What happened on Saturday March 21, 2009?

Here's what happened on March 21, 2009:

• Oakland Police Shooting Tragedy Four police officers were killed while confronting an armed convict named Lovelle Mixon in Oakland, California, in a devastating incident of line-of-duty violence.
• Anti-Mafia Protest in Naples Approximately 100,000 protesters marched in Naples, Italy, demonstrating against organized crime and the influence of the Sicilian Mafia and Camorra.
• Venezuelan Military Strategic Maneuver Venezuela's military conducted a strategic operation, seizing control of key airports and seaports throughout the country, signaling potential political tensions.
• Somali Piracy Incident Somali pirates successfully hijacked the Indian cargo ship 'Al Rafiquei', continuing the region's ongoing maritime security challenges.
• Tragic Papal Visit Incident During Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Luanda, Angola, a stampede resulted in two fatalities and eight injuries, underscoring the risks of large public gatherings.
• Madagascar Presidential Election Andry Rajoelina was elected President of Madagascar, marking a significant political transition in the African nation.
• Combat Casualties in Dagestan Republic At least 21 people were killed during combat operations in Russia's Dagestan Republic, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and security challenges.
• Queensland Election Result Anna Bligh of the Labor Party was re-elected as Premier of Queensland, Australia, continuing her leadership of the state government.
• Chemical Hazard Evacuation in Pennsylvania A hydrofluoric acid tank truck overturned in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, prompting the emergency evacuation of approximately 5,000 residents to ensure public safety.
• Emirates Flight Emergency Landing Emirates Airline Flight EK407 experienced a tailstrike at Melbourne Airport and successfully performed an emergency landing in Australia, ensuring passenger safety.
• Six Nations Rugby Championship Match Ireland defeated Wales in a competitive rugby union match during the Six Nations Championship, showcasing the intense sporting rivalry between the two nations.
• Iolani School Wins Design Challenge Iolani School from Honolulu, Hawaii, was announced as the winner of the U.S. Department of Energy's 2009 Real World Design Challenge, showcasing student innovation.

Events in 2009

March 21, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 2009

March 21, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Lazio : 1 - 0
• Roma - Juventus : 1 - 4

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Germinal : 2 - 0
• Bergen - Lokeren : 0 - 2
• Cercle Brugge - Mouscron : 0 - 1
• Genk - Tubize : 3 - 0
• Roeselare - Mechelen : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Karlsruhe : 1 - 0
• Bielefeld - Wolfsburg : 0 - 3
• Cottbus - FC Koln : 0 - 2
• Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Hannover : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla - Valladolid : 4 - 1
• Villarreal - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 0

March 21, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 80th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 2009 can also be written as 3/21/2009 in the US and as 21/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Famous people died on March 21, 2009:

• Walt Poddubny

  Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1960).

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on March 21st

March 21, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell

March 21, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
4. Beyonce - Diva
5. Ne-Yo - Mad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 21, 2009! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 21, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 21, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 21, 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 March 21, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 04:23 am and setting at 03:15 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 2009

Your place in the Universe on March 21, 2009

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 21, 2009 is:

16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 14 days old,

or 850 weeks

or 5950 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 March 21, 2009?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 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 March 21, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 21, 2009.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.