Saturday October 17, 2009: on this day

October 17, 2009 was the 290th day of the year 2009, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 17, 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 October 17, 2009, who was born and died on October 17, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Down by Jay Sean), movies (e.g. Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay), TV series (e.g. Fear Clinic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2009?


October 17, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2009 can also be written as 10/17/2009 in the US and as 17/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

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October 17, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2009:

  • Czech president vaclav klaus likens the treaty of lisbon as an unstoppable speeding train that he is being forced into signing.
  • Publication of a report on trafigura's dumping of toxic materials in cote d'ivoire.
  • Two officers die in a shooting attack by drug gangs in rio de janeiro brazil on their police helicopter. ten drug traffickers were also among the victims.
  • Fort collins sheriff, colorado warns that criminal charges will likely be brought against the perpetrators of the balloon boy hoax.
  • After the deaths of supporters of the opposition at a rally last month, the economic community of west african states imposes an arms embargo against guinea.
  • South korean legislator claims that north korea holds 154,000 citizens in gulags.
  • According to a colombian military official, eight farc guerrillas were killed and five colombian soldiers were killed during heavy fighting in cauca.
  • Iran releases newsweek reporter maziar bahari, who was held in iran for four months following the dispute presidential election.
  • Madrid saw more than 1 million protestors against abortion march through it in one of the largest anti-war demonstrations since 2003.
  • In dublin, thousands of celebrities, politicians and fans attended the funeral of stephen gately, boyzone singer.
  • The pakistan army sends 30,000 troops to south waziristan to wage an offensive against the taliban and their aides.
  • The maldives government, headed by president mohamed nasheed holds the first ever underwater cabinet meeting to raise awareness about the dangers of global warming.
  • 32 people are killed during diwali celebrations in india when a fire broke out at a fireworks storage.

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October 17, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Inter : 0 - 5
  • Juventus - Fiorentina : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Charleroi : 2 - 0
  • Kortrijk - Roeselare : 2 - 0
  • Lokeren - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
  • Waregem - Germinal : 4 - 0
  • Westerlo - Standard : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Hannover : 2 - 1
  • FC Koln - Mainz : 1 - 0
  • Freiburg - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2
  • Hamburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Hertha : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Paderborn : 1 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 3 - 1
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October 17, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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October 17, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 06:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 04, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Nov 02, 2009.

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Who was born on October 17, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 12 days old,

or 753 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5277 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2009?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2009.

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October 17, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 2009:

  • Morgan Harrington

    Journalist known for her work in investigative reporting.

  • Norma Fox Mazer

    Norma Fox Mazer was an American author known for her young adult novels.

  • Vic Mizzy

    American composer (themes for green acres and the addams family).

  • Carla Boni
  • David Burnside
  • Gidiuli
  • Rosanna Schiaffino
  • János Greminger
  • Brian Vickery
  • Victor «Vic» Mizzy

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th

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October 17, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2009:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Down
  2. - Party In The U.S.A.
  3. - Run This Town
  4. - Whatcha Say
  5. - I Gotta Feeling youtube

October 17, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Break Up
  3. - Successful
  4. - Run This Town
  5. - Wasted

October 17, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2009 was Loba by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 17, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Loba
  2. - Manos Al Aire
  3. - Te Ira Mejor Sin Mi
  4. - Su Veneno
  5. - Lo Intentamos

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October 17, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Orphan

Orphan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder

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

October 17, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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:

Fear Clinic

Fear Clinic

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Robert Hall

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Mira Nair

Astro Boy

Astro Boy

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Bowers

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

October 17, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

An Echo In The Bone by Diana Gabaldon

An Echo In The Bone

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Diana Gabaldon continues her riveting Outlander story with this epic tale of time travel, imagination, and adventure. Jamie Fraser, an eighteenth century Highlander, is an ex-Jacobite traitor and reluctant rebel

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

The Greatest Show On Earth by Richard Dawkins

The Greatest Show On Earth

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Richard Dawkins' blockbuster The God Delusion changed our perception of God. It sold more than 2,000,000 copies in English.

The Year Of The Flood by Margaret Atwood

The Year Of The Flood

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The Year of the Flood takes place in the futuristic future of Atwood's Oryx and Crake. It is both a moving story of friendship and a landmark piece of speculative fiction.

Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong

Frostbitten

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The men and women of this Otherworld are smart, beautiful, and supernatural. They live, love, fight, and die among us. This realm of ghosts, witches, and werewolves, which is not seen and undiscovered, is currently under threat.

October 17, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chopper

Chopper

Platform: iOS

2XL ATV Offroad

2XL ATV Offroad

Platform: iOS

Genre: Racing game

Bit Boy!!

Bit Boy!!

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Marvelous Entertainment; NA Bplus; EU Bplus

Blue Toad Murder Files

Blue Toad Murder Files

Platform: PlayStation 3, Windows iPhone

Publisher: Relentless Software

Blueberry Garden

Blueberry Garden

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux

Genre: Puzzle/Platform

Publisher: Erik Svedäng

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2009?

On October 17, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2009?

On October 17, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2009?

On October 17, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 2009?

October 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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