What happened on Sunday April 26, 2009?

Here's what happened on April 26, 2009:

• Severe Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico Mexico reported a devastating swine flu outbreak, with over 103 confirmed deaths. In response, the government implemented stringent public health measures, including banning large gatherings and closing schools, churches, and stadiums to mitigate virus transmission.
• United States Declares Swine Flu Public Emergency The United States government declared a public health emergency in response to the rapidly spreading swine flu outbreak, signaling serious concerns about potential pandemic risks.
• Iceland's Left-Wing Coalition Wins Election In a significant political shift, Iceland's leftist coalition of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left Green Movement secured a decisive victory in the country's general election. Winning 34 of the 63 parliamentary seats, they defeated the Independence Party, which was widely blamed for the country's catastrophic banking system collapse. Johanna Sigurdardottir of the Social Democrats became the new Prime Minister, marking a transformative moment in Icelandic political history.
• Rafael Correa Re-elected in Ecuador Incumbent President Rafael Correa claimed victory in Ecuador's general elections, securing another term and reinforcing his political leadership in the country.
• Sudan Justice and Equality Movement Members Sentenced In a significant legal action, eleven members of the Justice and Equality Movement were sentenced to death for their involvement in an attack on Khartoum, Sudan in 2008. This event highlights the ongoing political tensions and judicial responses in the region.
• Cruise Ship Thwarts Somali Pirate Attack The MSC ''Melody'', a cruise ship, successfully prevented an attack by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, demonstrating maritime resilience against piracy threats.

Events in 2009

April 26, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 2009

April 26, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Genoa : 2 - 0
• Lazio - Atalanta : 0 - 1
• Lecce - Catania : 2 - 1
• Milan - Palermo : 3 - 0
• Napoli - Inter : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Genk : 1 - 3
• Roeselare - Gent : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0
• M'gladbach - Bielefeld : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Frankfurt FSV - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
• Ingolstadt - Mainz : 3 - 4
• Kaiserslautern - Wehen : 1 - 0
• Koblenz - Aachen : 0 - 2
• Oberhausen - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1

April 26, 2009 was a Sunday and it was the 116th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2009 can also be written as 4/26/2009 in the US and as 26/4/2009 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2009 in April 2009 calendar

Famous people died on April 26, 2009:

• Hans Holzer

  Austrian paranormal researcher and prolific author known for his extensive writings on parapsychology.

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
3. Flo Rida - Right Round
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. Jamie Foxx - Blame It

April 26, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone
3. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
4. Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 10:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 2009 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on April 26, 2009

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Someone born on April 26, 2009 is:

16 years and 15 days old,

or 192 months and 15 days old,

or 837 weeks

or 5859 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2009?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2009.

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