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May 23, 2009 was the 143rd day of the year 2009, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 23, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 2009, who was born and died on May 23, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Sortilegio) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 2009?
- May 23, 2009: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 2009?
- May 23, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 2009?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2009?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 2009?
What day of the week was May 23, 2009?
May 23, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 2009 can also be written as 5/23/2009 in the US and as 23/5/2009 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2009:
- Roh moo-hyun (ex-president of south korea), who is being investigated for alleged bribery during the presidential term, commits suicide.
- A king air 350 crash near trancoso in bahia, brazil kills 14 people.
- Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, demands more humanitarian aid for sri lanka's 250,000 war refugees.
- In mingora swat, pakistan, the taliban and army battle.
- Former south korean president roh moo-hyun commits suicide.
- Madagascar's political parties have agreed to create a provisional government as well as a truth/reconciliation committee.
- Peshawar, pakistan: a car bomb inflicts 70 injuries and kills at most six people.
- Germany's federal assembly elects horst kohler president.
- Barack obama, the united states president, nominates charles f. bolden, jr., a former astronaut, as administrator of nasa's national aeronautics and space administration.
- Madhav kumar nepal, a communist party (unified marxist-leninist), is elected prime minister of nepal.
- Floods force evacuations in kempsey, grafton, new south wales and australia.
- Two people are killed and 12 injured in a bomb explosion in kathmandu (nepal).
May 23, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
- Bielefeld - Hannover : 2 - 2
- Cottbus - Leverkusen : 3 - 0
- Ein Frankfurt - Hamburg : 2 - 3
- FC Koln - Bochum : 1 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Almeria - Espanol : 0 - 3
- Ath Bilbao - Ath Madrid : 1 - 4
- Barcelona - Osasuna : 0 - 1
- Getafe - Numancia : 1 - 0
- Malaga - Betis : 1 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Albacete - Las Palmas : 1 - 0
- Alicante - Zaragoza : 0 - 3
- Celta - Murcia : 2 - 2
- Cordoba - Levante : 3 - 1
- Salamanca - Sociedad : 0 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Auxerre - St Etienne : 1 - 0
- Bordeaux - Monaco : 1 - 0
- Le Havre - Lille : 0 - 1
- Le Mans - Grenoble : 1 - 1
- Lyon - Caen : 3 - 1
May 23, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 23, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2009 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:22 am and setting at 09:00 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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Who was born on May 23, 2009?
Famous people born on May 23, 2009:
- Alia De Vercelli y Gabriella De Vercelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 14 years 11 months old,
or 179 months
or 778 weeks and 3 days old,
or 5449 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 2009.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2009?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2009.
May 23, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2009:
- Roh Moo-hyun
South korean soldier and politician, 9th president of south korea (d.2009).
- Jin Roh
South Korean politician who served as the President of South Korea from 1988 to 1993.
- Joseph Marie Louis Duval
- Barbara Rudnik
- José-Miguel Ullán
- Pietro Sotgiu
- Joseph Duval
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 2009:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 2009:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 2009:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
- Lady GaGa - Poker Face
- Jamie Foxx - Blame It
- Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
- Beyonce - Halo
May 23, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
- Jeremih - Birthday Sex
- Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On
- Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
- Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
May 23, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2009 was Te Amo by Makano, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Makano - Te Amo
- Tito "El Bambino" El Patron - El Amor
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Presumo
- Luis Fonsi - Aqui Estoy Yo
- Fanny Lu - Tu No Eres Para Mi
May 23, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Richard LaGravenese
Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2009
Directed by: James Watkins
Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell
Country: United States of America
The Proposal
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson
Country: United States of America
May 23, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Sortilegio
Release year: 2009
Land of the Lost
Release year: 2009
Directed by: Brad Silberling
The Incredible Human Journey
Release year: 2009
Little Krishna
Release year: 2009
Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment
Release year: 2009
May 23, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Pretty In Plaid
By: Jen Lancaster
Available in paperback now! Jen Lancaster's cultural inequalities had to originate somewhere...and fans can now find out where in Pretty in Plaid, a New York Times bestseller.
Resilience
By: Elizabeth Edwards
Saving Graces is the bestselling book by the same name. She shares her inspiring message about the blessings and challenges of dealing with adversity.
Eclipse
By: Stephenie Meyer
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 …
Summer On Blossom Street
By: Debbie Macomber
Knitting and life are both about beginnings and endings. Lydia Goetz, owner and operator of A Good Yarn in Seattle's Blossom Street offers a Knit to Quit class.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 5: The Last Olympian
By: Rick Riordan
The half-bloods have been training for the battle against the Titans all year, even though they know the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever and his power grows with each god and half-blood that he recruits.
May 23, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cars Race-O-Rama
Brütal Legend
Alive 4-Ever
Christmas Clix
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Sacrifice
Who was the US President on May 23, 2009?
On May 23, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2009?
On May 23, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 2009?
On May 23, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
What happened in 2009?
2009 was filled with very interesting events such as
- For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
- Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
- Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.
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What was the calendar for May 2009?
May 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
