What happened on Tuesday May 26, 2009?

About May 26th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: The trial of prominent pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi took place, drawing international attention to political repression in Burma and generating calls for her immediate release.
  • Day of the week: May 26th, 2009 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about May 26th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on May 26th, 2009.

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May 26, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 2009:

  • Trial of Aung San Suu Kyi The trial of prominent pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi took place, drawing international attention to political repression in Burma and generating calls for her immediate release.
  • Obama Nominates Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme Court President Barack Obama announced his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, a federal judge, to serve as a Justice on the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in judicial and political history.
  • California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 8 The California Supreme Court maintained Proposition 8, a controversial ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage in the state, sparking significant legal and social debate about marriage equality.
  • North Korea Conducts Missile Tests North Korea escalated regional tensions by conducting two additional missile tests, further challenging international diplomatic efforts and raising concerns about potential military provocations.
  • France Establishes First Permanent Military Base in Persian Gulf France inaugurated its first permanent military installation in the Persian Gulf, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The strategic base will accommodate up to 500 French troops and includes naval, air, and training facilities.
  • Cyclone Aila Devastates Bangladesh and India A catastrophic cyclone struck Bangladesh and West Bengal in eastern India, resulting in the tragic loss of over 155 lives and displacing approximately 500,000 people, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.
  • South Africa Enters Economic Recession South Africa's economy experienced a significant contraction of 6.4% in the first quarter of 2009, officially entering a recession and signaling broader economic challenges in the region.
  • Suicide Attack in Afghanistan's Kapisa Province A devastating suicide attack in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, claimed the lives of six individuals, highlighting the ongoing security challenges and violence in the region.

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

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May 26, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 26, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.39
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $124.76
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.54
  • General Electric GE: opens at $13.02
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $101.32

Exchange Rates on May 26, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 94.93 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.116 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0839 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8325 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 132.83 JPY
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What day of the week was May 26, 2009?


May 26, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 146th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 2009 can also be written as 5/26/2009 in the US and as 26/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Blame It youtube
  4. - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) youtube
  5. - Day 'N' Nite youtube

May 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 2009 was Birthday Sex by Jeremih, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

  1. - Birthday Sex youtube
  2. - Blame It
  3. - Knock You Down
  4. - Boyfriend #2
  5. - Turn My Swag On
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May 26, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 26, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:12 am and setting at 11:03 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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How old is someone born on May 26, 2009?


Someone born on May 26, 2009 is:

15 years 10 months old,

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

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

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