What happened on Friday April 24, 2009?

Here's what happened on April 24, 2009:

• WHO Warns of Swine Flu Spread The World Health Organization expressed serious concern about the rapid international spread of influenza originating from Mexico and the United States, confirming international cases and potential fatalities. This marked the early stages of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
• Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico Approximately 1,000 people were infected with swine influenza in Mexico, with a reported death toll of up to 68 individuals. This outbreak would soon develop into a global pandemic.
• Baghdad Shrine Suicide Bombing In Baghdad, Iraq, two female suicide bombers detonated explosives outside the Imam Moussa al-Kadhim Shi'ite Muslim shrine, resulting in a devastating terrorist attack that killed 60 people and wounded at least 125 others. The attack targeted a significant religious site, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions in Iraq.
• ANC Wins South African Elections South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) secured a decisive victory, winning 67% of the vote. Jacob Zuma was set to become president, despite previous controversies including rape and corruption allegations.
• American Journalists Facing North Korean Charges Two Current TV journalists were set to face criminal charges in North Korea, indicating heightened diplomatic tensions between the United States and North Korea.
• Bovine Genome Sequenced Scientists successfully sequenced the complete bovine genome, a significant breakthrough in genetic research with potential implications for agriculture and veterinary science.
• Northern Mariana Islands Lieutenant Governor Convicted Timothy P. Villagomez, Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, was convicted of fraud, wire fraud, and bribery, highlighting governmental corruption issues.
• Democrat Wins New York Congressional Seat Scott Murphy, a Democrat, won the special election for New York's 20th congressional district, contributing to the Democratic Party's political momentum.
• American Southern Bank Closure American Southern Bank in Kennesaw, Georgia was closed, reflecting the ongoing financial challenges during the 2008-2009 economic crisis.

Events in 2009

April 24, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 2009

April 24, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 24, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $124.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $101.17

Exchange Rates on April 24, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2091 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1387 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.826 CNY
• 1 EUR = 128.7 JPY

April 24, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Germinal - Club Brugge : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Hertha : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Duisburg : 0 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Augsburg : 2 - 1
• St Pauli - Freiburg : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Amiens : 0 - 2
• Angers - Boulogne : 1 - 5
• Brest - Sedan : 2 - 2
• Clermont - Reims : 1 - 0
• Lens - Bastia : 1 - 0

April 24, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2009 can also be written as 4/24/2009 in the US and as 24/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2009 in April 2009 calendar

Famous people died on April 24, 2009:

• Gianni Alberto Vitrotti

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Flo Rida - Right Round
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. Jamie Foxx - Blame It

April 24, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone
3. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
4. Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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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.

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April 24, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:19 am and setting at 08:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 2009

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Someone born on April 24, 2009 is:

16 years and 20 days old,

or 192 months and 20 days old,

or 837 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5864 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2009?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2009.

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