What happened on Saturday August 15, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 15, 2009:

• Suicide Bombing in Kabul A devastating suicide bombing near NATO Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, resulted in at least seven fatalities and over 100 injuries.
• Colombia-US Military Base Agreement Colombia announced a strategic agreement with the United States, allowing American troops to use seven Colombian military bases.
• Tragic Wedding Party Fire in Kuwait A horrific incident occurred when 43 children and women were killed in a tent fire during a wedding party. The groom's ex-wife was later confessed to be responsible for setting the blaze.
• Japan's Complex World War II Remembrance On the anniversary of Japan's 1945 defeat, the country expressed an apology for World War II. However, controversy arose when former Prime Ministers Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe visited the contentious Yasukuni Shrine, historically seen as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past.
• Hong Kong Economic Recovery Hong Kong demonstrated remarkable economic resilience by experiencing a 3.3% quarterly growth, significantly exceeding economic predictions and signaling an end to the recession.
• Portugal Exits Recession Portugal emerged from recession after three consecutive quarters of negative growth, with its GDP showing a modest recovery of 0.3% in the second quarter of 2009.
• Berlusconi's Anti-Crime Pledge Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced a comprehensive four-year plan to crack down on organized crime during a press conference.
• Zambian President Awaits Verdict Frederick Chiluba, former President of Zambia, awaited the verdict in his criminal case, accused of systematically plundering the national economy during his decade-long presidency.
• Burma to Release American Detainee Burma announced plans to release American John Yettaw, who had previously entered Aung San Suu Kyi's home uninvited, following a meeting with Senator Jim Webb.
• Hamas Eliminates Islamic Group Leader Hamas police reported killing Abdel-Latif Moussa, the leader of Jund Ansar Allah Islamic Group, during an intense shootout.
• Deadly Prison Riot in Mexico A violent prison riot in Durango, Mexico, left at least 19 people dead and 20 others injured.
• 12th Athletics World Championships The 12th Athletics World Championships commenced in Berlin, Germany, bringing together top athletes from around the globe.
• MV Arctic Sea Ransom Incident The missing cargo ship MV Arctic Sea became the subject of a ransom demand. Russian media reported that the vessel's tracking device was briefly activated, indicating its location off the coast of France.
• Virginia McGhee: Disney's Early Alice Actress Virginia McGhee, at age 90, was remembered for her childhood role as Alice Davis in Walt Disney's pioneering Alice Comedies films in 1923, when she was just 4 years old.

Events in 2009

August 15, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 2009

August 15, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Westerlo : 3 - 0
• Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 2
• Genk - Gent : 1 - 1
• Lokeren - St Truiden : 1 - 2
• Mechelen - Club Brugge : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
• FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 1 - 3
• Hamburg - Dortmund : 4 - 1
• Hannover - Mainz : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 2 - 1
• Union Berlin - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lens - Auxerre : 2 - 0
• Lorient - Montpellier : 2 - 2
• Lyon - Valenciennes : 1 - 0
• Nancy - Monaco : 4 - 0
• Paris SG - Le Mans : 3 - 1

August 15, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2009 can also be written as 8/15/2009 in the US and as 15/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 05:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Someone born on August 15, 2009 is:

15 years 10 months old,

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