What happened on Thursday August 20, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 20, 2009:

• Lockerbie Bomber Released on Compassionate Grounds Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, convicted of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that killed 270 people, was controversially released by the Scottish government due to terminal prostate cancer. He was subsequently allowed to return to his native Libya, sparking international diplomatic tensions.
• Usain Bolt Sets World Record in 200m Dash At the 12th Athletics World Championships in Berlin, Germany, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt achieved a phenomenal world record in the 200m dash, completing the race in an extraordinary time of 19.19 seconds, further solidifying his status as the fastest man in the world.
• Massive Tornado Outbreak in Ontario, Canada A severe meteorological event struck Ontario, creating an unprecedented tornado outbreak with more than 18 tornadoes in a single day. This became the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history. Notably, an F-2 tornado in Durham caused at least one fatality, while another in Vaughan destroyed or damaged over 600 homes.
• Bicycle Bomb Kills Two in Baghdad A tragic terrorist incident occurred in Baghdad when a bicycle bomb exploded near a restaurant, resulting in two fatalities and highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Defense Contractors Admit to Bribery Louis Williams and Elizabeth Ramos, owners of Technical Logistics defense contracting company, admitted to bribing a U.S. Navy employee at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in exchange for defense contracts, revealing significant procurement misconduct.
• First Video Advertisements in Print Magazines A technological innovation emerged with the introduction of video advertisements in magazines, featuring screens similar to cell phones capable of storing and playing up to 40 minutes of video content, marking a significant advancement in print media advertising.
• Deadly Diamond Mine Incident in Congo A catastrophic mining accident in the Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo resulted in the deaths of 18 prospectors overnight, underscoring the dangerous working conditions in the region's mining industry.
• James Polk Presidential Dollar Enters Circulation The U.S. Mint released the 2009 James Polk Presidential Dollar coin, continuing the Presidential $1 Coin Program that honors former presidents of the United States.

Events in 2009

August 20, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 2009

August 20, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 20, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.09
• Apple AAPL: opens at $164.98
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.44

Exchange Rates on August 20, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0879 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0634 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8327 CNY
• 1 EUR = 134.19 JPY

August 20, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 2009 can also be written as 8/20/2009 in the US and as 20/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

August 20, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
3. Drake - Best I Ever Had
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 20, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake - Best I Ever Had
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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

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August 20, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 08:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 2009

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Someone born on August 20, 2009 is:

15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 24 days old,

or 820 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5746 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2009?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2009.

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