What happened on Thursday May 21, 2009?

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.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from May. 21, 2009

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

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.

May 21, 2009 in May 2009 calendar

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. 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 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. 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 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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 2009

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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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