What happened on Monday May 25, 2009?

Here's what happened on May 25, 2009:

• Hubble Space Telescope Final Servicing Mission NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis successfully completed the final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, extending the orbital observatory's operational capabilities and scientific potential.
• North Korea's Second Nuclear Test North Korea conducted its second nuclear device test on May 25, 2009, significantly escalating regional tensions. Following the nuclear test, Pyongyang also launched several missile tests, which drew strong international condemnation. The test was performed in North Hamgyong province and was swiftly condemned by the United Nations Security Council as a provocative act threatening global security.
• UK Parliament Expense Scandal A significant political controversy erupted in the United Kingdom when nine ministers were implicated in a parliamentary expense scandal, revealing systemic issues of financial impropriety within the government's administrative ranks.
• Somalia Seeks Help Against Militants Somali President Sharif Ahmed made an international appeal for assistance in combating Islamic militant groups threatening the country's stability and security.
• Thailand's Economic Recession Thailand's economy experienced a significant contraction in the first quarter of 2009, shrinking more than anticipated and officially entering a recession, reflecting the broader global economic downturn.
• Mongolia Elects New President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, representing the Democratic Party, was elected as the President of Mongolia, marking a significant moment in the country's democratic political transition.
• Singapore's Economic Indicator Drop Singapore experienced its largest recorded drop in the consumer price index, with a 1.5% decline in April 2009, reflecting the global economic challenges during the financial crisis.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from May. 25, 2009

May 25, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on May 25, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1235 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0828 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8235 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.91 JPY

May 25, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 145th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 2009 can also be written as 5/25/2009 in the US and as 25/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 2009 in May 2009 calendar

Famous people died on May 25, 2009:

• Haakon Lie

  Influential Norwegian politician who served as the Labour Party's secretary from 1945 to 1969, playing a crucial role in post-war Norwegian...

• Giovanni Dore

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on May 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Jamie Foxx - Blame It
4. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite

May 25, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 2009 was Birthday Sex by Jeremih, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
3. Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
4. Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
5. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 25, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:04 am and setting at 10:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 2009

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Someone born on May 25, 2009 is:

16 years and 4 days old,

or 192 months and 4 days old,

or 835 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5848 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 25th 2026.

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

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

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