).
Ralf Dahrendorf
Juan Ángel Romero Isasi
Fernando Peña
Alejandro Doria
Oscar Ferreiro

Other June 17th famous deaths

Kate Smith
American singer ("God Bless America"), dies in Raleigh, North Carolina at age 78 (born 1907).
Pamela Britton
Actress (Blondie, My Favorite Martian), dies at 50.
John Murray
Canadian-Scottish oceanographer and biologist (d. 1914).
Lady Mosley
Biographer.

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June 17, 2009 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox

June 17, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 17, 2009?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

June 17th marks the 167th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 197 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2009 calendar

June	2009
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

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