What happened on Saturday, December 26, 2009?

Here's what happened on December 26, 2009:

• Commemorating the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami On December 26, 2009, ceremonies were held across Southeast and South Asia to mark the fifth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which killed approximately 230,000 people. Survivors and families of victims participated in memorial services, visited mass graves, and scattered flower petals to honor those lost. source: reuters.com
• Targeted Bombing in Southern Beirut A targeted bomb explosion occurred in southern Beirut, Lebanon, killing an unidentified Hamas member and injuring two others. The incident reflects the ongoing tensions and complex political landscape in the region.
• Lufthansa Flight Security Incident A Lufthansa flight between Frankfurt, Germany, and Detroit, Michigan, was diverted and searched by a bomb squad from Reykjavik, Iceland, due to an unidentified and unclaimed bag. The incident highlights ongoing aviation security concerns in the post-9/11 era.

Events in 2009

December 26, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 2009

December 26, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Roeselare : 3 - 0
• Club Brugge - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
• Germinal - Genk : 1 - 0
• Standard - Lokeren : 2 - 0
• St Truiden - Mechelen : 5 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Plymouth : 0 - 1
• Coventry - Doncaster : 1 - 0
• Crystal Palace - Ipswich : 3 - 1
• Derby - Blackpool : 0 - 2
• Leicester - Sheffield United : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Hayes & Yeading : 5 - 0
• Barrow - Gateshead : 3 - 3
• Cambridge - Stevenage : 1 - 3
• Crawley Town - Eastbourne Borough : 2 - 2
• Ebbsfleet - Grays : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Inverness C - Dundee : 1 - 1
• Partick - Queen of Sth : 2 - 2

December 26, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 360th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2009 can also be written as 12/26/2009 in the US and as 26/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 2009:

• Dennis Brutus

  Renowned South African poet and anti-apartheid activist who played a significant role in the struggle against racial oppression, using...

• Yves Rocher

  Renowned French entrepreneur who revolutionized natural cosmetics and founded the global beauty brand Yves Rocher.

• Giuseppe Chiappella

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 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 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 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 26th 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 26, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 02:46 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 26, 2009

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Someone born on December 26, 2009 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 7 days old,

or 866 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6063 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2009?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2009.

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