Thursday April 23, 2009

US date format: 4/23/2009, UK date format: 23/4/2009

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 23, 2009).

The number one song in US was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while The Associate by John Grisham was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Art Academy or Bomberman Blitz.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

You can also have a look at April 23 across the years or at April 2009 calendar.

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April 23, 2009 Events

What happened on April 23, 2009?


Historical Events

  • For 10 seconds, the gamma radiation burst GRB090423 can be observed. This event marks the closest known object and the oldest known object in all of the universe.
  • General Motors will temporarily shut down 13 factories in the United States of America and Mexico.
  • Buner District is captured by the Taliban's Students Movement in Pakistan.
  • It is revealed that Judge Tomas Norstrom, of The Pirate Bay's trial, was a member the same copyright protection organisations as many entertainment industry representatives.
  • The second phase of India's general elections is now complete.
  • According to the International Monetary Fund, the world's economy won't recover until 2010.
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What happened on April 23 in history? Find out the list of April 23rd major events

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April 23, 2009 Famous Deaths


Who died on April 23, 2009?

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April 23, 2009 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox chinese zodiac sign

Ox

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April 23, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 23, 2009?


The day of the week was Thursday.

April 23rd marks the 112nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 252 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on April 23, 2009? Which were the top hits on April 23, 2009?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Boom Boom Powyoutube
  2. - Poker Face
  3. - Right Roundyoutube
  4. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
  5. - Blame It

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Dead And Gone
  3. - Turnin Me On
  4. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
  5. - Rockin' That Thang

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Tu No Eres Para Mi
  2. - El Amor
  3. - Te Presumo
  4. - Sin Ti...Sin Mi
  5. - Quiereme Mas
Sport Games on April 23, 2009

Sport Games on April 23, 2009


La Liga Primera Division

Football (Spain)
  • Mallorca - Valladolid : 2 - 0
  • Santander - Ath Madrid : 5 - 1
  • Sp Gijon - Espanol : 0 - 3
  • Villarreal - Recreativo : 2 - 1
See all Football game results of April 23, 2009

Conference

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Northwich - Ebbsfleet : 2 - 0
See all Football game results of April 23, 2009

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Release year: 2009

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Release year: 2009

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Peter Maris

We're Alive

We're Alive

Release year: 2009

Starring: Jim Gleason, Nate Geez, Elisa Eliot, Claire Dodin

Country: United States of America

Royal Pains

Royal Pains

Release year: 2009

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in April 2009?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Associate by John Grisham

The Associate

By:

Kyle McAvoy is a brilliant lawyer. He is charming, friendly and has a bright future. However, he also harbors a dark secret which could endanger his career, and even his life.

Once A Runner by John L. Parker Jr.

Once A Runner

By:

Inspired by

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I wonder how the book got from Guernsey to New York Times Best Sellers" Maybe there's a secret homing instinct that connects books with their perfect readers.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

Liberty And Tyranny by Mark R. Levin

Liberty And Tyranny

By:

Mark Levin, syndicated radio host, author and long-time bestselling author of the conservative manifesto, is worth your time.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Art Academy

Art Academy

Platform: Nintendo DS, DSiWare, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Art training game (edutainment video game)

Publisher: Nintendo

Bomberman Blitz

Bomberman Blitz

Platform: DSiWare

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii PlayStation 2 Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Republic Heroes

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 (United States only), Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: LucasArts

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation, minigame

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $126.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.92
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.16
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.65

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 98.04 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2235 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1512 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8275 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 128.76 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 23, 2009?

On April 23, 2009 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is April 23, 2009?

On April 23, 2009 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on April 23, 2009?

On April 23, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 2009?

On April 23, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 2009?

On April 23, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on April 23, 2009?

Famous people died on April 23, 2009 include, Gianfranco Imperatori.