Friday May 29, 2009

US date format: 5/29/2009, UK date format: 29/5/2009

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 29, 2009).

The number one song in US was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while A-Rod by Selena Roberts was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Ross Kemp in Search of Pirates. If you liked videogames you were probably playing ColorZ or Captain Forever.

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 May 29 across the years or at May 2009 calendar.

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May 29, 2009 Events

What happened on May 29, 2009?

Historical Events

Heritage Auction Galleries holds their Signature auction in Long Beach (California). The best-known 1856-O Coronet double-eagle SP-63 PCGS sells for US$1,4375,000
Jay Leno's 17-year tenure as host of NBC's The Tonight Show has come to an end.
At the United Kingdom's 2010 General Election, Elliot Morley, Member of Parliament for Scunthorpe will resign.
Phil Spector, an American record producer, is currently in prison for 19 years after he murdered actress Lana Clarkson.
American media companies Time Warner and AOL have merged.
The Movie Premiere at Up
From the creators of Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Cars, and the Director of Monsters, Inc.
After 217 years of being in business, the Irish brewery Beamish and Crawford has closed.
Pat Kenny, an Irish broadcaster, hosts the final episode of The Late Late Show.
Kavya Shivashankar, Kansas, wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee Washington, D.C.
The state funeral of former President Roh Moo Hyun is held in Seoul (South Korea).
The United States Department of Defense will establish a computer-security military command.
A dam bursts in Piaui (Brazil), killing four people.
In Africa, the lethal Lujo virus has been identified.
North Korea launches a ballistic missile with a short range.
Soyuz TMA-15 docks to the International Space Station
The government of Ireland plans to recapitalize Anglo Irish Bank with EUR4 billion.
In the last five months of Sri Lanka’s civil war, at least 20,000 civilians were killed.
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May 29, 2009 Famous Deaths

Who died on May 29, 2009?

Karine Ruby
French snowboarder and Olympic champion, who won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
Nantas Salvalaggio
Henry Bassen

Other May 29th famous deaths

Romy Schneider
German actress, internationally known, having made her screen debut at the age of 14.
Dennis Hopper
American actor and director who first landed a role in "Rebel Without A Cause" at age 19.
Harvey Korman
American actor and comedian, who has appeared on stage and in TV commercials.
Erich Honecker
German politician, the President of East Germany from 5/3/1971 to 10/18/1989.

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May 29, 2009 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

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

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox

May 29, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was May 29, 2009?

The day of the week was Friday.

May 29th marks the 148th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 216 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

May 2009 calendar

May	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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Music charts

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