What happened on Wednesday April 22, 2009?

Here's what happened on April 22, 2009:

• North Korea's Controversial Rocket Launch North Korea launched the Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 rocket, which passed over mainland Japan. This provocative action immediately drew reactions from the United Nations Security Council and participants of the Six-party talks, escalating international tensions.
• Japan Announces First Annual Trade Deficit Since 1981 Japan reported its first annual trade deficit since 1981, signaling significant economic challenges and potential shifts in global trade dynamics.
• UK Budget Increases Tax on High-Income Earners The United Kingdom introduced a new budget that significantly raised borrowing and implemented a 50% tax rate for high-income earners, reflecting economic challenges during the global financial crisis.
• South Africa Holds General Election South Africa commenced its general election, a crucial democratic process for the nation's political representation and governance.
• Train Hijacking and Hostage Situation in India In Latehar, India, a train hijacker took 500 hostages. The Naxalite movement subsequently released all hostages, demonstrating a complex political and security scenario.
• Passing of Jack Cardiff, Renowned Cinematographer Jack Cardiff, a distinguished English cinematographer known for his exceptional visual storytelling, died. Born in 1914, he was a pioneering figure in film photography.
• Death of Ken Annakin, English Film Director Ken Annakin, a notable English film director who had a significant career in cinema, passed away. Born in 1914, he was a prominent figure in the British film industry.
• Brittany Lincicome Wins Kraft Nabisco Championship Brittany Lincicome dramatically won her first major golf title at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. She eagled the final hole, finishing 1 stroke ahead of fellow American Cristie Kerr at Mission Hills Country Club.
• Argentina's Maritime Territory Claim Argentina officially claimed approximately 1,700,000 square kilometers of maritime territory in the World Ocean, asserting its territorial rights.

Events in 2009

April 22, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 2009

April 22, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 22, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.64
• Apple AAPL: opens at $122.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.76
• General Electric GE: opens at $11.66
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $101.17

Exchange Rates on April 22, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.95 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.239 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1637 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8306 CNY
• 1 EUR = 127.37 JPY

April 22, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Sevilla : 4 - 0
• Betis - Valencia : 1 - 2
• La Coruna - Almeria : 2 - 0
• Osasuna - Malaga : 2 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Everton : 0 - 0
• Man United - Portsmouth : 2 - 0

April 22, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2009 can also be written as 4/22/2009 in the US and as 22/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2009 in April 2009 calendar

Famous people died on April 22, 2009:

• Jack Cardiff

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Flo Rida - Right Round
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. Jamie Foxx - Blame It

April 22, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone
3. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
4. Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:28 am and setting at 06:27 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 2009

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Someone born on April 22, 2009 is:

16 years and 18 days old,

or 192 months and 18 days old,

or 837 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2009?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 22, 2009.

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