What happened on Wednesday June 24, 2009?

Here's what happened on June 24, 2009:

• Mark Sanford affair and resignation South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford admitted to an extramarital affair and subsequently resigned from his position. His actions sparked significant media coverage and political controversy. source: nytimes.com
• Togo abolishes death penalty Togo's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant step in the country's human rights progress. This decision was celebrated by various human rights organizations. source: reuters.com
• Oldest musical instrument discovery Archaeologists announced the discovery of a 35,000-year-old flute made from a bird bone and mammoth ivory in Germany. This find is considered the oldest known musical instrument, providing insights into prehistoric music and culture. source: bbc.com
• US Diplomatic Reconnection with Syria After a four-year diplomatic absence, the United States announced plans to send an ambassador to Syria, signaling potential diplomatic thawing.
• US Drone Strike in Pakistan United States aircraft conducted a military operation in South Waziristan, Pakistan, resulting in at least 43 casualties.
• Mennonite Community Sexual Abuse Allegations Six Mennonite Christian Bolivians were detained on allegations of sexually abusing 60 girls and women within their own community.
• China Blocks Google Services Chinese authorities implemented a blockade on Google services, further demonstrating the country's internet censorship policies.

Events in 2009

June 24, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 24, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 24, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $135.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $11.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.39

Exchange Rates on June 24, 2009:

• 1 USD = 95.73 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.155 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0977 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8305 CNY
• 1 EUR = 133.36 JPY

June 24, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 175th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 2009 can also be written as 6/24/2009 in the US and as 24/6/2009 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 2009 in June 2009 calendar

Famous people died on June 24, 2009:

• Romeo LeBlanc

  Romeo LeBlanc was the 25th Governor General of Canada, serving from 1990 to 1995, and was a prominent Canadian politician and diplomat.

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on June 24th

June 24, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 2009 was Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
2. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
3. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
4. Pitbull - I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
5. Lady GaGa - LoveGame

June 24, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo - Knock You Down
3. Young Money - Every Girl
4. Jeremih - Birthday Sex
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain - Blame It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 24, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 2009 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 June 24, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:22 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jul 07, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 2009

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Someone born on June 24, 2009 is:

16 years 11 months old,

or 203 months

or 882 weeks and 4 days old,

or 6178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 24, 2009?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 24, 2009.

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