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About May 23rd, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 23, 2009, a car bomb exploded in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and injuring many others. The attack targeted a police station and was part of a series of violent incidents in the region linked to militant groups.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 2009 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- May 23, 2009: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 23, 2009?
- May 23, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 2009: Number 1 song 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?
- How old is someone born on May 23, 2009?
- Back in 2009
May 23, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2009:
- Peshawar car bombing kills dozens in Pakistan On May 23, 2009, a car bomb exploded in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing at least 25 people and injuring many others. The attack targeted a police station and was part of a series of violent incidents in the region linked to militant groups. source: bbc.com
- Madhav Kumar Nepal elected as Nepal's Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal was elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal on May 23, 2009, following a vote in the Constituent Assembly. His election marked a significant political shift in the country as he took over from the previous Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal. source: aljazeera.com
- Australian economic stimulus payment On May 23, 2009, the Australian government began distributing economic stimulus payments to eligible citizens as part of a package aimed at mitigating the effects of the global financial crisis. source: rba.gov.au
- Obama Nominates NASA Administrator US President Barack Obama nominates Charles F. Bolden, Jr., a former astronaut, to lead NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration, signaling potential changes in space exploration policy.
- UN Calls for Humanitarian Aid in Sri Lanka UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urges increased humanitarian assistance for 250,000 war refugees in Sri Lanka, drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis.
- Madagascar Political Reconciliation Political parties in Madagascar agree to form a provisional government and establish a truth and reconciliation committee, indicating a potential path towards political stability.
- Horst Koehler Re-elected as German President German President Horst Koehler is re-elected for a second five-year term by the Federal Assembly, continuing his leadership of the ceremonial presidential role.
May 23, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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
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 famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2009:
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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.
- 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 music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
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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.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 23, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2009 was Waning crescent.
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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How old is someone born on May 23, 2009?
Someone born on May 23, 2009 is:
17 years 2 months old,
or 206 months and 18 days old,
or 898 weeks and 2 days old,
or 6288 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 2009?
There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 23rd 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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.
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The history attached to May 23, 2009 includes Peshawar car bombing kills dozens in Pakistan, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 23, 2009 included “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 23, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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