What happened on Tuesday February 24, 2009?

Here's what happened on February 24, 2009:

• Gardai, an Irish Criminal Investigation Bureau, conducts a search at the Anglo Irish Bank headquarters located in Saint Stephen's Green.
• The National Front marches against Thailand's Government House demanding early elections.
• The Taliban announces a ceasefire for its war in Swat Valley, northwest Pakistan.
• After failing to reach Earth's orbit, NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory crashes into the Pacific Ocean near Antarctica.
• Ireland's Stock Exchange drops to its lowest level since 1995.
• The Iraqi Police Service murders an interpreter from Iraq and injures at most three U.S. troops in Mosul
• Heavy fighting in Mogadishu (Somalia) has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 90 injuries.
• U.S. President Obama, Taro Aso, and the Japanese Prime Minister promise to work together in stimulating economic demand as well as fighting protectionism.
• Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy, and Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, agree to collaborate in the revival nuclear power in Italy.
• After receiving government assistance, teachers in Zimbabwe will cease their strike action.
• A shooting at Mardi Gras in New Orleans leaves six people and one infant with serious injuries.
• Address by President Barack Obama to a Joint session of Congress
• The U.S. Senate confirms Hilda Solis to be Secretary of Labor.
• In New York City's Chinatown, two people are killed and 28 others are injured by an apartment building fire.
• The Iraqi National Museum is reopened for the first time since it was looted by the U.S. Armed Forces invasion in 2003.
• Sweden's government announces Crown Princess Victoria's engagement to Daniel Westling, personal trainer.
• Obama Addresses Joint Session of Congress United States President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress, discussing his initiatives for economic reform, including energy, healthcare, and education. He emphasizes the importance of U.S. efforts in combating extremism in the Middle East and stresses that the answers to the country's problems lie in its laboratories, universities, fields, and factories. He also highlights the recovery plan that will save or create 3.5 million jobs over the next two years, with more than 90% of these jobs in the private sector.
• Hilda Solis Confirmed as Labor Secretary The U.S. Senate confirms Hilda Solis as the Secretary of Labor, marking a significant appointment in the Obama administration's efforts to address economic challenges.
• Heavy Fighting in Mogadishu Heavy fighting in Mogadishu, Somalia, results in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuries to 90 others.
• Iraq's National Museum Reopens Iraq's National Museum, which was looted during the U.S. invasion in 2003, reopens after extensive restoration efforts.
• Obama and Aso Pledge Economic Cooperation U.S. President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso agree to cooperate in stimulating economic demand and combating protectionism.
• Berlusconi and Sarkozy Discuss Nuclear Power Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and French President Nicolas Sarkozy announce their cooperation in reviving nuclear power in Italy.
• Ireland's Stock Exchange Hits Historic Low Ireland's Stock Exchange experiences a significant decline, reaching its lowest level since 1995.
• NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory Fails NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory fails to reach Earth's orbit and lands in the Pacific Ocean near Antarctica.
• Taliban Announces Ceasefire in Swat Valley The Taliban announces a ceasefire in its war in northwest Pakistan's Swat Valley, marking a significant development in the region's conflict.
• Swedish Crown Princess Engagement Sweden's government announces the engagement of Crown Princess Victoria to personal trainer Daniel Westling.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.71
• Apple AAPL: opens at $87.45
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $17.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $8.96
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.42

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2009:

• 1 USD = 96.64 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2425 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1601 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8375 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.09 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crystal Palace - Birmingham : 0 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crawley Town - Lewes : 5 - 1
• Grays - Cambridge : 0 - 1
• Histon - Barrow : 2 - 0
• Northwich - Kettering Town : 0 - 0
• Rushden & D - York : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Berwick - Annan Athletic : 1 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Northampton : 1 - 1
• Cheltenham - Millwall : 1 - 3
• Colchester - Stockport : 1 - 0
• Crewe - Yeovil : 2 - 0
• Oldham - Bristol Rvs : 0 - 2

February 24, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2009 can also be written as 2/24/2009 in the US and as 24/2/2009 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 2009 in February 2009 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Eminem - Crack A Bottle
4. Kanye West - Heartless
5. Lady GaGa - Just Dance

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo Featuring Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - She Got Her Own

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:15 am and setting at 06:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Mar 11, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 2009

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Someone born on February 24, 2009 is:

16 years 2 months old,

or 194 months and 20 days old,

or 846 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5923 days old,

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

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