What happened on Thursday December 24, 2009?

Here's what happened on December 24, 2009:

• US Senate Passes Historic Healthcare Reform Bill In a pivotal vote of 60-39, the United States Senate approved a comprehensive healthcare bill that would extend insurance coverage to approximately 30 million additional Americans, marking a significant milestone in healthcare reform efforts.
• US Government Increases Financial Support for Mortgage Giants The Obama administration announced a significant financial commitment to support Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other mortgage finance institutions, expanding potential support from US$200 Billion to US$810 Billion in 2010, reflecting the ongoing economic recovery efforts after the 2008 financial crisis.
• Greece Approves Emergency Budget Cuts The Greek parliament approved emergency reductions in government spending for 2010 in an attempt to mitigate the country's growing budget deficit, reflecting the broader economic challenges facing European nations during the global financial crisis.
• Christmas Eve Blizzard Devastates Oklahoma and North Texas A powerful winter storm created extreme blizzard conditions across Oklahoma and Western North Texas, producing 4 to 8 inches of snow, winds up to 60 mph, and causing nine fatalities. The National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Warning, leading to widespread disruptions in transportation and commerce.
• Suicide Bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan A suicide bombing attack in Kandahar resulted in at least eight fatalities, contributing to the ongoing instability and violence in the region during the late 2009 period.
• Russian President Orders Police Force Reduction Following a series of scandals involving police misconduct, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed an order mandating a 20% staff reduction in the Interior Ministry, signaling efforts to address corruption and improve law enforcement standards.
• Pope Benedict XVI Knocked During Christmas Eve Mass During a procession preceding the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Pope Benedict XVI was knocked down by a woman. Cardinal Roger Etchegaray was present and suffered a hip fracture in the incident.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $203.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.88
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.89

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.52 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0495 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.037 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8281 CNY
• 1 EUR = 131.65 JPY

December 24, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2009 can also be written as 12/24/2009 in the US and as 24/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 2009:

• George Michael

  Legendary pop singer and songwriter, known for his incredible musical career with Wham! and as a solo artist.

• Rafael Caldera

  Venezuelan lawyer and politician who served as the 65th President of Venezuela, playing a significant role in the country's democratic...

• Marcus Bakker

  Dutch journalist and politician (b. 1923).

• Giulio Bosetti
• Freddy Artiles

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on December 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
2. Ke$ha - TiK ToK
3. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
4. Iyaz - Replay
5. Owl City - Fireflies

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2009 was I Invented Sex by Trey Songz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Trey Songz Featuring Drake - I Invented Sex
2. Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake - Money To Blow
3. Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me
4. Usher - Papers
5. Jay-Z + Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 2009

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Someone born on December 24, 2009 is:

15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 10 days old,

or 805 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5640 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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

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

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