What happened on Saturday August 22, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 22, 2009:

• North and South Korea Resume Diplomatic Talks In a significant diplomatic development, officials from North Korea and South Korea met for talks for the first time in over two years, potentially signaling a thaw in their long-standing tensions.
• Argentina Condemns Iranian Defense Minister Nominee Argentina's Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly condemned Ahmad Vahidi's nomination as Iran's Defense Minister. Vahidi is a suspected terrorist wanted by Interpol in connection with the 1994 terrorist attack on the AMIA Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.
• New Leader of Pakistani Taliban Appointed Hakeemullah Mehsud was selected as the new head of the Pakistani Taliban, confirmed by a local Taliban commander in Pakistan's federally administered tribal areas, signaling potential shifts in militant leadership.
• Protests Against Constitutional Changes in Niger Clashes erupted in Niger between opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Mamadou Tandja unlimited mandates. Police used tear gas to suppress protesters, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests.
• Venezuela Divided Over Education Law Rival marches were held in Caracas to protest a controversial education law. Critics argued that the legislation strengthens President Hugo Chavez's control over schools and universities, highlighting political polarization.
• Mogadishu Gunbattle on First Day of Ramadan Islamic insurgents attacked a government checkpoint in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, triggering a violent gunbattle that resulted in at least five fatalities on the first day of Ramadan.
• Irish Cardinal Criticizes Same-Sex Partnership Bill Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop and Primate of All Ireland, criticized Ireland's Civil Partnership Bill, which grants statutory partnership rights to same-sex couples, reflecting ongoing social and religious debates.
• Niger Delta Militants Surrender Weapons As part of an arms amnesty program, the militant group Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta surrendered hundreds of weapons to the Nigerian Government, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional tensions.
• Record-Breaking Superenalotto Lottery Win The Italian state lottery Superenalotto was won on a single ticket worth 146.9 million euros (US$211.8 million). The winning numbers were 10, 11, 27, 45, 79, and 88, which broke an extraordinary losing streak of 87 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner.

Events in 2009

August 22, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 2009

August 22, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
• Siena - Milan : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Lokeren : 4 - 1
• Germinal - Mechelen : 1 - 3
• St Truiden - Roeselare : 2 - 1
• Waregem - Anderlecht : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
• FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0
• Freiburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 5
• Mainz - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
• Nurnberg - Hannover : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Augsburg : 1 - 2
• St Pauli - Duisburg : 2 - 2

August 22, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 234th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2009 can also be written as 8/22/2009 in the US and as 22/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 22, 2009:

• Elmer Kelton

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August 22, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

August 22, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:52 am and setting at 09:06 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 22, 2009

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Someone born on August 22, 2009 is:

15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 22 days old,

or 820 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5744 days old,

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