Saturday January 31, 2009: on this day

January 31, 2009 was the 31st day of the year 2009, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 31, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 31, 2009, who was born and died on January 31, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just Dance by Lady GaGa), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Trust Me) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 2009?


January 31, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 31st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2009 can also be written as 1/31/2009 in the US and as 31/1/2009 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2009 in January 2009 calendar

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January 31, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 2009:

  • After an oil spillage ignited in molo in kenya, over 200 people were injured and at least 113 died. this happened just days after the massive fire that erupted at nakumatt's nairobi supermarket, claiming at least 25 lives.
  • Fidel castro, a former cuban president, criticizes barack obama for supporting the ampquotisraeli genocideampquot of the palestinian people.
  • A mob of armed men desecrates a sephardic synagogue located in caracas (venezuela)
  • After a fire at a komi republic nursing home, seven people were killed and 18 others are still missing.
  • After an oil leakage ignites, at least 111 people have been killed in molo, kenya and 200 are injured.
  • In protest of the government's handling the current economic crisis, thousands of russians marched in moscow
  • Serena williams, united states, defeats dinara sfina, russia to win 2009 australian open women’s singles.
  • As protesters for thaksin shinawatra, more than 5,000 royal police have been deployed to bangkok, thailand.
  • The heat wave that ravages southeastern australia kills 20 people when temperatures rise above 45 degrees celsius (113 degrees f) in adelaide, melbourne.
  • The first provincial elections in iraq are underway.
  • Antananarivo mayor andry rajoelina declared himself to be in charge of madagascar
  • The cw4kids final moments of the spectacular spider-man
  • The disney vault contains peter pan and return to never land
  • The little mermaid ii, the little mermaid ii - return to the sea and the little mermaid ii - ariel's beginning in the disney vault
  • Movement for democratic change president morgan tsvangirai agrees that he will become zimbabwe's prime minster on february 11, in a deal with president robert mugabe.
  • Sharif ahmed is elected president of somalia.
  • In kenya, at least 113 people are killed and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in molo, days after a massive fire at a nakumatt supermarket in nairobi killed at least 25 people.

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January 31, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Juventus - Cagliari : 2 - 3
  • Napoli - Udinese : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Tubize : 3 - 1
  • Germinal - Westerlo : 2 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Anderlecht : 1 - 3
  • Mouscron - Dender : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Leverkusen : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
  • Hannover - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
  • Hertha - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1
  • Hoffenheim - Cottbus : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Malaga : 3 - 2
  • Numancia - Real Madrid : 0 - 2
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January 31, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 10:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 2009.

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Who was born on January 31, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 1 month old,

or 181 months and 28 days old,

or 790 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5535 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 2009?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 31, 2009.

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January 31, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 2009:

  • Nagesh

    Indian comedian actor in kollywood (born 1933).

  • Lino Aldani
  • Nicola Capria
  • Mike Kearns
  • Antonio Spinosa
  • Pieter Van den Bosch
  • Dewey Martin
  • Joan Bastardas i Parera
  • Christopher Augur
  • Dewey Martin (Walter Milton Dwayne Midkiff
  • Thérèse Lavoie-Roux

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 2009:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 2009:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 26th and February 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 2009 was Just Dance by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Dance
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - Heartless
  4. - Live Your Life
  5. - Love Story

January 31, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  4. - Pop Champagne
  5. - She Got Her Own

January 31, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 31, 2009 was Por Un Segundo by Aventura, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

January 31, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 26th and February 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Por Un Segundo
  2. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  3. - Espero
  4. - Cinco Minutos
  5. - Te Regalo Amores

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January 31, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Robin Wright, Alan Arkin, Mike Binder, Winona Ryder

Country: United States of America

January 31, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Trust Me

Trust Me

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Andrew Kazamia

Push

Push

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

January 31, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta

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Watch our feature on Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta. Kay Scarpetta has left behind her private practice of forensic pathology in Charleston, South Carolina.

Fire And Ice by Julie Garwood

Fire And Ice

By:

Sophie Rose is a Chicago crime reporter for a major newspaper. She is the daughter of Bobby Rose who was a charming gentleman and a big-time thief.

The Ascent Of Money by Niall Ferguson

The Ascent Of Money

By:

This is a richly original look at how money came to be and how it made the world go round. Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell our human story of the evolution of money

From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris

From Dead To Worse

By:

New in the "addicting", New York Times bestseller series featuring SookieStackhouse. Everyone, human and non-human, is stressed after the natural disasters of Hurricane Katrina, and the man-made explosion at The Vampire Summit.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinne

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

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Youth: Greg attempts to be tougher to avoid military school; third series.

January 31, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports, party

Country Life

Country Life

Platform: Adobe Flash (Facebook)

Genre: Simulation

Aztaka

Aztaka

Platform: Microsoft Windows & OS X

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Citérémis

Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories

Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories

Platform: Wii

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

CSI: Deadly Intent

CSI: Deadly Intent

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on January 31, 2009?

On January 31, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2009?

On January 31, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 2009?

On January 31, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

Find out more about January 31st

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for January 2009?

January 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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