What happened on Friday March 13, 2009?

Here's what happened on March 13, 2009:

• China considers economic stimulus On March 13, 2009, Chinese officials discussed potential economic stimulus measures to combat the effects of the global financial crisis. This was part of a broader strategy to maintain economic stability. source: reuters.com
• US drops 'enemy combatant' term On March 13, 2009, the U.S. government announced the discontinuation of the term 'enemy combatant' in legal contexts. This decision was part of a broader shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy under the new administration. source: reuters.com
• UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses alarm over civilian casualties in Sri Lanka On March 13, 2009, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay expressed growing concern over the increasing number of civilian casualties in northern Sri Lanka. She stated that actions by both the Sri Lankan military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) might constitute violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. Pillay called for an immediate suspension of hostilities to allow civilian evacuation and urged the Sri Lankan government to grant full access to UN and other independent agencies to assess the situation. source: un.org
• Japan Warns North Korea on Satellite Launch Japan declared its intention to intercept North Korea's upcoming satellite launch if the rocket boosters were to threaten Japanese territory, heightening regional tensions.
• Protester Injured at West Bank Barrier A protester from the International Solidarity Movement was seriously injured by Israeli Defense Forces during a demonstration at the West Bank Barrier.
• Doctors Without Borders Volunteers Released in Darfur The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the successful release of three Doctors Without Borders humanitarian volunteers who had been kidnapped in the Darfur region of Sudan.
• Political Protests in Pakistan Thousands of protesters marched towards Islamabad, prompting Pakistani police to mobilize in response to the growing political demonstration.
• Fatal Fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh A devastating fire at Bashundhara City in Dhaka, Bangladesh, claimed seven lives and injured at least 30 more people.
• Galeras Volcano Eruption in Colombia The Galeras volcano in southern Colombia erupted, blanketing the surrounding area with volcanic ash and forcing the evacuation of approximately 3,000 local residents and nearby inhabitants.
• Amsterdam Demolition Threat Arrests Seven individuals were arrested and charged with threatening to demolish several buildings in Amsterdam, though they were subsequently released.
• Gas Explosion in Dublin A gas explosion in Dublin, Ireland, resulted in five people being injured.

Events in 2009

March 13, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 2009

Your poster from March 13, 2009

March 13, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 13, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.27
• Apple AAPL: opens at $96.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $16.99
• General Electric GE: opens at $9.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.40

Exchange Rates on March 13, 2009:

• 1 USD = 97.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2719 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1849 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.839 CNY
• 1 EUR = 126.63 JPY

March 13, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mechelen - Anderlecht : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Schalke 04 : 4 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Koblenz : 2 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 1
• Nurnberg - Ahlen : 4 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Montpellier : 1 - 0
• Brest - Tours : 0 - 1
• Chateauroux - Boulogne : 1 - 0
• Clermont - Guingamp : 1 - 1
• Dijon - Reims : 1 - 1

March 13, 2009 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 2009 can also be written as 3/13/2009 in the US and as 13/3/2009 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 2009 in March 2009 calendar

Famous people died on March 13, 2009:

• Betsy Blair

  Betsy Blair was an American actress known for her acclaimed work both on stage and in films, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s. She achieved widespread recognition for her role in the Oscar-winning film 'Marty' (1955), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• Alan W. Livingston

  American businessman (b. 1917).

• James Purdy

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 2009 was Right Round by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Flo Rida - Right Round
2. T.I. - Dead And Gone
3. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
4. Soulja Boy Tell'em - Kiss Me Thru The Phone
5. The All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell

March 13, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 2009 was Blame It by Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Lil Wayne - Turnin Me On
3. Beyonce - Diva
4. The-Dream - Rockin' That Thang
5. Ne-Yo - Mad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 13, 2009! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 13, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 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 March 13, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 11, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Apr 09, 2009.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 2009

Your place in the Universe on March 13, 2009

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

Someone born on March 13, 2009 is:

17 years 2 months old,

or 206 months and 11 days old,

or 897 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6281 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 March 13, 2009?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 13th 2027.

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 March 13, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 13, 2009.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.