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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 2009What happened on Saturday, October 17, 2009?
About October 17th, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 2009, the Pakistani military initiated a major ground offensive against Taliban militants in South Waziristan, deploying approximately 30,000 troops supported by tanks, artillery, fighter jets, and helicopter gunships. The operation aimed to eliminate Taliban strongholds along the Afghan border. Early reports indicated that four soldiers and nine militants were killed in the initial stages of the assault.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 2009 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Down by Jay Sean
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- October 17, 2009: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 2009?
- October 17, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 2009?
- Back in 2009
October 17, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 2009:
- Pakistan Army launches South Waziristan ground assault On October 17, 2009, the Pakistani military initiated a major ground offensive against Taliban militants in South Waziristan, deploying approximately 30,000 troops supported by tanks, artillery, fighter jets, and helicopter gunships. The operation aimed to eliminate Taliban strongholds along the Afghan border. Early reports indicated that four soldiers and nine militants were killed in the initial stages of the assault. source: washingtonpost.com
- Czech President suggests he won't block Lisbon Treaty On October 17, 2009, Czech President Václav Klaus indicated that he would not obstruct the Lisbon Treaty, despite his continued opposition to it. He stated that the treaty had progressed too far for him to stop it, acknowledging that it was unlikely to be reversed. source: rferl.org
- Trafigura Toxic Waste Dumping Report Published A significant report was published detailing Trafigura's controversial dumping of toxic materials in Côte d'Ivoire, exposing potential environmental and health violations by the multinational corporation.
- Deadly Clash Between Colombian Military and FARC Guerrillas A violent confrontation in Cauca, Colombia resulted in the deaths of eight FARC guerrillas and five Colombian soldiers during intense fighting, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
- Massive Anti-Abortion Protest in Madrid Over 1 million protesters marched through Madrid in one of the largest demonstrations since the 2003 anti-war protests, expressing strong opposition to abortion policies.
- Tragic Diwali Fireworks Warehouse Fire A devastating fire at a fireworks storage facility during Diwali celebrations in India resulted in 32 fatalities, highlighting safety concerns during festive events.
- Death of Jay W. Johnson, Former US Congressman and Mint Director Jay W. Johnson, a prominent television broadcaster with a 32-year career and former US Congressman, passed away at age 66 from an apparent heart attack in Virginia, USA. He served as a US Congressman from 1996 to 1997 and was the 36th director of the US Mint from 1999 to 2001.
- Stephen Gately Funeral in Dublin Thousands of celebrities, politicians, and fans gathered in Dublin to pay final respects to Stephen Gately, the Boyzone singer, marking a significant moment in Irish pop culture.
October 17, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 17, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Genoa - Inter : 0 - 5
- Juventus - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Charleroi : 2 - 0
- Kortrijk - Roeselare : 2 - 0
- Lokeren - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
- Waregem - Germinal : 4 - 0
- Westerlo - Standard : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Ein Frankfurt - Hannover : 2 - 1
- FC Koln - Mainz : 1 - 0
- Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2
- Hamburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 0
- Nurnberg - Hertha : 3 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Hansa Rostock - Paderborn : 1 - 2
- Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 3 - 1
What day of the week was October 17, 2009?
October 17, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 2009 can also be written as 10/17/2009 in the US and as 17/10/2009 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 2009:
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Carla Boni
October 17, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Jay Sean - Down
- Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
- Jay-Z - Run This Town
- Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
October 17, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
- Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
- Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
October 17, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 17, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 2009 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 06:03 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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How old is someone born on October 17, 2009?
Someone born on October 17, 2009 is:
16 years 9 months old,
or 201 months and 7 days old,
or 874 weeks and 6 days old,
or 6124 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2009?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2009.
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The history attached to October 17, 2009 includes Pakistan Army launches South Waziristan ground assault, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 17, 2009 included “Down” by Jay Sean, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 17, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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