What happened on Wednesday October 07, 2009?

Here's what happened on October 07, 2009:

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for ribosome research On October 7, 2009, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas A. Steitz, and Ada E. Yonath for their studies on the structure and function of the ribosome. Their work provided detailed insights into the ribosome's role in protein synthesis, enhancing our understanding of cellular mechanisms. source: nobelprize.org
• Death of Irving Penn, renowned photographer On October 7, 2009, Irving Penn, the acclaimed American photographer known for his fashion and portrait photography, passed away at the age of 92. His work, characterized by its simplicity and elegance, left a lasting impact on the art world. source: nytimes.com
• EU pressures Czech Republic on Lisbon Treaty On October 7, 2009, the European Union intensified its efforts to encourage the Czech Republic to ratify the Lisbon Treaty. The EU emphasized the importance of the treaty for the bloc's future governance and urged the Czech government to expedite the ratification process. source: reuters.com
• New Ring Discovered Around Saturn Astronomers announced the discovery of a new ring around Saturn, expanding scientific understanding of the planet's complex ring system and planetary formation processes.
• Typhoon Melor Threatens Japan Typhoon Melor was predicted to become the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in at least a decade, posing significant risks to infrastructure and population in its path.
• Guinea Opposition Calls for Leadership Change The opposition in Guinea demanded the resignation of Captain Moussa Dadis Camara from his leadership position in the ruling judiciary, signaling political instability.
• Significant Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu, followed by a 7.3 magnitude aftershock within 15 minutes. A tsunami warning was issued, potentially threatening local populations.
• Italian Court Overturns Berlusconi Immunity Law Italy's Constitutional Court declared unconstitutional a law providing Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi immunity from prosecution, marking a significant moment in Italian legal and political history.

Events in 2009

October 07, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 07, 2009

Your poster from October 07, 2009

October 07, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 07, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.48
• Apple AAPL: opens at $189.76
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.12

Exchange Rates on October 07, 2009:

• 1 USD = 88.59 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0614 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0332 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.827 CNY
• 1 EUR = 130.1 JPY

October 07, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 280th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 07, 2009 can also be written as 10/7/2009 in the US and as 7/10/2009 in UK and Europe.

October 07, 2009 in October 2009 calendar

Famous people died on October 07, 2009:

• Irving Penn

  Irving Penn was a renowned American photographer who significantly influenced 20th-century fashion and portrait photography, working...

• Pedro Zadunaisky
• Gianfranco Mingozzi

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on October 7th

October 07, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Jay Sean - Down
3. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.
4. Jay-Z - Run This Town
5. Jason DeRulo - Whatcha Say

October 07, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 2009 was Pretty Wings by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
2. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up
3. Drake Featuring Trey Songz & Lil Wayne - Successful
4. Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West - Run This Town
5. Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard - God In Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 07, 2009! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

October 07, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 07, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 07, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 11:55 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 2009

Your place in the Universe on October 07, 2009

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 07, 2009 is:

16 years 7 months old,

or 199 months and 17 days old,

or 867 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6073 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 07, 2009?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 7th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 07, 2009.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.