What happened on Thursday August 09, 2007?

Here's what happened on August 09, 2007:

• BNP Paribas freezes $2.2 billion of funds over subprime On August 9, 2007, BNP Paribas, France's largest listed bank, froze 1.6 billion euros (approximately $2.2 billion) worth of funds due to issues in the U.S. subprime mortgage sector. The bank cited the 'complete evaporation of liquidity' in certain market segments, making it impossible to value certain assets fairly, regardless of their quality or credit rating. source: cnbc.com
• Mauritania criminalizes slavery On August 9, 2007, Mauritania's National Assembly unanimously passed a law criminalizing slavery, making it punishable by five to ten years in prison. Despite the official abolition of slavery in 1981, the practice persisted in certain regions, prompting this legislative action. The law also criminalizes the promotion or defense of slavery, with penalties of up to two years in prison. source: antislavery.org
• Air Moorea Flight 1121 tragedy On August 9, 2007, Air Moorea Flight 1121, a Twin Otter aircraft, crashed shortly after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, resulting in the deaths of all 20 people on board. The crash was attributed to a mechanical failure, leading to significant changes in aviation safety protocols in the region. source: airliners.net
• International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples The United Nations commemorated the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, marking the anniversary of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982. This day highlights the rights, achievements, and challenges faced by indigenous communities globally.
• South Carolina Republican Primary Date Change The South Carolina Republican Party officially moved its primary election date to January 19, potentially influencing the early dynamics of the 2008 presidential nomination process.
• Death of Joe O'Donnell Joe O'Donnell, a renowned American documentary photographer and photojournalist known for his powerful wartime and social documentary work, passed away. O'Donnell was born in 1922 and made significant contributions to visual storytelling through his lens.

Events in 2007

August 09, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 09, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 09, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.69
• Apple AAPL: opens at $131.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $39.67
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.77

Exchange Rates on August 09, 2007:

• 1 USD = 118.15 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0581 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1963 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.5651 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.59 JPY

August 09, 2007 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 2007 can also be written as 8/9/2007 in the US and as 9/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
2. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
3. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
4. Rihanna - Umbrella
5. Timbaland - The Way I Are

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
2. Kate Nash - Foundations
3. Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat
4. Kanye West - Stronger
5. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry

August 09, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Fantasia - When I See U
2. Fabolous Featuring Ne-Yo - Make Me Better
3. Ne-Yo - Do You
4. Musiq Soulchild - teachme
5. R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 2007 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 09, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 01:57 am and setting at 06:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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Someone born on August 09, 2007 is:

18 years 9 months old,

or 225 months and 16 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 2007?

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