What happened on Tuesday August 25, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 25, 2009:

• Death of Senator Edward Kennedy U.S. Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy, brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy, passed away from brain cancer in Massachusetts at the age of 77. He was a prominent political figure who served in the U.S. Senate for nearly 47 years and was known as the 'Lion of the Senate'.
• Kandahar Car Bomb Attack A devastating car bomb explosion in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, killed at least 40 people and injured 57 others. The attack highlighted the ongoing instability and violence in the region during the Afghanistan conflict.
• Record U.S. Budget Deficit The United States budget deficit for 2009 was projected to reach $1.6 trillion, the highest amount ever recorded in U.S. history. This massive deficit was largely attributed to economic stimulus measures and recovery efforts following the 2008 financial crisis.
• Ben Bernanke Nominated for Second Term U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Ben Bernanke for a second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, signaling continuity in economic leadership during the challenging post-financial crisis period.
• South Korea's First Space Rocket Launch South Korea launched its first space rocket, Naro-1, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration efforts. However, the scientific satellite STSAT-2A failed to enter its intended orbit, representing both a technological achievement and a challenge.
• Venezuela Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Colombia Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the end of diplomatic relations with Colombia, citing objections to the country's proposal to allow U.S. troops access to its military bases. This decision further escalated tensions in the region.

Events in 2009

August 25, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 2009

August 25, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 25, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $169.46
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.25

Exchange Rates on August 25, 2009:

• 1 USD = 94.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0861 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0614 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8315 CNY
• 1 EUR = 134.73 JPY

August 25, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gateshead - York : 1 - 2
• Tamworth - Wrexham : 2 - 1

August 25, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 237th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 2009 can also be written as 8/25/2009 in the US and as 25/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 25, 2009:

• Ted Kennedy

  Prominent American politician from the famous Kennedy family, who served as a long-term U.S.

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
3. Jay-Z - Run This Town
4. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
5. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody

August 25, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Drake - Best I Ever Had
5. Ginuwine - Last Chance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 10:08 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 25, 2009

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Someone born on August 25, 2009 is:

15 years 8 months old,

or 188 months and 19 days old,

or 820 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5741 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 2009?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 25, 2009.

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