What happened on Saturday May 30, 2009?

About May 30th, 2009, in brief:

  • Historical events: Despite potential international sanctions from the UN Security Council, North Korea proceeded to launch its sixth ballistic weapon, escalating regional tensions.
  • Day of the week: May 30th, 2009 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (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 May 30th, 2009? See below for more news and curiosities on May 30th, 2009.

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May 30, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 30, 2009:

  • North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Despite potential international sanctions from the UN Security Council, North Korea proceeded to launch its sixth ballistic weapon, escalating regional tensions.
  • Pakistan Military Defeats Taliban in Swat Valley The Pakistani military successfully seized control of Mingora in the Swat Valley, pushing back Taliban insurgents in a significant counterinsurgency operation.
  • Bomb Discovered on Iranian Kish Air Flight A potentially dangerous bomb was discovered and successfully defused on a Kish Air flight traveling from Ahvaz to Tehran, Iran, averting a potential catastrophe.
  • Jundallah Members Executed for Mosque Bombing Three members of the Jundallah militant group were hanged for their involvement in a mosque bombing in Zahedan, Iran, on May 28, 2009.
  • Death of Ephraim Katzir, Israeli President Ephraim Katzir, the 4th President of Israel and a prominent scientist, passed away. Born in 1916, he was a biophysicist who served as Israel's president from 1973 to 1978.
  • Death of Gaafar Nimeiry, Sudanese President Gaafar Nimeiry, the 5th President of Sudan who played a significant role in the country's political history, passed away. Born in 1930, he was a key political figure who led Sudan from 1969 to 1985.
  • Iraqi Trade Minister Suspected of Corruption Abdel Falah al-Sudani, the former Iraqi Trade Minister, was detained at Baghdad International Airport on suspicion of corruption.
  • Magna International Acquires Opel Assets Magna International, a Canadian automotive company, received approval to purchase Opel's automaker assets in Germany, marking a significant international business transaction.
  • Death of Luís Cabral, Guinea-Bissau's First President Luís Cabral, the first President of Guinea-Bissau after the country's independence from Portugal, passed away. Born in 1931, he was a key figure in the nation's post-colonial political landscape.
  • South Africa Bulls Win Super 14 Rugby Championship The South Africa Bulls clinched the 2009 Super 14 rugby union championship by defeating the New Zealand Chiefs in a thrilling final match.
  • Triple J's One Night Stand Music Event Triple J's annual music festival, One Night Stand, was held in Victoria, Australia, featuring live performances and entertainment.

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

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May 30, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Almeria : 3 - 0
  • La Coruna - Barcelona : 1 - 1
  • Mallorca - Villarreal : 2 - 3
  • Valencia - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Huesca : 3 - 0
  • Girona - Gimnastic : 2 - 1
  • Levante - Vallecano : 1 - 0
  • Murcia - Alicante : 3 - 1
  • Sevilla B - Tenerife : 0 - 4

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Caen - Bordeaux : 0 - 1
  • Grenoble - Sochaux : 0 - 1
  • Lille - Nancy : 3 - 2
  • Lorient - Le Mans : 1 - 1
  • Marseille - Rennes : 4 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Albinoleffe - Ancona : 3 - 4
  • Ascoli - Livorno : 2 - 3
  • Avellino - Empoli : 0 - 1
  • Bari - Treviso : 4 - 1
  • Cittadella - Rimini : 2 - 0
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What day of the week was May 30, 2009?


May 30, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 150th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 2009 can also be written as 5/30/2009 in the US and as 30/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

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


Famous people died on May 30, 2009:

  • Ephraim Katzir

    Fourth president of Israel, renowned biophysicist and prominent political figure who significantly contributed to Israeli science and...

  • Nico Orengo
  • Ja'far al-Nimeyri
  • Luís Cabral

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May 30, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 30, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

  1. - Boom Boom Pow youtube
  2. - Poker Face youtube
  3. - Blame It youtube
  4. - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) youtube
  5. - Day 'N' Nite youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 2009 was Birthday Sex by Jeremih, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

  1. - Birthday Sex youtube
  2. - Blame It
  3. - Knock You Down
  4. - Boyfriend #2
  5. - Turn My Swag On
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May 30, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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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.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:13 pm and setting at 01:19 am.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 2009.

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How old is someone born on May 30, 2009?


Someone born on May 30, 2009 is:

15 years 11 months old,

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or 5821 days old,

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