What happened on Saturday, April 25, 2009?

Here's what happened on April 25, 2009:

• Swine flu global health emergency The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on April 25, 2009, in response to the swine flu outbreak. This declaration prompted countries to implement measures to control the spread of the virus. source: who.int
• African National Congress wins South African election On April 25, 2009, the African National Congress (ANC) was declared the winner of the South African general election, securing a significant majority. This victory reaffirmed the party's dominance in South African politics since the end of apartheid. source: bbc.com
• North Korea nuclear activity On April 25, 2009, reports surfaced regarding North Korea's continued nuclear activity, raising international concerns about security and proliferation. This development was part of ongoing tensions in the region. source: reuters.com
• Iceland's Left-Wing Coalition Wins Election On April 25, 2009, Iceland held snap parliamentary elections following public pressure due to the 2008-2011 financial crisis. The Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement, which formed the outgoing coalition government under Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, both made gains, securing an overall majority in the Althing (Iceland's parliament). The Progressive Party also made gains, and the new Citizens' Movement gained four seats. The Independence Party, which had been in power for 18 years until January 2009, lost a third of its support and nine seats in the Althing. source: en.wikipedia.org
• ANC Loses Supermajority The African National Congress loses its supermajority in South Africa's National Assembly, signaling potential political shifts in the country's legislative landscape.
• Beatrice Arthur Passes Away Renowned American actress Beatrice Arthur, famous for her Emmy-winning roles in 'All in the Family' and 'The Golden Girls', and her Tony Award-winning performance in 'Mame', dies at age 86 from cancer in Los Angeles, California.
• Somali Piracy Incident Somali pirates seize control of the German vessel MV Patriot and subsequently free a Greek ship, highlighting ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.
• Matthew Stafford NFL Draft Matthew Stafford signs a six-year contract with the Detroit Lions worth between US$41.7 and $78 million, marking a significant milestone in his professional football career.
• Ethiopian Political Crackdown Ethiopian authorities arrest 35 individuals in connection with Berhanu Nega's alleged plot to overthrow the government, demonstrating the state's response to perceived political threats.
• Iceland Legislative Elections Iceland holds its legislative elections, reflecting the country's democratic processes in the aftermath of its significant economic challenges.
• University Professor Murder Accusation University of Georgia Professor George Zinkhan is accused of killing three people in Athens, Georgia, United States, in a shocking criminal incident.
• Chinese Publishing House Merger China's state-owned Jiangsu People's Publishing House acquires Beijing Republic Publishing, reflecting ongoing consolidation in the Chinese publishing industry.

Events in 2009

April 25, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 2009

April 25, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Udinese : 1 - 2
• Fiorentina - Roma : 4 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Dender : 4 - 0
• Bergen - Westerlo : 0 - 2
• Charleroi - Waregem : 1 - 0
• Kortrijk - Tubize : 2 - 2
• Lokeren - Mouscron : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1
• Dortmund - Hamburg : 2 - 0
• Hannover - FC Koln : 2 - 1
• Leverkusen - Karlsruhe : 0 - 1
• Stuttgart - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Numancia : 2 - 1
• Malaga - La Coruna : 1 - 1
• Valencia - Barcelona : 2 - 2

April 25, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 115th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 2009 can also be written as 4/25/2009 in the US and as 25/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 2009 in April 2009 calendar

Famous people died on April 25, 2009:

• Beatrice Arthur

  Beatrice Arthur was an American actress and comedian, celebrated for her leading roles on television sitcoms 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Her performances were known for their wit, depth, and the way they challenged societal norms, particularly regarding women's roles and issues including feminism and aging. [bio]

• Bea Arthur

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on April 25th

April 25, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 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 25, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 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 25th 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 25, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 10:09 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 25, 2009

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Someone born on April 25, 2009 is:

17 years 2 months old,

or 206 months and 28 days old,

or 899 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6298 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 2009?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 25th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 25, 2009.

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