What happened on Tuesday October 27, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 27, 2009:

• Austrian University Student Protests for Free Education Austrian universities experienced widespread grassroots occupations, with significant student movements in Vienna, Graz, and Linz, ultimately leading to advocacy for free education for all students.
• RasGas Inaugurates World's Largest LNG Train RasGas, a Qatari energy company, officially inaugurated the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production train, marking a significant milestone in global energy infrastructure and Qatar's natural gas industry.
• Australian Climate Change Coastal Warning The Australian government released a comprehensive report highlighting the significant threats of climate change and global warming to the country's coastal regions. The report suggests potential drastic measures, including the possibility of restricting or banning coastal residential developments to mitigate environmental risks.
• China Confirms Execution of Tibetan Protesters The Chinese government confirmed the execution of two Tibetan individuals in the previous year, related to unrest and political tensions in the Tibet Autonomous Region, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.
• Pope Appoints Cardinal Turkson to Vatican Council Pope Benedict XVI appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson from Cape Coast, Ghana, as the new head of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, signaling increased representation of African leadership within the Vatican's administrative structure.
• French Political Figures Convicted of Illegal Arms Sales Jean-Christophe Mitterrand, son of former French President François Mitterrand, and ex-minister Charles Pasqua were convicted of illegal arms sales to Angola, revealing complex political corruption networks.
• Honduran Political Violence Escalates Two high-ranking army officers and a nephew of interim Honduran leader Robert Micheletti were killed, indicating ongoing political instability and potential internal conflicts in Honduras.
• British Couple Missing After Somali Piracy A British couple went missing after their yacht was hijacked by Somali pirates off the Seychelles coast, highlighting the persistent maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean region.
• North Korea Claims South Korean Defector Crossing North Korea announced that a South Korean defector crossed the Korean Demilitarized Zone to join the North, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
• David Shepherd, Renowned Cricket Umpire, Dies David Shepherd, a highly respected English cricket umpire who officiated in 92 Test matches and 172 One Day Internationals, passed away from lung cancer at the age of 68.

Events in 2009

October 27, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 2009

October 27, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 27, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $201.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.07
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.18

Exchange Rates on October 27, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.79 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0642 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0212 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8294 CNY
• 1 EUR = 135.96 JPY

October 27, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Nimes : 2 - 0
• Angers - Brest : 1 - 2
• Arles - Dijon : 0 - 0
• Caen - Vannes : 4 - 2
• Chateauroux - Metz : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bristol Rvs - Leeds : 0 - 4

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ancona - Piacenza : 2 - 1
• Brescia - Gallipoli : 0 - 1
• Empoli - Triestina : 1 - 1
• Lecce - Reggina : 3 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Guimaraes - Sp Lisbon : 1 - 1

October 27, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 300th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 2009 can also be written as 10/27/2009 in the US and as 27/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 27, 2009:

• David Shepherd

  Renowned British wildlife artist famous for his passionate conservation work and iconic animal paintings, particularly his celebrated 'Tiger...

• John David Carson

  American actor (b. 1952).

• Roy DeCarava

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Jay Sean - Down
2. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Britney Spears - 3

October 27, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake Featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem - Forever
3. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 October 27, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 01:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 2009

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Someone born on October 27, 2009 is:

15 years 6 months old,

or 186 months and 6 days old,

or 809 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 2009?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 27, 2009.

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