What happened on Monday June 29, 2009?

About June 29th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for orchestrating the largest and most brazen investment fraud in Wall Street's history, characterized by the judge as 'extraordinarily evil'. His Ponzi scheme devastated thousands of investors and is considered one of the most significant financial crimes of the 21st century.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 2009 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (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 June 29th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on June 29th, 2009.

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June 29, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 2009:

  • Bernard Madoff Sentenced for Massive Investment Fraud Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for orchestrating the largest and most brazen investment fraud in Wall Street's history, characterized by the judge as 'extraordinarily evil'. His Ponzi scheme devastated thousands of investors and is considered one of the most significant financial crimes of the 21st century.
  • Iranian Presidential Election Certification The controversial Iranian presidential election was certified by the Guardian Council, amid widespread international skepticism and domestic protests about the election's fairness.
  • US Resumes Secret Surveillance Flights in Pakistan The United States resumed secret surveillance flights to aid Pakistani military commanders, indicating continued strategic cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
  • US Air Force Minuteman III Missile Test The United States Air Force conducted a successful test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, launching it from California's coast and targeting a point in the Pacific Ocean approximately 4,200 miles (6,750 km) away, demonstrating long-range missile capabilities.
  • Iranian Embassy Staff Detention Five of the nine Iranian staff members at the British Embassy in Tehran were detained, escalating diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United Kingdom.
  • Argentine Legislative Election Outcome The opposition achieved a significant victory in the Argentine legislative election, leading to the resignation of Nestor Kirchner and signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
  • UN Secretary General's Burma Visit Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, planned to travel to Burma to advocate for democratic reforms, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to promote political change in the region.
  • International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters Established The Preparatory Commission for the International Renewable Energy Agency officially designated Masdar City in Abu Dhabi as the headquarters for the organization, signaling a strategic move in promoting renewable energy development in the Middle East.
  • Scientific Confirmation of Saint Paul's Remains Pope Benedict XVI announced that scientific tests have confirmed the bones found in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome are indeed those of Saint Paul, providing significant archaeological and historical validation.
  • Train Collision in Chenzhou, China A tragic train collision occurred in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, central China, resulting in at least three fatalities and 60 injuries, highlighting ongoing transportation safety concerns.

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June 29, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 29, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 29, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $143.46
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $11.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.99

Exchange Rates on June 29, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 96.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1567 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.084 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8344 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.23 JPY
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What day of the week was June 29, 2009?


June 29, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 180th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 2009 can also be written as 6/29/2009 in the US and as 29/6/2009 in UK and Europe.

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June 29, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 29th and July 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 29, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  3. - Best I Ever Had youtube
  4. - Knock You Down youtube
  5. - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) youtube

June 29, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

  1. - Best I Ever Had youtube
  2. - Knock You Down
  3. - Every Girl
  4. - Birthday Sex youtube
  5. - Ego
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June 29, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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June 29, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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June 29, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 June 29, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 01:28 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

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

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How old is someone born on June 29, 2009?


Someone born on June 29, 2009 is:

15 years 10 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 2009?

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