What happened on Saturday October 31, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 31, 2009:

• Death of Qian Xuesen, Renowned Chinese Scientist Qian Xuesen, a pioneering Chinese scientist known for his significant contributions to aerospace engineering and rocket science, passed away. Often called the 'Father of Chinese Rocketry', Xuesen played a crucial role in developing China's space and missile programs.
• Moscow Human Rights Rally Suppression Russian authorities arrested over 50 participants after they conducted an unauthorized human rights demonstration in Moscow, highlighting ongoing tensions between civil society and government restrictions on public assembly.
• Mahamadou Issoufou Returns to Niger Mahamadou Issoufou, the opposition leader in Niger, returned to the country to face money laundering charges. His return signifies a complex political moment in Niger's governance and judicial processes.
• Video Evidence of Kidnapped Irish Priest Captors in the Philippines released a video of Father Michael Sinnott, an Irish priest kidnapped on October 11th, demanding a $2 million ransom. The video provided the first confirmation that Sinnott was still alive since his abduction.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 2009

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Napoli : 2 - 3
• Milan - Parma : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Lokeren : 2 - 0
• Club Brugge - St Truiden : 1 - 0
• Kortrijk - Mechelen : 2 - 0
• Waregem - Charleroi : 2 - 2
• Westerlo - Roeselare : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Hannover : 0 - 1
• Hamburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 3
• Nurnberg - Werder Bremen : 2 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Leverkusen : 2 - 2
• Stuttgart - Bayern Munich : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
• Bielefeld - Cottbus : 2 - 0

October 31, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 304th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2009 can also be written as 10/31/2009 in the US and as 31/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 31, 2009:

• Qian Xuesen

  Renowned Chinese academic and aerodynamicist who made significant contributions to rocket science and aerospace engineering.

• Tom Wheatcroft

  English businessman, founded the donington grand prix exhibition (b. 1922).

• Mustafa Mahmud

  Egyptian physician and author (b. 1921).

• Francesco Spinelli

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Jay Sean - Down
2. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Britney Spears - 3

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake Featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem - Forever
3. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 2009

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Someone born on October 31, 2009 is:

15 years 5 months old,

or 185 months and 23 days old,

or 807 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5653 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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