Thursday April 30, 2009

US date format: 4/30/2009, UK date format: 30/4/2009

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 30, 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 Long Lost by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Incredible Human Journey. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bionic Heart or Contra ReBirth.

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 April 30 across the years or at April 2009 calendar.

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April 30, 2009 Events

What happened on April 30, 2009?

Historical Events

Chrysler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and Fiat announces a partnership. The US government announced that it would provide debtor-in possession financing of up to US$3.5billion and exit financing of up to US$4.5billion. A new ownershop arrangement is in place for the company. It will be managed by 55 percent United Auto Workers' Healthcare Trust Fund, Fiat 20 Percent, U.S., and Canadian governments, each with a 10 percent combined stake.
Due to the spread H1N1 flu virus, the World Health Organization has raised its global pandemic alert from Level 4 to Level 5. About 300 schools in the USA have been closed. Mexico's death toll is at 176. President Felipe Calderon orders government offices and private companies not critical to the economy to cease work for five days on May 1, to prevent further spread of the virus.
Seven people are killed and seventeen others injured during a Queen's Day Parade in Apeldoorn (Netherlands).
Swine influenza outbreak:
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon temporarily closes the economy for five days.
The World Health Organization changed the name of the strain to influenza A (H1N1).
The United Kingdom has ended combat operations in Iraq.
Eight National Army soldiers were killed in combat with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
Twelve people were killed at Baku's State Oil Academy, Azerbaijan.
Four executives and Helios Airways are facing 119 charges of manslaughter in connection to the 2005 crash of Flight 522. (AP)amp!-- Are you wondering why these execs weren't removed earlier? --amp
Italian cargo ship "JolleySmeraldo" escapes a Somali pirate hijack attempt.
Los Angeles Police Department has identified John Floyd Thomas, Jr. as the serial killer.
Souleymane Nadene Ndiaye has been appointed Prime Minister of Senegal to replace Cheikh Hadjibou SOUMARE.
(The Irish Times) President Felipe Calderon temporarily closes Mexico's economy for five consecutive days due to a Swine Influenza outbreak. (The Irish Times). The World Health Organization changes influenza A (H1N1) to the new name of the strain.
Chrysler declares bankruptcy pursuant to Chapter 11 of United States Code.
The third round of India’s general elections takes place.
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April 30, 2009 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 30, 2009?

Amparito Arozamena
Henk Nijdam
Dutch professional road bicycle rider (Born 1935).
Venetia Burney
Maxime de la Falaise
McCoy McLemore

Other April 30th famous deaths

Eva Braun
German news figure, the mistress of Adolf Hitler for 15 years and his wife for one day.
Taisen Deshimaru
founder of several Zen centers in France, dies at age 67.
Etty Hillesum
Dutch author and autobiographer.
Sergio Leone
Italian film director for four decades.

See all famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 2009 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox

April 30, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 30, 2009?

The day of the week was Thursday.

April 30th marks the 119th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 245 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2009 calendar

April	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

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Music charts

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