What happened on Tuesday December 22, 2009?

Here's what happened on December 22, 2009:

• Escalating Conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo The conflict in Dungu (Dongo), Equateur Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, intensified with 100 people killed and approximately 115,000 people forced to flee their homes by December 10th.
• Sudan Approves Southern Independence Referendum The Sudanese parliament approved a landmark law allowing for a referendum on the potential independence of Southern Sudan, a critical moment in the country's complex political landscape and potential path to self-determination.
• Serbia Applies for European Union Membership Serbia officially submitted its application for membership to the European Union, a significant diplomatic and political milestone in the country's international relations.
• Howard Schmidt Appointed US Cybersecurity Chief Howard Schmidt, a former executive at Microsoft and eBay, was appointed as the US White House's cybersecurity chief, marking a significant step in strengthening national digital security infrastructure.
• Suicide Bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan A devastating suicide bombing in Peshawar, north-western Pakistan, resulted in three fatalities and at least 17 injuries, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Maoist Supporters Threaten Nepal Government Maoist supporters in Nepal set a one-month deadline for forming a unity government, threatening an indefinite strike if their demands were not met, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the country.
• FBI Releases Michael Jackson Classified Documents The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation publicly released over 300 pages of classified documents related to pop icon Michael Jackson, who had passed away earlier that year, sparking public interest.
• Shooting Incident in Pierce County A shooting incident involving Pierce County sheriff's deputies resulted in two officers being injured and one suspect killed, highlighting local law enforcement challenges.
• Controversial Priest Comments on Shoplifting A York priest sparked controversy by suggesting that shoplifting from large chain stores might be acceptable in certain situations, raising ethical and moral debates.
• Eurostar Services Resume After Weather Disruptions After three days of weather-related service interruptions across the continent, Eurostar transportation services were finally restored, normalizing travel for passengers.
• Tragic Death of Russian Circus Tigers Eight Russian circus tigers died during a grueling 20-hour journey across Siberia due to extreme heat, with only one dog surviving the harsh conditions, raising concerns about animal welfare.
• Gerry Adams' Brother Found After Gerry Adams' personal appeal, his brother was located in County Sligo, resolving a personal family matter of local interest.

Events in 2009

December 22, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 2009

December 22, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $199.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.57
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.30

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0572 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0489 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8295 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.83 JPY

December 22, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Tours : 3 - 1
• Chateauroux - Ajaccio : 1 - 2
• Dijon - Brest : 1 - 3
• Guingamp - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Laval - Vannes : 2 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lens - St Etienne : 1 - 0

December 22, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 356th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2009 can also be written as 12/22/2009 in the US and as 22/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

Famous people died on December 22, 2009:

• Albert Scanlon

  English footballer (born 1935).

• Jacques Sylla

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
2. Ke$ha - TiK ToK
3. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
4. Iyaz - Replay
5. Owl City - Fireflies

December 22, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2009 was I Invented Sex by Trey Songz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Trey Songz Featuring Drake - I Invented Sex
2. Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake - Money To Blow
3. Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
4. Usher - Papers
5. Jay-Z + Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 10:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 2009

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Someone born on December 22, 2009 is:

15 years 4 months old,

or 184 months and 22 days old,

or 803 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5622 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2009?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 2009.

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