Sunday August 23, 2009: on this day

August 23, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2009 can also be written as 8/23/2009 in the US and as 23/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2009:

• Tens of thousands of people from the baltic countries mark the 20th anniversary of the "baltic way", when two million people joined a human chain to protest against soviet union control. (aljazeera), (guardian), (baltic times).
• Tens of thousands protest against a new law that gives women equal rights in marriage, in bamako (mali).
• An egyptian security court is currently holding 26 men charged with plotting attacks against tourist resorts and ships in suez canal for lebanon's hezbollah organization.
• As forest fires spread to the outskirts of athens, thousands of people have to be evacuated.
• North korean envoys meet south korean president lee myungbak for the first meeting since he assumed office.
• The juventud rebelde newspaper published a new photo of fidel castro. it appears to show cuba's former leader, who is in much better health.
• Abdullah abdullah, the main opponent of afghan president hamid karzai, alleges fraud in his presidential election.
• Yemeni troops claim that they have killed more shia rebels than 100 in the last two weeks, but the rebels deny that their leaders, mohsen salh gawd, and salah jorman are dead. no independent confirmation has been made.
• It could take several weeks to plug a leak at an offshore oil well that caused large oil spillages off australia's coast.
• 5. million people in northern china are affected by severe droughts that have left them without water for over a year. 8.7 million hectares of agricultural land has been destroyed.
• England wins 2-1 series over australia to reclaim the ashes.
• Iraq broadcasts wissam ali kadhem, a saddam hussein loyalist and former chief of police, admitting to having orchestrated a truck bombing at baghdad's finance ministry. this was the first of two bombings that left 95 dead and injured hundreds in baghdad on august 19.
• Zanu-pf members leave a meeting of zimbabwe cabinet ministers to examine the work of a unity government formed with its opposition over allegations of electoral fraud.
• Honduras's supreme court rejects the costa rica-brokered agreement to restore president manuel zelaya to power. if he returns, he will be arrested.
• Dayana mendoza of venezuela, stefania fernandez, was the first miss universe 2009. she was crowned on atlantis paradise island in nassau, the bahamas.

August 23, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Sampdoria : 1 - 2
• Genoa - Roma : 3 - 2
• Inter - Bari : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Lazio - Atalanta : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Kortrijk : 2 - 2
• Westerlo - Genk : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Hertha : 1 - 0
• Werder Bremen - M'gladbach : 3 - 0
• Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 2 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Greuther Furth : 1 - 3
• Kaiserslautern - Aachen : 1 - 1
• Oberhausen - Ahlen : 2 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:04 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2009

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

You are 14 years 8 months old,

or 176 months and 1 day old,

or 765 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5358 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2009?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2009.

Famous people died on August 23, 2009:

• Nello Mariani
• Anna-Maria Müller
• Edzo Toxopeus
• Jan Sedivka
• John Vermeulen

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 2009:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2009:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
3. Drake - Best I Ever Had
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 23, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake - Best I Ever Had
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

August 23, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Espinoza Paz - Lo Intentamos
2. Shakira - Loba
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Ya Es Muy Tarde
4. Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - El Amor
5. Paulina Rubio - Causa Y Efecto