Sunday December 20, 2009: on this day

December 20, 2009 was the 354th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 20, 2009 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 20, 2009, who was born and died on December 20, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. World War Ii In Color) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 2009?


December 20, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2009 can also be written as 12/20/2009 in the US and as 20/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

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December 20, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2009:

  • An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes tanzania.
  • When at least three people are killed or hundreds are injured, or buildings fall in an earthquake in malawi, a crisis state of emergency can be declared.
  • Shiites claim that saudi air strikes on northern yemen have resulted in the deaths of 54 people. this includes women and children.
  • After sacking eugene mangalaza, the former prime minister of madagascar, andry rajoelina appointed colonel vital albert camille to be the new prime minister. this was in line with a power sharing arrangement.
  • Major general anthony cucolo, united states army, makes it a crime to get pregnant for male and female troops in northern iraq under his command.
  • Gerry adams speaks out for the first-time about the abuses his father did to his family in an interview with rte
  • A truck that ran amok in a nigerian market kills at least 100 people.
  • Transport services are disrupted by snowfall and at least 18 people are killed in europe.
  • Days after marcos arturo beltran leyva is shot by authorities, mourners pay their respects.
  • On the first day of the three-day general strike, hundreds of maoist protesters and police clashed in kathmandu, the capital of nepal.
  • Colombia and venezuela are closer to war
  • Officials in the philippines warn that an eruption at mayon volcano could occur within the next few hours.
  • Flying concrete causes four injuries and two deaths in a massive demolition of a soviet war memorial in georgia.
  • American band rage against the machine are top of the uk christmas singles charts with their 1992 song, ampquotkilling in the nameampquot. the internet campaign to stop joe mcelderry, winner of 'x factor', from topping the charts led to its popularity.
  • Brittany murphy, 32 years old, dies from iron deficiency and pneumonia

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December 20, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Lazio : 1 - 0
  • Juventus - Catania : 1 - 2
  • Livorno - Sampdoria : 3 - 1
  • Napoli - Chievo : 2 - 0
  • Palermo - Siena : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Nurnberg : 3 - 0
  • Hamburg - Werder Bremen : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Oberhausen - Bielefeld : 0 - 0
  • Paderborn - St Pauli : 2 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Almeria : 2 - 0
  • La Coruna - Valencia : 0 - 0
  • Malaga - Mallorca : 2 - 1
  • Tenerife - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
  • Valladolid - Sp Gijon : 2 - 1
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December 20, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 09:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Who was born on December 20, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 3 months old,

or 171 months and 30 days old,

or 747 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5234 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 2009?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 20, 2009.

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December 20, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2009:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Keyston Sutherland

    Renowned poet known for his introspective and evocative works.

  • Celso Pitta

    Former Mayor of São Paulo and successful businessman.

  • Mairoon Ali

    Trinidadian actress and comedienne (born 1954).

  • Jack Hixon

    English talent scout (born in 1921).

  • Maria Teresa Cassini
  • Tedy Villalba
  • Husein Alí Montazerí
  • Brittany Murphy (Brittany Anne Bertolotti

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Dub Novelist

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captivated readers worldwide.

  • Dearies Smith

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Arvle Airey

    Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 2009:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 2009:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 20, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Empire State Of Mind
  2. - Bad Romance
  3. - TiK ToK youtube
  4. - Replay
  5. - Fireflies youtube

December 20, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2009 was Papers by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 20, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Papers
  2. - I Invented Sex
  3. - Money To Blow
  4. - Empire State Of Mind
  5. - It Kills Me

December 20, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 2009 was Gracias A Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 20, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 20, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Gracias A Ti
  2. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  3. - Looking For Paradise
  4. - Esclavo De Sus Besos
  5. - Hay Ojitos

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December 20, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

December 20, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 2009 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

World War II in Color

World War II in Color

Release year: 2009

Starring: Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gavin Millar

Men of a Certain Age

Men of a Certain Age

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Parthiban Shanmugam

Magellan

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

December 20, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson

I, Alex Cross

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The #1 BESTSELLING BLOCKBUSTERCan Alex Cross overcome his most personal and chilling case? Alex Cross is pulled out of family celebration to learn the shocking news that a loved relative was brutally murdered.

Stones Into Schools by Greg Mortenson

Stones Into Schools

By:

The continuing story of a determined humanitarian's efforts promote peace through education, as told by the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea. Greg Mortenson tells the dramatic first-person account.

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

The Lacuna

By:

The Lacuna is Barbara Kingsolver's first novel in nine year. She is the New York Times bestseller of The Poisonwood Bible, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and A Year of Food Life.

Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin

Going Rogue: An American Life

By:

Going Rogue, Sarah Palin's #1 New York Times bestseller memoir is a story about her life and career. Palin is one of AmericaaEUR(tm),s most loved and controversial political figures. Going Rogue, now with new material, is plain talk from an …

The Wrecker by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott

The Wrecker

By:

The Southern Pacific Railroad's Cascades express train is being sabotaged by a man known only as "the Wrecker". Whatever his motivations, whoever he may be, he's executing a spectacular act unlike any other.

December 20, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Build 'n Race

Build 'n Race

Platform: Wii

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Zoo Games

AFL Mascot Manor

AFL Mascot Manor

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure Platform

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Chocolatier: Decadence by Design

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS

Genre: Business simulation, strategy

Publisher: PlayFirst

Cogs

Cogs

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Linux, Android, PlayStation Home via PlayStation 3

Genre: Puzzle

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

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Who was the US President on December 20, 2009?

On December 20, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2009?

On December 20, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 2009?

On December 20, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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What happened in 2009?

2009 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • For the first time since 2003, when Saddam Hussein was overthrown by the U.S.-led invasion, the U.S. military in Iraq is under Iraqi control.
  • Claiborne Pell (1961-1997 Rhode Island Democratic Senator) dies of Parkinson's disease at 90.
  • Jett Travolta (16-year-old) is the son of actor John Travolta and dies suddenly from a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas.

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What was the calendar for December 2009?

December 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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