What happened on Wednesday May 20, 2009?

Here's what happened on May 20, 2009:

• Catholic Church Abuse Report Ireland's Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concluded that the Roman Catholic Church and Department of Education were aware of systemic sexual abuse in boys' institutions, revealing a profound institutional failure.
• Japan's Economic Contraction Japan's economy experienced a significant contraction of 4.4% in the first quarter of 2009, reflecting the global economic challenges during the financial crisis.
• Taliban White Phosphorus Allegations According to the International Security Assistance Force, Taliban forces were accused of using white phosphorus during the Afghanistan War, raising significant international humanitarian concerns.
• Baghdad Car Bombing A devastating car bomb in Baghdad, Iraq, resulted in 34 fatalities and injured 72 people, underscoring the ongoing violence in the region.
• Iran Launches Sajjil-2 Missile Iran successfully launched the medium-range, surface-to-surface Sajjil-2 missile, demonstrating its military technological capabilities and potentially escalating regional geopolitical tensions.
• Deadly Indonesian Military Plane Crash A catastrophic Indonesian military C-130 Hercules transport plane crash in East Java resulted in a devastating loss of life, with at least 98 people killed both on board and on the ground, highlighting significant aviation safety concerns.
• Somalia Conflict Casualties Three civilians were killed during combat between Islamist insurgents and the African Union Mission in Mogadishu, Somalia, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
• Victoria Stafford Murder Investigation Two individuals were formally charged by the Woodstock Provincial Police in Ontario, Canada, in connection with the murder of Victoria Stafford, a significant development in a high-profile criminal case.
• Whitelee Wind Farm Activation Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond activated Whitelee Wind Farm, at the time Europe's largest offshore wind farm, signaling significant progress in renewable energy development.
• Queensland Flood Emergency South East Queensland, Australia was officially declared a natural catastrophe zone following severe flooding, signaling significant environmental and infrastructural challenges.
• Kris Allen Wins American Idol Kris Allen was crowned the winner of the popular television singing competition American Idol, marking a significant moment in his musical career.
• Mulroney-Schreiber Controversy The Globe and Mail challenged parts of Brian Mulroney's testimony regarding his relationship with Karlheinz Schreiber, a German arms dealer, revealing ongoing political controversy.
• UEFA Cup Final FC Shakhtar Donetsk emerged victorious, defeating SV Werder Bremen in the final of the UEFA Cup, marking a significant achievement in European football.
• UK House of Lords Suspension Thomas Taylor and Peter Truscott were suspended from the House of Lords for misconduct from November to November, highlighting parliamentary accountability.
• Pitcairn Islands First Circulating Coinage The Pitcairn Islands issued its inaugural set of circulating coins, featuring six denominations ranging from 5 cents to 2 dollars, marking a significant milestone in the territory's monetary history.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from May. 20, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $127.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.41
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.51

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.84 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1372 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0985 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8258 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.97 JPY

May 20, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lazio - Reggina : 1 - 0

May 20, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2009 can also be written as 5/20/2009 in the US and as 20/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 2009 in May 2009 calendar

Famous people died on May 20, 2009:

• Lucy Gordon

  British actress and model who tragically died young, known for her roles in films like 'Spider-Man 3' and 'Serendipity'.

• Arthur Erickson

  Prominent Canadian architect known for innovative modernist designs, including Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto.

• Pierre Gamarra

  Prominent French author, poet, and literary critic who made significant contributions to 20th-century French literature.

• Oleg Ivanovič Jankovskij
• Sandro Serangeli

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on May 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Jamie Foxx - Blame It
4. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
5. Beyonce - Halo

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
3. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On
4. Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:51 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 2009

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Someone born on May 20, 2009 is:

15 years 11 months old,

or 191 months and 3 days old,

or 831 weeks

or 5817 days old,

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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

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

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