What happened on Monday August 31, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 31, 2009:

• Disney Acquires Marvel Entertainment The Walt Disney Company announces a landmark acquisition of Marvel Entertainment for US$4 billion, a strategic move that would transform the entertainment and superhero franchise landscape.
• Armenia and Turkey Diplomatic Breakthrough Armenia and Turkey agree to establish diplomatic relations, potentially signaling a significant diplomatic thaw in a historically tense region.
• PetroChina Acquires Alberta Tar Sands Projects State-owned Chinese oil firm PetroChina agrees to purchase a majority stake in two tar sands projects in Alberta, Canada, for CDN$1.9 billion (US$1.7 billion), marking a significant international energy investment.
• Shanghai Stock Market Decline China's Shanghai Composite Index experiences a significant drop of 6.7 percent, bringing its total decline to 20 percent since its peak on August 4, signaling potential economic volatility.
• Russian Forces Neutralize Al Qaeda Operatives Russian security forces claim to have killed an Algerian Al Qaeda operative and another militant during a raid in Khasavyurt, Dagestan, highlighting ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
• UK Predicted Energy Crisis The British government warns of potential widespread power shortages and energy rationing by 2019, a situation not seen since the 1970s, highlighting potential infrastructure and energy challenges.
• Nigerian Bank Executives Charged Nigerian banking officials face criminal charges following a $2.6 billion bank bailout, signaling increased financial regulation and accountability.
• Florida-Seminole Tribe Gambling Pact Florida Governor Charlie Crist signs a 20-year gambling agreement with the Seminole Tribe, which includes a monthly payment of US$12.5 million for the first thirty months, allowing legal operation of slot machines and blackjack in seven tribal casinos.
• Ireland's Highest Birth Rate Since 1896 Statistical data from 2008 reveals that Ireland experienced its highest birth rate in over a century, indicating significant demographic trends.
• Jason Mraz's Record-Breaking Single Jason Mraz's hit song 'I'm Yours' becomes the longest-running single in Billboard Hot 100 history, staying on the chart for an impressive 71 weeks.
• American Airlines Retires Airbus A300 American Airlines announces the retirement of its entire Airbus A300 fleet after 21 years of service, marking the end of an era for this aircraft type in their fleet.

Events in 2009

August 31, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 2009

August 31, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.45
• Apple AAPL: opens at $168.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.57
• General Electric GE: opens at $13.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.10

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2009:

• 1 USD = 92.97 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0942 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0592 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8309 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.25 JPY

August 31, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Sp Gijon : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Brest - Nantes : 1 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Newcastle - Leicester : 1 - 0
• Peterboro - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1

August 31, 2009 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2009 can also be written as 8/31/2009 in the US and as 31/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 31, 2009:

• Barry Flanagan

Famous people who died in 2009

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August 31, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
3. Jay Sean - Down
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Jay-Z - Run This Town

August 31, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Ginuwine - Last Chance
4. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
5. Keyshia Cole Duet With Monica - Trust

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 03:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 06, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 2009

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Someone born on August 31, 2009 is:

15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 11 days old,

or 818 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2009?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2009.

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