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see horoscope and birth chart for August 31, 2009What happened on Monday, August 31, 2009?
About August 31st, 2009, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, the parent company of Marvel Comics, for approximately $4 billion. This strategic move expanded Disney's portfolio into the superhero genre.
- Day of the week: August 31st, 2009 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas
- Popular movie: Avatar directed by James Cameron
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- August 31, 2009: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 31, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was August 31, 2009?
- August 31, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 31, 2009?
- Back in 2009
August 31, 2009: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 2009:
- Disney acquires Marvel Entertainment On August 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company announced its acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, the parent company of Marvel Comics, for approximately $4 billion. This strategic move expanded Disney's portfolio into the superhero genre. source: nytimes.com
- Armenia and Turkey diplomatic breakthrough On August 31, 2009, Armenia and Turkey agreed to begin "internal political consultations" aimed at establishing diplomatic relations, ending nearly a century of hostility. The consultations were to be completed within six weeks, after which two protocols would be signed and submitted to their respective parliaments for ratification. source: english.alarabiya.net
- PetroChina acquires Alberta tar sands projects On August 31, 2009, PetroChina, Asia's largest oil and gas company, announced a $1.7 billion investment to acquire a 60% stake in Athabasca Oil Sands' Mackay River and Dover oil sands projects in northeastern Alberta. This deal marked a significant entry of a Chinese company into Canada's oil sands industry. source: cnbc.com
- Russian Forces Neutralize Al Qaeda Operatives Russian security forces claim to have killed an Algerian Al Qaeda operative and another militant during a raid in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, highlighting ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
- Shanghai Stock Market Decline China's Shanghai Composite Index experiences a significant drop of 6.7 percent, bringing its total decline to 20 percent since its peak on August 4, signaling potential economic volatility.
- UK Predicted Energy Crisis The British government warns of potential widespread power shortages and energy rationing by 2019, a situation not seen since the 1970s, highlighting potential infrastructure and energy challenges.
- Nigerian Bank Executives Charged Nigerian banking officials face criminal charges following a $2.6 billion bank bailout, signaling increased financial regulation and accountability.
- Florida-Seminole Tribe Gambling Pact Florida Governor Charlie Crist signs a 20-year gambling agreement with the Seminole Tribe, which includes a monthly payment of US$12.5 million for the first thirty months, allowing legal operation of slot machines and blackjack in seven tribal casinos.
- Jason Mraz's Record-Breaking Single Jason Mraz's hit song 'I'm Yours' becomes the longest-running single in Billboard Hot 100 history, staying on the chart for an impressive 71 weeks.
- Ireland's Highest Birth Rate Since 1896 Statistical data from 2008 reveals that Ireland experienced its highest birth rate in over a century, indicating significant demographic trends.
- American Airlines Retires Airbus A300 American Airlines announces the retirement of its entire Airbus A300 fleet after 21 years of service, marking the end of an era for this aircraft type in their fleet.
August 31, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 31, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 31, 2009:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $168.16
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.57
- General Electric GE: opens at $13.94
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.10
Exchange Rates on August 31, 2009:
- 1 USD = 92.97 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0942 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0592 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8309 CNY
- 1 EUR = 133.25 JPY
August 31, 2009: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Duisburg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 3 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Barcelona - Sp Gijon : 3 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Brest - Nantes : 1 - 2
Championship - Football (United Kingdom)
- Newcastle - Leicester : 1 - 0
- Peterboro - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1
What day of the week was August 31, 2009?
August 31, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 2009 can also be written as 8/31/2009 in the US and as 31/8/2009 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 2009: What famous people died on that day?
August 31, 2009: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 31st and September 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
- The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
- Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
- Jay Sean - Down
- Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
- Jay-Z - Run This Town
August 31, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.
- Maxwell - Pretty Wings
- Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
- Ginuwine - Last Chance
- Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
- Keyshia Cole Duet With Monica - Trust
August 31, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 31, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 03:17 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.
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How old is someone born on August 31, 2009?
Someone born on August 31, 2009 is:
16 years 11 months old,
or 203 months and 3 days old,
or 883 weeks
or 6181 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2009?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 31st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2009?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2009.
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The history attached to August 31, 2009 includes Disney acquires Marvel Entertainment, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 31, 2009 included “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 31, 2009 included Avatar, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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