What happened on Saturday January 24, 2009?

Here's what happened on January 24, 2009:

• United Kingdom Enters Economic Recession The UK officially entered a recession as its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 1.5% in the final quarter of 2008. Simultaneously, unemployment rose by 131,000, reaching 1.92 million, representing 6.1% of the workforce.
• Deadly Suicide Car Bomb Attack in Mogadishu A devastating suicide car bomb attack targeted African Union peacekeepers in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 civilian lives and highlighting ongoing regional instability.
• Cyclone Klaus Devastates Southwestern France Cyclone Klaus made a catastrophic landfall near Bordeaux, France, resulting in 26 fatalities and causing extensive disruptions to public transportation infrastructure and power supply systems.
• Deadly European Windstorm Strikes France and Spain A severe windstorm with hurricane-force winds swept across France and Spain, claiming 15 lives and causing significant damage to infrastructure and property.
• Pope Annuls Excommunications of French Bishops Pope Benedict XVI officially annulled the excommunications of four bishops consecrated by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre in 1988, signaling a potential reconciliation within the Catholic Church.
• Fatal Mountain Climbing Tragedy in Scottish Highlands Three mountain climbers lost their lives in a tragic avalanche incident in the rugged terrain of Scotland's Highlands, underscoring the inherent risks of mountaineering.
• Rare Corvette Sells for Over $1 Million at Auction A historic 1963 Corvette Z06 Sting Ray Gulf Oil race car was sold for US$1,050,000 at Mecum's auction in Kissimmee, Florida, highlighting the significant value of vintage racing automobiles.

Events in 2009

January 24, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 2009

January 24, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Fiorentina : 1 - 0
• Reggina - Chievo : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Kortrijk : 0 - 1
• Dender - Germinal : 0 - 1
• Genk - Bergen : 2 - 0
• Mechelen - Mouscron : 2 - 2
• Roeselare - Charleroi : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Numancia : 4 - 1
• Villarreal - Osasuna : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alaves - Albacete : 0 - 2
• Castellon - Tenerife : 2 - 2
• Girona - Huesca : 2 - 0
• Las Palmas - Levante : 1 - 2
• Murcia - Cordoba : 1 - 0

January 24, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 2009 can also be written as 1/24/2009 in the US and as 24/1/2009 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 2009 in January 2009 calendar

Famous people died on January 24, 2009:

• Kay Yow
• Karl Koller

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 2009 was Just Dance by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
2. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3. Kanye West - Heartless
4. T.I. - Live Your Life
5. Taylor Swift - Love Story

January 24, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
4. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
5. Usher - Trading Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 04:33 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 2009

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Someone born on January 24, 2009 is:

16 years 5 months old,

or 197 months and 10 days old,

or 857 weeks and 6 days old,

or 6005 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 2009?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 24, 2009.

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