Thursday January 22, 2009: on this day

January 22, 2009 was the 22nd day of the year 2009, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 22, 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 January 22, 2009, who was born and died on January 22, 2009, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 2009, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just Dance by Lady GaGa), movies (e.g. Coraline, directed by Henry Selick), TV series (e.g. Trust Me) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 22nd, 2009 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 2009?


January 22, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 22nd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 2009 can also be written as 1/22/2009 in the US and as 22/1/2009 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 2009 in January 2009 calendar

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January 22, 2009: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 2009:

  • Barack obama, the us president, orders guantnamo bay prison to be closed in a year.
  • First international criminal court trial. thomas lubanga, a former leader of the union of congolese patriots, is charged with training child soldiers to kill and pillage as well as rape. update: congo warlord pleads not guilty at icc’s first trial. bloomberg.com (2009-01-26). retrieved 2009-07-07.
  • Prime minister geir harde resigned immediately after the collapse of iceland's banking system and government.
  • As the patriarch of russian orthodox church, patriarch kirill i (moscow) is enthroned.
  • Johanna sigurdottir, the first openly lesbian head government in the world, is elected as the new prime minister for iceland.
  • Hamas announced that it would distribute eur4,000 maximum to families who have been seriously affected by the conflict in gaza strip.
  • Israel is ready to defend itself against war crimes accusations in the conflict with hamas.
  • The united states president barack obama will close guantanamo bay naval base's detention center within one year. he also bans torture.
  • Microsoft announces that it will reduce 5,000 jobs due to the rapid decline of personal computer demand.
  • Pope benedict xvi will revoke the excommunications of four french archbishop marcel lefebvre in 1988.
  • Seven militants from pakistan are arrested in peshawar for their involvement in the london bombings on july 7, 2005.
  • Two executives from sanlu group are sentenced for putting public safety at risk during china's 2008 milk crisis.
  • General motors receives another loan installment of us$5.4 billion.
  • The academy awards 81st academy awards nominees have been announced.
  • The first use of teargas by the icelandic national police against protestors since anti-nato riots occurred in 1949.
  • U.s. president barack obama signs an executive order to close the guantanamo bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented.

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January 22, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 22, 2009:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $88.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $18.04
  • General Electric GE: opens at $12.39
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $89.83

Exchange Rates on January 22, 2009:

  • 1 USD = 88.88 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.2526 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1527 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.838 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.55 JPY

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Reims - Strasbourg : 4 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wrexham - Cambridge : 2 - 0
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January 22, 2009: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 2009 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 2009: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 2009 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 02:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Feb 09, 2009.

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Who was born on January 22, 2009?


Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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January 22, 2009: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 2 months old,

or 182 months and 27 days old,

or 795 weeks

or 5565 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 2009.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 2009?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 22, 2009.

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January 22, 2009: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 2009:

  • Morty Scully

    Morty Scully was a renowned actor known for his work in theater and film.

  • Billy Werber

    American baseball player (born in 1908).

  • Paola Manzini
  • Clément Pinault
  • Olga Radenković
  • Vic Crowe
  • Louis Simonneaux
  • Chau Sen Cocsal
  • Francisco Ribas
  • Marcel Schneider

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

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January 22, 2009: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 2009:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 2009: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 2009 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 2009 was Just Dance by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 22, 2009: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Dance
  2. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  3. - Heartless
  4. - Live Your Life
  5. - Love Story

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 22, 2009: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
  2. - Live Your Life
  3. - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
  4. - Miss Independent
  5. - Trading Places

January 22, 2009: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 22, 2009 was No Me Doy Por Vencido by Luis Fonsi, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 22, 2009: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 22, 2009 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Doy Por Vencido
  2. - Por Un Segundo
  3. - Te Regalo Amores
  4. - Espero
  5. - Cinco Minutos

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January 22, 2009: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 2009 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coraline

Coraline

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Henry Selick

Starring: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders

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

January 22, 2009: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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:

Trust Me

Trust Me

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Andrew Kazamia

Push

Push

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Secret Millionaire

Secret Millionaire

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Michael Scott

Closing Time

Closing Time

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Hans Lietz

The Shift

The Shift

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Lee Cipolla

January 22, 2009: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 2009 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

Wishful Drinking

By:

After four successful novels, Carrie Fisher finally comes clean with her crazy life in her first memoir.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

By:

This extraordinary debut novel has become a modern classic. Born mute and speaking only sign language, Edgar Sawtelle lives a happy life on his farm in remote northern Wisconsin with his parents.

Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz

Running Hot

By:

The New York Times bestseller that's "full of fun and thrills...irresistible" (Seattle Times) While they hunt for a killer, two gifted psychics take passion to a whole new level...

Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell

Scarpetta

By:

Watch our feature on Patricia Cornwell’s Scarpetta. Kay Scarpetta has left behind her private practice of forensic pathology in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Return Of Depression Economics And The Crisis Of 2008 by Paul Krugman

The Return Of Depression Economics And The Crisis Of 2008

By:

New York Times Bestseller: Nobel Prize-winning economist shows how today’s crisis mirrors the Great Depression and explains how we can avoid it.

January 22, 2009: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 22, 2009 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Country Life

Country Life

Platform: Adobe Flash (Facebook)

Genre: Simulation

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; NA NIS America; EU NIS Europe; AUS NIS America

Boom Blox Bash Party

Boom Blox Bash Party

Platform: Wii

Genre: Puzzle, party game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Arcade Hoops Basketball

Arcade Hoops Basketball

Platform: iOS, Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Sports, arcade

Publisher: Skyworks Interactive

Company of Heroes Online

Company of Heroes Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMO RTS

Publisher: THQ Shanda Windysoft

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Who was the US President on January 22, 2009?

On January 22, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 2009?

On January 22, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 2009?

On January 22, 2009 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of January. 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 January 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

Find out more about January 22nd

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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 January 2009?

January 2009 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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