Thursday January 01, 2009: on this day

January 01, 2009 was the 1st day of the year 2009, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 01, 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 January 01, 2009, who was born and died on January 01, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce), movies (e.g. Mary and Max, directed by Adam Elliot), TV series (e.g. Secret Millionaire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2009?


January 01, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2009 can also be written as 1/1/2009 in the US and as 1/1/2009 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2009 in January 2009 calendar

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January 01, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2009:

  • 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.
  • Sixty-six people die in a nightclub fire in bangkok, thailand.
  • Bay area rapid transit officers shot and killed a man at california's fruitvale bart station.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: a strike by israel on jabalia, gaza strip kills a senior hamas commander nizar rayan as well as six members of his immediate family.
  • In guwahati (india), at least five people are killed and more than 50 are hurt in serial bombings.
  • After negotiations fail over the price, russia's gazprom stops supplying natural gas to ukraine.
  • Slovakia adopts the euro, becoming the 16th member in the eurozone.
  • Virgin galactic and new mexico signed a us$150-250m agreement to launch suborbital commercial space flight at spaceport america near las cruces, truth or consequences.
  • Since it's been 70 years since gabriele d'annunzio's death in 1938, all gabriele d'annunzio's work is now public domain.
  • Bangkok nightclub fire kills 61 and injures over 200.

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January 01, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 90.71 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2201 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0614 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 127.3 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.956 GBP

January 01, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crawley Town - Woking : 2 - 2
  • Grays - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 1
  • Lewes - Eastbourne Borough : 0 - 2
  • Oxford - Salisbury : 2 - 0
  • Rushden & D - Stevenage : 1 - 1
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January 01, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 01, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 01, 2009 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 01, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 10:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 2009.

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Who was born on January 01, 2009?


Famous people born on January 01, 2009:

  • Saga Vanecek

    Young swimming prodigy who achieved remarkable success at a very early age.

  • Aadvika

    Child actress known for her roles in Indian films.

  • Jahzir Bruno

    Jahzir Bruno is an American actor known for his roles in films such as The Witches and The Underground Railroad.

  • Cairo

    Cairo was a military dog who served in the United States Navy SEALs.

  • Bridger Walker

    Known for saving his sister from a dog attack and receiving recognition and support for his bravery.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 3 months old,

or 183 months and 15 days old,

or 797 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5584 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2009?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2009.

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January 01, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2009:

  • Airlie Holland

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Ahmadou Lamine Ndiaye

    Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.

  • Pavlos Matesis

    Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Deletha

    Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Varvara Bykova

    A Soviet and Russian actress who appeared in numerous films and television series during her long career.

  • Elverta Nichols

    American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.

  • Emine Işınsu

    Turkish writer known for her contributions to Turkish literature.

  • Oaks Endsley

    Oaks Endsley was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.

  • Anjani Devi

    Anjani Devi was an Indian actress who appeared in several Kannada and Telugu films during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Doyne Bell

    Doyne Bell was a renowned author known for his captivating novels.

  • Valen Zubov

    Valen Zubov was a prominent politician known for his contributions to Russian politics.

  • Derald Ruttenberg

    Derald Ruttenberg was a successful real estate developer known for his innovative projects.

  • Ghalia Abdul-Malak

    Lebanese chemist known for her research in organic chemistry.

  • Isidore Haiblum

    Isidore Haiblum was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Hyman Bloom

    British writer and novelist known for his dark and satirical works.

  • Justus Buchler

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Bowen Alpern

    Known for his work in nuclear physics.

  • Biagio

    Italian author known for his contributions to Italian literature.

  • Fermin Tangüis

    Peruvian poet and writer recognized for his contributions to Latin American literature.

  • Hassan Hathout

    Renowned physician and community leader.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Just Dance
  4. - Heartless
  5. - Womanizer youtube

January 01, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  4. - Trading Places
  5. - Miss Independent

January 01, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2009 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Te Regalo Amores
  3. - Inolvidable
  4. - Espero
  5. - Cinco Minutos

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January 01, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mary and Max

Mary and Max

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Adam Elliot

Starring: Toni Collette, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Eric Bana, Barry Humphries

Country: United States of America

(500) Days of Summer

(500) Days of Summer

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Marc Webb

Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz

Country: United States of America

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

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

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

January 01, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

Crooked House

Crooked House

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Adam Shankman

January 01, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Why We Suck by Denis Leary

Why We Suck

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The New York Times Bestseller Denis Leary is one of America's most innovative and biting comic humorists. He takes on all the politicians and celebrities who have sucked in public.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

By:

The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a classic in wizarding and first came to Muggle readers' notice in the book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Do The Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

Do The Right Thing

By:

Mike Huckabee was the ultimate dark horse when he entered the Republican presidential race. He had almost no money, no advisors, and little recognition outside of Arkansas.

The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb

The Hour I First Believed

By:

Caelum Quirk, a high school teacher, and Maureen, a school nurses, move to Colorado where they both take jobs at Columbine High School.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight

By:

Isabella Swan moved to Forks in Washington. It was a small and rainy place. Isabella's life changes dramatically when she meets Edward Cullen.

January 01, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ant Nation

Ant Nation

Platform: Wii (WiiWare), Nintendo DS

Genre: Real time strategy

Publisher: Konami

Astro Boy: The Video Game

Astro Boy: The Video Game

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii

Genre: Action platform

Publisher: D3 Publisher

Anno: Create a New World

Anno: Create a New World

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: City-building, Real-time strategy

Publisher: Ubisoft

Active Life: Extreme Challenge

Active Life: Extreme Challenge

Platform: Wii

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer

Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Side-scrolling, Platformer

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 2009?

On January 01, 2009 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2009?

On January 01, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2009?

On January 01, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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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 January 2009?

January 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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