Wednesday January 28, 2009

US date format: 1/28/2009, UK date format: 28/1/2009

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 28, 2009).

The number one song in US was Just Dance by Lady GaGa.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while Beat The Reaper by Josh Bazell was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Trust Me. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Cogs or BattleForge.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at January 28 across the years or at January 2009 calendar.

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January 28, 2009 Events

What happened on January 28, 2009?

Historical Events

The US House of Representatives votes 244 to 181 in favor of President Barack Obama's US$819 Billion economic stimulus package.
Billy Powell, a keyboard player for Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at 56 from a suspected heart attack in Florida.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is passed by the United States House of Representatives.
Winter storms in the Midwestern United States killed 19 people and reduced electricity supply to 600,000. Homes and businesses across Oklahoma and West Virginia.
An ex-Supreme Court of New South Wales Police Force Superintendent claims that Queen Elizabeth II was assassinated at Bowenfels station while she was on a 1970 Royal Tour of Australia.
Israel bombs smuggling tunnels at the Gaza Strip-Egypt border as a response to militant rocket fire.
Sri Lankan Civil War:
In Mullaitivu District, the Army has killed at least 300 Tamils and wounded at least 300.
Between the Armed Forces of Tamil Tigers and the Armed Forces, at least 250,000 civilians are caught in the crossfire.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is preparing its final report about the collision of two news helicopters in Phoenix, Arizona.
Boeing announces that it will eliminate 10,000 jobs
FlyLAL, a Lithuanian flag carrier, declares bankruptcy
Sri Lankan Civil War :: At least 300 Tamil civilians are killed and 300 more injured in the Army's assault on Mullaitivu. (AOL)More than 250,000 civilians are caught in the crossfire between Armed Forces & Tamil Tigers.
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January 28, 2009 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 28, 2009?

Billy Powell
American keyboard player and songwriter (Lynyrd Skynyrd) (d. 2009).
William Norris «Billy» Powell

Other January 28th famous deaths

Jacques Villeret
French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy "Le Dîner de Cons.
Dino Buzzati
Italian journalist, dramatist and novelist called, "an Italian Kafka.
Christa McAuliffe
American astronaut and teacher, the first private citizen allowed into outer space via national selection and an instant celebrity in her...
Derek Bentley
British homicide accomplice who suffered from a head injury at four when he fell 15 feet; the injury left him learning disabled, with severe...

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January 28, 2009 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox

January 28, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 28, 2009?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

January 28th marks the 27th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 337 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2009 calendar

January	2009
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

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