What happened on Friday October 23, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2009:

• UK Economy Continues Contraction The United Kingdom's GDP contracted by 0.4% between July and September, marking six consecutive quarters of economic decline - the first such sustained contraction since record-keeping began in 1955.
• US Seeks Extradition of Roman Polanski According to the Swiss Government, the United States requested the extradition of film director Roman Polanski for illegal sexual relations with a minor in 1977.
• Universal Mobile Phone Charger Approved The International Telecommunication Union approved a universal mobile phone charger compatible with any handset, potentially reducing electronic waste and consumer inconvenience.
• UN Rotterdam Rules Convention Ratified The United Nations 'Rotterdam Rules' convention regulating international maritime carriage of goods was ratified upon receiving its twentieth signature, modernizing international shipping regulations.
• Massive Explosion in Peshawar A significant explosion devastated an upscale area in Peshawar, Pakistan, causing substantial damage and potential casualties.
• ASEAN Establishes First Human Rights Commission The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) was established as the first regional human rights body for Southeast Asia.
• African Bishops Call for Leadership Accountability Over 200 African Roman Catholic bishops released a 12-page document urging corrupt leaders to resign and repent, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in the continent.
• Vatican Considers Personal Prelature for Lefebvrist Groups Bernard Fellay, Superior General of The Society of St. Pius X, announced that the Vatican is exploring the possibility of converting Lefebvrist groups into a personal prelature, signaling potential reconciliation efforts.
• Jean Todt Elected FIA President Jean Todt defeated Ari Vatanen to become the new head of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), succeeding Max Mosley after 16 years of leadership.
• Oil Refinery Fire in Puerto Rico A massive fire erupted at an oil refinery near Catano, Puerto Rico, following an explosion, potentially causing significant environmental and economic impact.
• Thomas P. G. Cholmondeley Released from Prison Thomas P. G. Cholmondeley, a white Kenyan landowner, was released after serving five months in prison for manslaughter, marking a significant legal resolution in a high-profile case.

Events in 2009

October 23, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2009

October 23, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.33
• Apple AAPL: opens at $205.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.95

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2009:

• 1 USD = 92.04 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0537 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0086 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.829 CNY
• 1 EUR = 138.13 JPY

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lokeren - Genk : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Leverkusen - Dortmund : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Augsburg : 1 - 3
• Greuther Furth - Koblenz : 1 - 2
• Kaiserslautern - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Le Havre : 1 - 1
• Brest - Strasbourg : 1 - 1
• Caen - Angers : 2 - 1
• Dijon - Nantes : 1 - 2
• Istres - Ajaccio : 0 - 2

October 23, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2009 can also be written as 10/23/2009 in the US and as 23/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2009 was 3 by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Britney Spears - 3
2. Jay Sean - Down
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
5. Jay-Z - Run This Town

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
4. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
5. Pleasure P - Under

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2009

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Someone born on October 23, 2009 is:

15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months

or 808 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5661 days old,

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

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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