What happened on Thursday May 21, 2009?

About May 21st, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States established a comprehensive framework for providing nuclear energy technology and support to the United Arab Emirates, signaling a significant diplomatic and technological collaboration.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 2009 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about May 21st, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 2009.

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May 21, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2009:

  • US Provides Nuclear Energy Framework to UAE The United States established a comprehensive framework for providing nuclear energy technology and support to the United Arab Emirates, signaling a significant diplomatic and technological collaboration.
  • Terrorist Plot Foiled in New York Four men were arrested by law enforcement on suspicion of plotting to bomb two synagogues in New York City and potentially damage military aircraft, preventing a potentially devastating terrorist attack.
  • Israeli Settlers Expelled from West Bank Hilltop Israeli authorities expelled Jewish settlers from a hilltop location in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region's territorial disputes.
  • First Assisted Suicide Under Washington State Law Linda Fleming, a 66-year-old woman with advanced cancer, became the first person to utilize Washington State's new assisted suicide law, marking a significant moment in end-of-life legislation.
  • Mass Police Killing in Maharashtra Sixteen police officers were killed by the Communist Party in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, in a violent incident that shocked the nation.
  • UK Grants Resettlement Rights to Gurkhas Her Majesty's Government announced a policy change allowing Gurkha soldiers who have served in the British Armed Forces to resettle in the United Kingdom, addressing long-standing immigration concerns.
  • Egyptian Businessman Convicted of Murder Hisham Talaat Moustafa, a prominent Egyptian businessman, was convicted for the murder of Suzanne Tamim, a well-known Lebanese singer, in a high-profile criminal case.
  • Apa Sherpa's Record-Breaking Everest Climb Apa Sherpa successfully climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time, further cementing his status as one of the most accomplished mountaineers in history.
  • Security Breach at Serbian Presidential Residence An unidentified man entered the official presidential residence in Belgrade, Serbia, carrying at least one hand grenade, and subsequently surrendered to authorities.
  • John Tyler Presidential Dollar Coin Enters Circulation The 2009 John Tyler Presidential Dollar coin was released and began circulating at the US Mint, continuing the popular presidential coin series.

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May 21, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 21, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.72
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $125.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $13.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.07

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 94.34 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1366 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0932 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8245 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 131.15 JPY
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What day of the week was May 21, 2009?


May 21, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2009 can also be written as 5/21/2009 in the US and as 21/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 21, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Blame It youtube
  4. - Day 'N' Nite youtube
  5. - Halo youtube

May 21, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Birthday Sex youtube
  3. - Turn My Swag On
  4. - Boyfriend #2
  5. - Day 'N' Nite youtube
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May 21, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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May 21, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 06:30 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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How old is someone born on May 21, 2009?


Someone born on May 21, 2009 is:

16 years and 15 days old,

or 192 months and 15 days old,

or 837 weeks

or 5859 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2009?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2009.

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