What happened on Thursday October 29, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 29, 2009:

• US Economy Emerges from Recession The United States officially exited recession in the third quarter of 2009, with the economy experiencing a growth rate of 3.5%, signaling economic recovery after the global financial crisis.
• Rwandan Genocide Perpetrator Sentenced in Canada Desire Munyaneza, a Rwandan man, was sentenced to life in prison in Canada for his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
• Iran Signals Nuclear Program Compromise Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad indicated the government's willingness to negotiate regarding its controversial nuclear program.
• India Announces New Kashmir Peace Initiative Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared a new approach to the Jammu and Kashmir peace process, including a partial troop withdrawal to reduce tensions in the region.
• African Union Sanctions Guinea's Military Leadership The African Union imposed a travel ban and froze bank accounts of Moussa Dadis Camara and 41 other members of Guinea's military dictatorship.
• Thai Cargo Ship Hijacked off Somali Coast A Thai cargo vessel was taken hostage by pirates in the Gulf of Aden, off Somalia's coast, highlighting ongoing maritime security challenges in the region.
• South Korea Arrests Alleged North Korean Spy South Korean authorities arrested a college lecturer accused of espionage for North Korea, who claimed he was recruited by North Korean agents in India.
• Honduras Files Lawsuit Against International Court of Justice The Honduran de facto regime initiated a legal challenge against the International Court of Justice, alleging Brazil's continued harboring of exiled President Manuel Zelaya in its Tegucigalpa Embassy.
• Danish PM Skeptical of UN Climate Summit Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen expressed pessimism about achieving a meaningful agreement at the upcoming UN climate change summit in December.
• IOC Depot Fire in Jaipur Kills 12 A devastating fire at an IOC (Indian Oil Corporation) depot in Jaipur resulted in 12 fatalities, prompting military assistance to manage the emergency.
• Haiti's Senate Removes Prime Minister The Haitian Senate voted to remove Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis from her position, signaling significant political upheaval in the Caribbean nation.
• Footballer Marlon King Convicted of Sexual Assault Premier League footballer Marlon King was convicted of sexual assault and subsequently imprisoned, leading to his immediate termination by Wigan Athletic F.C.
• Kenya to Conduct First Gay Population Census Kenya announced plans to conduct its inaugural census of the gay population as part of a strategic effort to better understand and combat HIV/AIDS transmission.
• Elton John Cancels Concert Due to Health Issues Renowned pianist and composer Elton John cancelled his upcoming Red Piano Tour performance in Dublin on 30 October 2009 due to declining health.

Events in 2009

October 29, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 2009

October 29, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 29, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $195.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.07
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.15

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2009:

• 1 USD = 91.48 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0668 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0183 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8279 CNY
• 1 EUR = 135.74 JPY

October 29, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Inter - Palermo : 5 - 3

October 29, 2009 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2009 can also be written as 10/29/2009 in the US and as 29/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

October 29, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2009 was Down by Jay Sean, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Jay Sean - Down
2. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Britney Spears - 3

October 29, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Drake Featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem - Forever
3. Gucci Mane Featuring Plies Or OJ Da Juiceman - Wasted
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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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 29, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:36 pm and setting at 04:00 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 2009

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Someone born on October 29, 2009 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 9 days old,

or 814 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5700 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2009?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 2009.

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