What happened on Wednesday July 29, 2009?

Here's what happened on July 29, 2009:

• IMF Economic Support Initiative The International Monetary Fund commits to taking 'unprecedented' measures to support poor countries during the global economic downturn, demonstrating international financial solidarity.
• Boko Haram Military Confrontation Nigerian military forces successfully stormed the base of Boko Haram in Maiduguri, forcing the militant group members to flee their stronghold. This operation was part of a broader effort to combat extremist insurgency in northern Nigeria.
• Iran's Post-Election Crackdown Iranian authorities announce plans to prosecute 20 protesters detained during demonstrations following the controversial presidential election, indicating continued government suppression of political dissent.
• Nigerian Sectarian Violence Over 250 people have been killed in Nigeria's most severe inter-religious and ethnic conflict, which began in November 2008. The violence primarily involved clashes between Muslim and Christian communities in the northern region.
• Russia-Cuba Oil Exploration Agreement Russia and Cuba sign a strategic agreement allowing Russian companies to begin oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, potentially reshaping regional energy dynamics.
• China's Death Penalty Reform China announces a significant judicial reform, declaring it will reduce the application of the death penalty to only the most serious criminal offenses, signaling a potential shift towards more humane legal practices.
• Sudan's Controversial Dress Code Trial The trial of Lubna Ahmed Hussein, a Sudanese journalist and UN worker, is adjourned. She faces potential punishment of 40 lashes for wearing trousers, highlighting ongoing gender-based legal restrictions in Sudan.
• Kyrgyzstan Opposition Protests Dozens of protesters gathered in Kyrgyzstan to challenge the results of a disputed presidential election, highlighting ongoing political tensions and democratic struggles in the Central Asian nation.

Events in 2009

July 29, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 2009

July 29, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 29, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $158.90
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.73
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.36

Exchange Rates on July 29, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.06 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0907 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.088 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8315 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.39 JPY

July 29, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 2009 can also be written as 7/29/2009 in the US and as 29/7/2009 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 2009 in July 2009 calendar

Famous people died on July 29, 2009:

• Gayatri Devi

  Prominent Indian royal and princess, born in London, representing a lineage of distinguished and progressive Indian women with international...

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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. Sean Kingston - Fire Burning

July 29, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
3. Young Money - Every Girl
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:37 pm and setting at 12:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 2009

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Someone born on July 29, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 11 days old,

or 823 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5764 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 2009?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 29, 2009.

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