What happened on Tuesday September 15, 2009?

Here's what happened on September 15, 2009:

• Bernanke Signals End of Economic Recession Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke announced that the worst U.S. economic recession since the 1930s was likely over, while cautioning that economic growth might not be robust enough to quickly reduce unemployment.
• UN Report Alleges Gaza War Crimes The United Nations released a comprehensive report on the Gaza War, presenting serious allegations of war crimes committed by both Israeli and Palestinian forces, potentially impacting international diplomatic relations.
• US Special Forces Counterterrorism Operation in Somalia US Special Forces conducted a targeted raid in Somalia, using four helicopter gunships to attack trucks carrying leaders of the Shabab militant group. The operation resulted in six fatalities, including Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan, a key al-Qaeda cell leader in Kenya.
• Panama Canal Third Locks Construction Begins Consortium Grupo Unidos por el Canal commenced construction on the third set of locks for the Panama Canal, with an estimated project duration of 1,883 days. The project's bid was valued at US$3.12 billion, representing a significant infrastructure development for global maritime trade.
• Russia Accuses US of Blocking WTO Accession Russian President Dmitry Medvedev publicly criticized the United States, alleging that the US was deliberately obstructing Russia's efforts to join the World Trade Organization, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
• Senate Blocks ACORN Federal Funding The Senate voted 83-7 to block ACORN, an anti-poverty organization, from receiving federal housing funds, marking a significant political and funding decision affecting community support services.
• Diebold Voting Machine Sale Under Antitrust Scrutiny Senator Charles Schumer urged the Justice Department's antitrust division to investigate the sale of Diebold's voting machines, expressing concerns about potential implications for the electoral process.
• Iraqi Shoe-Throwing Journalist Released The Iraqi television reporter who famously threw shoes at former President George W. Bush was released from jail after serving a nine-month sentence, a symbolic moment in post-Iraq War media history.
• Congo President Re-elected, Restructures Government President Denis Sasou Nguesso was re-elected in the Republic of the Congo and immediately restructured the government. He abolished the Prime Minister position and replaced the oil minister, signaling potential political and economic reforms.
• Madagascar Prime Minister Warns of Political Instability Prime Minister Monja Roindefo accused the international community and President Andry Rajoelina of betrayal, warning that Madagascar risked becoming a warlord-controlled territory, highlighting significant political tensions.
• Deadly Flash Floods in North Sumatra Devastating flash floods in North Sumatra, Indonesia, resulted in at least 38 fatalities, causing significant loss of life and potential widespread environmental and economic damage.
• Investigation into Contractor's Death in Baghdad Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid requested investigations from the State Department and Pentagon regarding the electrocution death of 25-year-old private security contractor Adam Hermanson in his Baghdad dormitory.
• Norwegian Parliamentary Elections In the Norwegian parliamentary elections, the Red-Green Coalition led by Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg was re-elected for a second term, demonstrating political continuity.
• Major Market Fire in Libreville, Gabon Gabonese firefighters battled a significant blaze in the heart of Libreville, which consumed the country's largest market, causing substantial economic disruption and potential loss of livelihoods.
• Ireland-Wales Electricity Interconnector Approved An Bord Pleanala granted EirGrid permission to construct a new electricity interconnector between Ireland and Wales, representing a significant step in enhancing cross-border energy infrastructure.
• Counterterrorism Raid in New York Federal and city counterterrorism agents conducted a raid on two apartments in Queens. No arrests were made, and no explosives or weapons were discovered, highlighting ongoing vigilance in urban security.

Events in 2009

September 15, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 2009

September 15, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 15, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.18
• Apple AAPL: opens at $174.04
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.97
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.49
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.78

Exchange Rates on September 15, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.0 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0723 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0344 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8299 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.45 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Coventry - Sheffield United : 3 - 2
• Derby - Barnsley : 2 - 3
• Ipswich - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1
• Leicester - Peterboro : 1 - 1
• Plymouth - Watford : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Kilmarnock : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Padova - Piacenza : 0 - 0
• Reggina - Vicenza : 0 - 2
• Sassuolo - Triestina : 2 - 1

September 15, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 258th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 2009 can also be written as 9/15/2009 in the US and as 15/9/2009 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 2009 in September 2009 calendar

Famous people died on September 15, 2009:

• Troy Kennedy Martin

  Scottish-english screenwriter (b. 1932).

• Nunzio Rotondo

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Jay Sean - Down
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Fabolous Featuring The-Dream - Throw It In The Bag
5. Drake - Best I Ever Had

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 2009 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:39 am and setting at 05:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Oct 04, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on September 15, 2009

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Someone born on September 15, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 29 days old,

or 817 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5720 days old,

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