Wednesday December 09, 2015: on this day

December 09, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2015 can also be written as 12/9/2015 in the US and as 9/12/2015 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on December 09, 2015:

• Israeli-palestinian conflict (2015): a drive-by shooting attack at avnei hefetz injures an israeli couple. (the times of israel). a palestinian man injures an israeli soldier and civilian in a stabbing attack. the attacker is then shot and killed in hebron by security forces. (the jerusalem post).israeli soldiers kill a teenager in a raid on a refugee camp located in bethlehem, west bank.
• A drive-by shooting attack on a couple in israel leaves them with injuries.
• In a stabbing attack, a palestinian man injures an israeli soldier and civilian. the attacker is then shot and killed in hebron by security forces.
• Israeli soldiers kill a teenager in palestine during an attack on a refugee camp located in bethlehem, west bank.
• Afghanistan war (2001-present). a taliban attack on kandahar international airport leaves at least 50 civilians and afghan national security forces personnel killed and 35 others injured.
• At least 50 afghan national security forces personnel and civilians are killed in a taliban attack at kandahar international airport. 35 others are injured.
• Russian military intervention in syria civil war: russian president vladimir putin stated that he hopes that nuclear warheads won't be necessary to combat terrorists. after russia launched cruise missiles against islamic state positions in syria, it used one of its kilo class submarines in the mediterranean.
• Russian president vladimir putin said that he hopes that nuclear warheads won't be necessary to combat terrorists after russia launched cruise missiles against islamic state positions in syria using one of its kilo class submarines in the mediterranean.
• Nagorno–karabakh conflict: azeri tanks at the front line of the nagorno–karabakh republic's breakaway nagorno–karabakh republic fired on military positions for the first time after a russian-brokered ceasefire in 1994. one soldier of the nagorno-karabakh defense army is dead.
• Azeri tanks were seen on the front line of the nagorno–karabakh republic to shell military positions. this was the first time that azeri tanks have been used since the russian-brokered ceasefire in 1994. one soldier of the nagorno-karabakh defense army is dead.
• Turkey: iraqi civil war (2014-2017). turkey asks all its citizens to leave iraqi kurdistan and all other areas due to "increased security threats".
• Time names angela merkel person of the year.
• 2015 south indian floods - heavy rains continue to lash thanjavur, thanjavur district, flooding urban areas as well as hundreds of acres farmland. rising water has marooned many residential areas of thanjavur.
• Floods in the united states 2001-present: governor jay inslee of washington declares a state emergency following severe flooding and strong winds across the west part of the state. he closes several major roads, damages homes and properties, and impacts electricity service.
• After severe flooding and strong winds in the western portion of washington, governor jay inslee declares an emergency. this follows the closure of several major roads, property damage, and the impact on electricity service.
• North korea is under increased sanctions by the united states because of alleged weapon violations.
• Relations cuba-united states: officials from cuba and the united states met in havana to begin settlement talks regarding $1.9 billion of assets that the u.s. had taken from fidel castro's government in the 1960s. the united states embargo on cuba is legally inapplicable until there are settlements.
• Meetings between cuban and american officials began in havana. they discussed the $1.9 billion in u.s. assets that fidel castro's government seized in the 1960s. the united states embargo on cuba is legally inapplicable until there are settlements.
• Australian federal police raided the sydney home craig steven wright, who was claimed by media to be satoshi nakamoto (the founder of bitcoin) - in relation tax offenses.
• Chinese state television reported that guo youming (ex-deputy governor of hubei province) was found guilty of accepting bribes in excess of 23.8 million yuan ($3.70 million). guo is the third person to be convicted in connection with president xi jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, which began three years ago when xi was elected.
• A group of american mayors and officials, including those from new york city and philadelphia, have stated that donald trump's comments about muslims would be prohibited from their cities if they had their way.
• Paul ryan, the republican speaker of congress, and mitch mcconnell, the senate majority leader, distanced the party from donald trump's recent remarks calling for an end to muslim entry into the united states. the pentagon press secretary called anti-muslim rhetoric, despite not being in a political battle - given u.s. alliances with muslim countries and muslim personnel serving within the united states armed forces – a national security threat.

December 09, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 09, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.84
• Apple AAPL: opens at $117.64
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.02
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $137.38

Exchange Rates on December 09, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.9075 EUR
• 1 USD = 121.628 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6587 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3833 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3566 CAD

December 09, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Como - Crotone : 0 - 1
• Livorno - Salernitana : 0 - 0
• Spezia - Vicenza : 1 - 0
• Virtus Lanciano - Cagliari : 1 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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December 09, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 2015 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 09, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:05 am and setting at 04:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

• John Malkovich

  American actor.

• Felicity Huffman

  Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

• Kirk Douglas

  American actor.

• Judi Dench

  British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

• Jesse Metcalfe

  American actor and musician.

• Michael Nouri

  American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

• Simon Helberg

  American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

• Dia Mirza

  Indian model actress and producer.

• Redd Foxx

  American comedian and actor.

• Beau Bridges

  American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 9th

You are 8 years 4 months old,

or 100 months and 9 days old,

or 436 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3053 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2015?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 09, 2015.

Famous people died on December 09, 2015:

• Barnet Janner

  British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Leicester North West.

• Juvenal Juvêncio

  Brazilian lawyer and politician (b. 1934).

• Soshana Afroyim

  Austrian painter (d. 2015).

• Norman Breslow

  American statistician and academic (b. 1941).

• Julio Terrazas Sandoval

  Bolivian cardinal (b. 1936).

• Akiyuki Nosaka
• Gheorghe Gruia
• Carlo Furno
• Igino Rizzi
• Henk Zanoli
• Lawrence Harrison
• Alberto Podestá

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

• Eleanor Parker

  American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

• Gene Barry

  American actor (d. 2009).

• Laird Cregar

  Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

• Archie Moore

  American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

• Mico Palanca

  Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

• Indalecio Allende

  Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

• Marri Chenna Reddy

  Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

• Yeny Rivera

  Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

• Sebastyan Cabot

  Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

• Claryce Lispector

  A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th

Holidays on December 09, 2015:

• Anti-Corruption Day [1]
• Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
• Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
• Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
• Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
• Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 2015:

• International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
• International Anti-Corruption Day

December 09, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Adele - Hello
2. Justin Bieber - Sorry
3. Drake - Hotline Bling
4. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
5. The Weeknd - The Hills

December 09, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Drake - Hotline Bling
2. The Weeknd - The Hills
3. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
4. Alessia Cara - Here
5. Silento - Watch Me

December 09, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 09, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 09, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. J Balvin - Ginza
2. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
3. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
4. La Adictiva Banda San Jose de Mesillas - Despues de Ti Quien
5. Maluma - Borro Cassette