What happened on Tuesday November 17, 2009?

Here's what happened on November 17, 2009:

• Obama's First China Visit U.S. President Barack Obama continues his inaugural visit to China, meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao to discuss bilateral relations and global issues.
• 20th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution Slovakia and the Czech Republic commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, a peaceful transition that toppled the communist government in Czechoslovakia in 1989.
• Israel Approves New Settlement Homes Israel approves construction of 900 new settlement homes in East Jerusalem, further escalating tensions in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian territorial dispute.
• Robert Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Congressperson Democratic politician Robert C. Byrd achieves a milestone by becoming the longest-serving member of Congress, with a combined service in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• Aminatou Haidar's Human Rights Protest Aminatou Haidar, a prominent human rights activist for Western Sahara, is staging a hunger strike at an airport in the Canary Islands and will appear before a Spanish court to face charges of public disorder.
• Vladimir Nabokov's Posthumous Novel "The Original of Laura", an incomplete novel by Russian writer Vladimir Nabokov, is published 32 years after his death, despite his wish for the manuscript to be destroyed.
• Kumi Naidoo Leads Greenpeace Kumi Naidoo, a South African human rights activist, becomes the first African executive director of Greenpeace, marking a significant moment in the organization's leadership diversity.
• Deadly Ferry Collision in Burma A catastrophic collision between a ferry and an oil barge off the coast of Burma results in 50 fatalities, highlighting maritime safety concerns in the region.
• Indonesia's Watergate Corruption Probe An investigation into the 'Indonesia's Watergate' scandal reveals corruption allegations against two police officers, highlighting ongoing challenges with institutional integrity.
• Opposition Leader Arrested in Comoros After openly criticizing President Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi, the head of Comoros' opposition is taken into custody, highlighting political tensions in the island nation.
• Russian Icebreaker Stranded in Antarctica A Russian icebreaker carrying 100 tourists becomes stranded on Antarctic ice, creating a potential rescue challenge in the remote and harsh environment.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on November 17, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.73
• Apple AAPL: opens at $206.08
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.96
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.43

Exchange Rates on November 17, 2009:

• 1 USD = 89.25 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0508 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0161 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.77 JPY

November 17, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 2009 can also be written as 11/17/2009 in the US and as 17/11/2009 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 2009 in November 2009 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 2009 was Fireflies by Owl City, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Owl City - Fireflies
2. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
3. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
4. Iyaz - Replay
5. Jay Sean - Down

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z + Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Jay-Z + Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind
2. Usher - Papers
3. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
4. Trey Songz Featuring Drake - I Invented Sex
5. Drake Featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem - Forever

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 05:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 2009

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Someone born on November 17, 2009 is:

15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 27 days old,

or 808 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5657 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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