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.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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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).
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April 30, 2009 Famous Deaths


Who died on April 30, 2009?

Other April 30th famous deaths

  • German news figure, the mistress of Adolf Hitler for 15 years and his wife for one day.

  • founder of several Zen centers in France, dies at age 67.

  • Dutch author and autobiographer.

  • Italian film director for four decades.

See all famous people who died on April 30th

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April 30, 2009 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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 chinese zodiac sign

Ox

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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.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Taking Woodstock

Taking Woodstock

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Edward Hibbert, Imelda Staunton

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on April 30, 2009? Which were the top hits on April 30, 2009?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Boom Boom Powyoutube
  2. - Poker Face
  3. - Right Roundyoutube
  4. - The Climb
  5. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Dead And Gone
  3. - Turnin Me On
  4. - Rockin' That Thang
  5. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Tu No Eres Para Mi
  2. - El Amor
  3. - Te Presumo
  4. - Sin Ti...Sin Mi
  5. - Por Un Segundo

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Incredible Human Journey

The Incredible Human Journey

Release year: 2009

Little Krishna

Little Krishna

Release year: 2009

Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

Release year: 2009

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire

Release year: 2009

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Peter Maris

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in April 2009?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Long Lost by Harlan Coben

Long Lost

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This is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It all begins with a phone call to Myron Boiltar in the early morning. Terese Collins, his old flame, is in Paris and needs his help.

Cursed by Carol Higgins Clark

Cursed

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PI Regan Reilly was a Los Angeles native who moved to New York City after she married Jack "no relationship" Reilly, the head of the NYPD Major Case Squad.

Boneman'S Daughters by Ted Dekker

Boneman'S Daughters

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He's known as BoneMan and is a serial killer who has abducted six young women. He is the ideal father, looking for the perfect girl. When his victims don't live up to his high standards, he becomes a frustrated man.

Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson

Fatally Flaky

By:

Goldy Schulz has been engaged for a long time to plan a wedding reception in Aspen Meadow for Aspen Meadow's nutst bridezilla.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon

By:

Twilight has captivated millions of readers and they are eager to read more. Stephenie Meyer's New Moon is another captivating combination of romance, suspense, and a supernatural twist.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Bionic Heart

Bionic Heart

Platform: Android, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Visual Novel

Publisher: Winter Wolves

Contra ReBirth

Contra ReBirth

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Konami

The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles: Rock Band

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: MTV Games

Buzz!: Quiz World

Buzz!: Quiz World

Platform: PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable

Genre: Party

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook-Off

SpongeBob vs. The Big One: Beach Party Cook-Off

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Play THQ

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.64
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $126.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $20.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.55

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 98.56 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.194 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1408 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.818 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 130.35 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on April 30, 2009?

On April 30, 2009 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is April 30, 2009?

On April 30, 2009 the zodiac sign was Taurus.

Who was the US President on April 30, 2009?

On April 30, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 2009?

On April 30, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 2009?

On April 30, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on April 30, 2009?

Famous people died on April 30, 2009 include, Amparito Arozamena, Henk Nijdam, Venetia Burney.