What happened on Saturday February 09, 2008?

Here's what happened on February 09, 2008:

• Barack Obama wins multiple Democratic contests On February 9, 2008, Barack Obama achieved significant victories in several Democratic primaries, solidifying his position as a leading candidate for the presidential nomination. His wins were seen as a pivotal moment in the 2008 election cycle. source: nytimes.com
• Turkey votes to change constitutional ban on head coverings On February 9, 2008, the Turkish parliament voted to amend the constitution, lifting the ban on head coverings in universities. This decision was controversial and sparked debates about secularism and religious freedom in Turkey. source: bbc.com
• Death of Baba Amte, social activist Baba Amte, a prominent Indian social activist known for his work with leprosy patients and the marginalized, passed away on February 9, 2008. His contributions to social justice and health care have left a lasting impact in India and beyond. source: bbc.com
• Myanmar Announces Democratic Transition Plan The military government in Myanmar announced plans for a constitutional referendum in May and promised multi-party democratic elections in 2010, signaling potential political reforms.
• Deadly Suicide Bombing in Pakistan A suicide bomber killed twenty people at an opposition rally in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing political tensions and security challenges in the region.
• Mike Huckabee Wins Republican Caucuses Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee secured victories in the Kansas Republican Party caucus and the Louisiana primary during the 2008 United States Presidential Election campaign.
• John McCain Wins Washington Republican Primary Senator John McCain from Arizona secured victory in the Washington Republican Primary during the 2008 Presidential Election campaign.
• Writers Guild of America Strike Nears Resolution Hollywood writers reached a tentative agreement with major movie studios, signaling potential end to the Writers Guild of America strike that began in 2007.
• Rare US Postage Stamp Sells for Record Price A 24-cent US Postage Stamp from 1869 featuring the Declaration of Independence, with a rare inverted-center error, was sold at a Philip Weiss Auction for a record-breaking US$1.27 Million.
• Fire at Camden Market, London Residents were evacuated from Camden Market in London, England, after a fire broke out. The London Ambulance Service reported no injuries during the incident.

Events in 2008

February 09, 2008: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 2008

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February 09, 2008: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Fiorentina : 2 - 2
• Roma - Reggina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - St Truiden : 1 - 1
• Club Brugge - Mechelen : 2 - 0
• Dender - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 4
• FC Brussels - Anderlecht : 2 - 4
• Lokeren - Bergen : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Cottbus : 3 - 3
• Hannover - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2
• Leverkusen - Hamburg : 1 - 1
• Nurnberg - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 1
• Stuttgart - Hertha : 1 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• La Coruna - Getafe : 1 - 1
• Murcia - Villarreal : 0 - 1
• Sevilla - Barcelona : 1 - 1

February 09, 2008 was a Saturday and it was the 40th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 2008 can also be written as 2/9/2008 in the US and as 9/2/2008 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 2008 in February 2008 calendar

Famous people died on February 09, 2008:

• Jazeh Tabatabai

  Iranian avant-garde poet, sculptor and painter.

• Christopher Hyatt

  American occultist and author (b. 1943).

• Baba Amte
• Guy Tchingoma

Famous people who died in 2008

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 2008 was Low by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Flo Rida - Low
2. Alicia Keys - No One
3. Chris Brown - With You
4. Timbaland - Apologize
5. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 2008 was Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz - Now You're Gone
2. Nickelback - Rockstar
3. Adele - Chasing Pavements
4. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music
5. Kelly Rowland - Work

February 09, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 2008 was Like You'll Never See Me Again by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

1. Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
2. Keyshia Cole - I Remember
3. Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
4. J. Holiday - Suffocate
5. Trey Songz - Can't Help But Wait

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 2008 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 2008 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 February 09, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 09:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 2008.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 2008

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Someone born on February 09, 2008 is:

18 years 3 months old,

or 219 months and 15 days old,

or 954 weeks and 1 day old,

or 6679 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 2008?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 9th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 09, 2008.

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