What happened on Saturday October 17, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 17, 2009:

• Pakistan Army Launches Taliban Offensive The Pakistan Army deployed 30,000 troops to South Waziristan to conduct a major offensive against the Taliban and their allies, escalating military operations in the region.
• North Korean Gulag Allegations A South Korean legislator claimed that North Korea is holding 154,000 citizens in gulags, drawing international attention to the country's human rights practices and potential political imprisonment.
• Czech President Criticizes Treaty of Lisbon Czech President Václav Klaus expressed strong criticism of the Treaty of Lisbon, comparing it to an 'unstoppable speeding train' that he feels compelled to sign, highlighting his reluctance and resistance to the European Union's constitutional reform.
• World's First Underwater Cabinet Meeting The Maldives government, led by President Mohamed Nasheed, held a groundbreaking underwater Cabinet meeting to raise global awareness about the dangers of climate change and rising sea levels.
• 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.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 2009

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

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 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 17, 2009:

• Vic Mizzy

  Renowned American television composer famous for creating memorable theme songs for classic TV shows like 'Green Acres' and 'The Addams...

• Carla Boni

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on October 17th

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.

1. Jay Sean - Down
2. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
3. Jay-Z - Run This Town
4. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
5. 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.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 2009

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Someone born on October 17, 2009 is:

15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 27 days old,

or 812 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5688 days old,

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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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