What happened on Friday May 22, 2009?

Here's what happened on May 22, 2009:

• India's New Government Formation Dr. Manmohan Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister of India, marking the continuation of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in a significant democratic transition.
• Credit CARD Act Signing President Barack Obama signed the Credit CARD Act of 2009, introducing significant consumer protection reforms in the financial sector.
• UN Humanitarian Appeal The United Nations launched an urgent humanitarian aid request for 1.5 million people displaced by the conflict in northwest Pakistan.
• Somalia Conflict Intense fighting between the Transitional Federal Government and Islamist militants in Mogadishu resulted in at least 36 casualties, underscoring the ongoing political instability in Somalia.
• Space Shuttle Atlantis Mission NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis prepared for landing at Kennedy Space Center, concluding another critical mission in space exploration.
• Haiti Natural Disaster Devastating floods struck Haiti, resulting in at least 11 fatalities and highlighting the country's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Human Trafficking Arrests Spanish authorities arrested 23 National Police Corps officers for involvement in a human trafficking network exploiting Nigerian women through voodoo intimidation.
• British Special Election The Conservative Party won a special election, which was interpreted as a potential indicator of shifting political sentiment in the United Kingdom.
• Malawi Presidential Inauguration President Bingu wa Mutharika was inaugurated for his second five-year term, continuing his leadership of the southeastern African nation.
• Mexico Earthquake A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Chiautla de Tapia in Puebla, Mexico, potentially causing local infrastructure damage and disruption.
• Northern Ireland Medical Milestone Belfast celebrated the birth of Northern Ireland's first sextuplets, a rare and remarkable medical event.
• Cannes Film Festival Award Léa Seydoux received the prestigious Trophée Chopard award at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing her emerging talent in cinema.

Events in 2009

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

Newspapers from May. 22, 2009

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

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $124.05
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.36
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.67

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.76 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1191 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0855 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8225 CNY
• 1 EUR = 132.64 JPY

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Metz : 1 - 0
• Amiens - Dijon : 1 - 1
• Angers - Chateauroux : 1 - 1
• Clermont - Bastia : 2 - 0
• Guingamp - Brest : 2 - 0

May 22, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2009 can also be written as 5/22/2009 in the US and as 22/5/2009 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 2009 in May 2009 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Jamie Foxx - Blame It
4. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite
5. Beyonce - Halo

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
3. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Turn My Swag On
4. Pleasure P - Boyfriend #2
5. Kid Cudi - Day 'N' Nite

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 07:46 pm.

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 22, 2009

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Someone born on May 22, 2009 is:

16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 14 days old,

or 841 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5889 days old,

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

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 22nd 2026.

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

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

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