What happened on Sunday, May 31, 2009?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2009:

• Death of last Titanic survivor On May 31, 2009, Millvina Dean, the last surviving passenger of the Titanic disaster, passed away at the age of 97. Her death marked the end of an era for those connected to the tragic sinking of the ship in 1912. source: bbc.com
• Murder of Dr. George Tiller On May 31, 2009, Dr. George Tiller, a prominent abortion provider in the United States, was shot and killed in his church in Wichita, Kansas. His murder sparked national outrage and discussions about abortion rights and violence against healthcare providers. source: nytimes.com
• Hong Kong Tiananmen Square commemoration On May 31, 2009, thousands gathered in Hong Kong to commemorate the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. This annual event highlights the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in China. source: bbc.com
• Soderling Defeats Nadal at French Open Robin Soderling from Sweden stunned Rafael Nadal, the defending champion and world number one, in a significant upset at the French Open tennis tournament.
• Violent Conflict in Palestinian Territories A deadly battle erupted between Hamas militants, the Palestinian National Authority's Preventive Security Service, resulting in six fatalities, underscoring the ongoing internal tensions within Palestinian political factions.
• Denis Menchov Wins Giro d'Italia Russian cyclist Denis Menchov claimed victory in the 2009 Giro d'Italia, completing the prestigious cycling tour in Rome, Italy.

Events in 2009

May 31, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 31, 2009

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Catania : 3 - 1
• Fiorentina - Milan : 0 - 2
• Genoa - Lecce : 4 - 1
• Inter - Atalanta : 4 - 3
• Juventus - Lazio : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Valladolid : 1 - 1
• Espanol - Malaga : 3 - 0
• Numancia - Sevilla : 0 - 2
• Osasuna - Real Madrid : 2 - 1
• Santander - Getafe : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Castellon : 0 - 1
• Hercules - Celta : 2 - 2
• Las Palmas - Salamanca : 1 - 1
• Sociedad - Cordoba : 0 - 2

May 31, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2009 can also be written as 5/31/2009 in the US and as 31/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2009 in May 2009 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2009:

• Millvina Dean

  Millvina Dean was the youngest passenger aboard the RMS Titanic and the last surviving passenger of the tragic 1912 shipwreck.

• George Tiller

  Controversial late-term abortion provider in Wichita, Kansas, who was assassinated by an anti-abortion activist in 2009.

• Danny La Rue

  Irish-british drag queen performer and singer (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

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

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Jamie Foxx - Blame It
4. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite

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

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

1. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
2. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
3. Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
4. Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
5. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 01:44 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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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2009

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Someone born on May 31, 2009 is:

17 years 2 months old,

or 206 months and 3 days old,

or 896 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6273 days old,

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

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 31st 2027.

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

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

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