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What happened on Thursday, April 30, 2009?

About April 30th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 30, 2009, the World Health Organization officially declared the H1N1 outbreak a pandemic, following the rapid spread of the virus across several countries. This marked the first influenza pandemic in over 40 years, prompting global health authorities to implement emergency measures.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 2009 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
  • Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron

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April 30, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 2009:

  • Global H1N1 pandemic alert raised On April 30, 2009, the World Health Organization officially declared the H1N1 outbreak a pandemic, following the rapid spread of the virus across several countries. This marked the first influenza pandemic in over 40 years, prompting global health authorities to implement emergency measures. source: who.int
  • Chrysler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy On April 30, 2009, Chrysler LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a significant event in the automotive industry. The filing was part of a restructuring plan supported by the U.S. government to stabilize the company amid the financial crisis. source: nytimes.com
  • United Kingdom ends military mission in Iraq On April 30, 2009, the United Kingdom officially ended its military mission in Iraq, marking the conclusion of a six-year deployment. The decision followed a gradual reduction of troops and was part of a broader transition to Iraqi control over security. source: bbc.com
  • Attempted Assassination at Queen's Day Parade A tragic incident occurs during the Queen's Day parade in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, where a man drives his car into a crowd, attempting to assassinate Queen Beatrix. Seven civilians and the perpetrator are killed, and ten others are injured. The driver's motive was to target the Dutch Royal Family. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
  • Death of Ted Reynolds Ted Reynolds, a notable Canadian sports broadcaster, passes away at the age of 84 in West Vancouver, British Columbia.

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April 30, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 30, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 30, 2009:

  • 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 on April 30, 2009:

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


April 30, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 120th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 2009 can also be written as 4/30/2009 in the US and as 30/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

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April 30, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 2009:

  • Henk Nijdam
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    Dutch professional road bike rider (born 1935).

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April 30, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 30, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Right Round youtube
  4. - The Climb youtube
  5. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone youtube

April 30, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

  1. - Blame It
  2. - Dead And Gone
  3. - Turnin Me On
  4. - Rockin' That Thang
  5. - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
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April 30, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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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.

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April 30, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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April 30, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 01:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 2009.

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How old is someone born on April 30, 2009?


Someone born on April 30, 2009 is:

17 years 3 months old,

or 207 months and 13 days old,

or 901 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6313 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 2009?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 30, 2009.

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Why 2009 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on April 30, 2009, a 2009 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to April 30, 2009 includes Global H1N1 pandemic alert raised, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around April 30, 2009 included “Boom Boom Pow” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of April 30, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

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