What happened on Saturday April 25, 2009?

About April 25th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: The World Health Organization declares the emerging H1N1 influenza outbreak in Mexico and the United States a 'public health emergency of international concern'. The novel virus, a unique combination of bird, swine, and human influenza strains, has caused approximately 80 deaths and infected over 1,000 people across Mexico since its first detection in March.
  • Day of the week: April 25th, 2009 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about April 25th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on April 25th, 2009.

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April 25, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 25, 2009:

  • Swine Flu Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization declares the emerging H1N1 influenza outbreak in Mexico and the United States a 'public health emergency of international concern'. The novel virus, a unique combination of bird, swine, and human influenza strains, has caused approximately 80 deaths and infected over 1,000 people across Mexico since its first detection in March.
  • African National Congress Wins South African Election The ruling African National Congress (ANC) secures a significant victory in South Africa's general election, winning 65.9 percent of the votes. The Democratic Alliance emerges as the main opposition with 16.66 percent, while the Congress of the People captures 7.42 percent of the vote.
  • North Korea Nuclear Activity North Korea begins reprocessing fuel rods at its Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Center, potentially escalating international tensions regarding its nuclear program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

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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
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What day of the week was April 25, 2009?


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

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April 25, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 25, 2009:

  • Beatrice Arthur

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April 25, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 25, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Right Round youtube
  4. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone youtube
  5. - Blame It youtube

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. - Blame It
  2. - Dead And Gone
  3. - Turnin Me On
  4. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
  5. - Rockin' That Thang
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April 25, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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

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April 25, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on April 25, 2009?


Someone born on April 25, 2009 is:

15 years 11 months old,

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or 5842 days old,

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