Saturday August 15, 2009: on this day

August 15, 2009 was the 227th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 2009, who was born and died on August 15, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, directed by David Yates), TV series (e.g. My Fair Lady) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2009?


August 15, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2009 can also be written as 8/15/2009 in the US and as 15/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

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August 15, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 2009:

  • Hamas police claim that they have shot and killed abdel-latif moussa, the head of jund ansar allah islamic group, in a shootout.
  • Hong kong experiences 3.3% growth in its last quarter, which is far above predictions and signals an end to the recession.
  • Colombia claims that it has reached an agreement with the united states for seven of its military bases to be used by american troops.
  • Japan's apology for world war ii is expressed on the anniversary of 1945's defeat. however, former prime ministers junichiro kuizumi (left) and shinzo abe (right) visit yasukuni shrine. this controversial shrine, which was seen as a symbol of japan's past militarism, is the yasukuni shrine.
  • Frederick chiluba, former president of zambia, is awaiting the verdict in his criminal case. he was accused of plundering zambia's national economy over his decade-long reign.
  • Mv arctic sea: the ransom demanded for the missing ship is made. (al jazeera), (bangkok post), (the times) russian media reported that the tracking device aboard the arctic sea was briefly activated, showing that the vessel is off the coast france.
  • For the missing ship, a ransom demand has been made.
  • Russian media reported that the tracking device aboard the arctic sea was briefly activated, showing that the vessel is off the coast france.
  • At least seven people are killed and 100 injured in a suicide bombing attack outside nato headquarters in kabul, afghanistan.
  • At least 19 people are killed and 20 others injured in a prison riot in durango, mexico.
  • Silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy, speaks at a press conference in which he stated that his country would crack down on organised criminality over the next four-years.
  • Burma will release american john yettaw who was uninvited to aung san suu kyi’s home after meeting with senator jim webb.
  • 43 children and women are killed when a fire breaks out in a tent in kuwait. this is where the wedding party takes place. the groom's ex-wife confessed to setting the fire.

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August 15, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Westerlo : 3 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 2
  • Genk - Gent : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - St Truiden : 1 - 2
  • Mechelen - Club Brugge : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Nurnberg : 1 - 1
  • FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 1 - 3
  • Hamburg - Dortmund : 4 - 1
  • Hannover - Mainz : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 2 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lens - Auxerre : 2 - 0
  • Lorient - Montpellier : 2 - 2
  • Lyon - Valenciennes : 1 - 0
  • Nancy - Monaco : 4 - 0
  • Paris SG - Le Mans : 3 - 1
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August 15, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 15, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 05:12 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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Who was born on August 15, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 13 days old,

or 762 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5339 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2009?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2009.

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August 15, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2009:

  • Vincenta Zaleska

    Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Icarus Lives

    American poet known for his works exploring themes of love and loss.

  • Sergio Persia
  • André Prokovsky
  • Virginia Davis
  • Mauro Mingardi
  • Shūei Matsubayashi
  • Jim Dickinson

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2009:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Gotta Feeling youtube
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - You Belong With Me
  4. - Knock You Down
  5. - Use Somebody

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - Break Up
  4. - Ego
  5. - Last Chance

August 15, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2009 was Lo Intentamos by Espinoza Paz, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Intentamos
  2. - Loba
  3. - Ya Es Muy Tarde
  4. - Causa Y Efecto
  5. - El Amor

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August 15, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Yates

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon

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

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

August 15, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

August 15, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner

Best Friends Forever

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Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestseller, presents "a smart, witty fairytale for grownups" (Maureen Corrigan. NPR). Valerie Adler and Addie Downs will always be best friends.

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.

Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann

Hot Pursuit

By:

Alyssa Locke, the team leader at Troubleshooters Inc. is used to dealing with danger. She is expected to make her next assignment a breeze: teach

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

Rain Gods by James Lee Burke

Rain Gods

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In this bestseller, "America's Best Novelist" (The Denver Post) brings back Hackberry Holland, Texas sheriff and cousin to Billy Bob Holland.

August 15, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

7th Dragon

7th Dragon

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Sega

The Bigs 2

The Bigs 2

Platform: Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 2 Wii PlayStation Portable Nintendo DS

Genre: Sports Baseball

Publisher: 2K Sports

Beaterator

Beaterator

Platform: PlayStation Portable iOS

Genre: Music, puzzle

Publisher: Rockstar Games

2XL Fleet Defense

2XL Fleet Defense

Platform: iOS

Asphalt 5

Asphalt 5

Platform: iOS, Palm Pre, Android, Symbian^3, Bada, Windows Phone 7

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2009?

On August 15, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2009?

On August 15, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2009?

On August 15, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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 August 2009?

August 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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