What happened on Thursday August 13, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 13, 2009:

• European Economic Recovery Signs French and German economies show signs of recovery, pushing the Eurozone towards potential economic recovery in the second quarter, indicating a possible emergence from the global recession.
• Death of Les Paul, Guitar Pioneer Les Paul, a legendary country and jazz musician and electric guitar innovator, passed away at age 94 in New York, USA due to pneumonia complications. He was a groundbreaking musician who was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1978 and the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, significantly influencing modern music technology and performance.
• Afghan Former President Survives Taliban Ambush Burhanuddin Rabbani, former Afghan President, survived an ambush by Taliban militants in the Ali Abad District of Kunduz province, underscoring the persistent security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Felipe Calderon Offers Mediation Between Colombia and Venezuela Mexican President Felipe Calderón offered Colombia's mediation services during a diplomatic visit to resolve tensions between Ecuador and Venezuela, demonstrating Mexico's role in regional conflict resolution.
• Insurgent Attacks in Dagestan, Russia A violent insurgent attack in Russia's Republic of Dagestan resulted in eleven fatalities, including four police officers, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges in the North Caucasus region.
• Conflict in Southern Philippines A one-day conflict in southern Philippines resulted in at least 23 government soldiers killed and over 20 Muslim extremists wounded, revealing ongoing tensions in the region.
• 2009 Lincoln Professional Life Cents Introduced The United States Mint released the 2009 Lincoln Professional Life commemorative cents into circulation, continuing the tradition of honoring significant aspects of Abraham Lincoln's life.
• Mary Elizabeth Higby, Denver Mint Superintendent Passes Mary Elizabeth Higby died in Colorado Springs at age 94. She served as superintendent of the Denver Mint from 1969 to 1978, contributing to the United States' monetary administration.

Events in 2009

August 13, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 2009

August 13, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 13, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.22
• Apple AAPL: opens at $166.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.28

Exchange Rates on August 13, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0873 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0709 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.833 CNY
• 1 EUR = 136.18 JPY

August 13, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Laval - Strasbourg : 3 - 2

August 13, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 2009 can also be written as 8/13/2009 in the US and as 13/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 13, 2009:

• Lavelle Felton

  American basketball player (b. 1980).

• Ramón Cobo
• Andries Nieman

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 13, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 13, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 03:07 pm.

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 13, 2009

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Someone born on August 13, 2009 is:

15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 2 days old,

or 822 weeks

or 5754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 2009?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 13, 2009.

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