What happened on Saturday August 01, 2009?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2009:

• Death of Corazon Aquino Corazon Aquino, the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold the office, died on August 1, 2009, at the age of 76. She passed away at the Makati Medical Center due to cardiorespiratory arrest after battling colorectal cancer. Aquino was instrumental in restoring democracy to the Philippines after the 1986 People Power Revolution that ousted Ferdinand Marcos. source: britannica.com
• Religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan On August 1, 2009, reports emerged of religious unrest in Punjab, Pakistan, following the desecration of a Quran in a local village. The incident led to violent protests and clashes between different religious groups, resulting in several injuries and heightened tensions in the region. source: dawn.com
• Tel Aviv Gay and Lesbian Association shooting On August 1, 2009, a gunman opened fire at the Tel Aviv Gay and Lesbian Association center in Israel, killing two people and injuring several others. The attack was condemned by Israeli leaders and sparked debates over LGBTQ+ rights and safety in the country. source: haaretz.com
• North Korea Seizes South Korean Fishing Boat North Korea claimed that a South Korean fishing boat had illegally entered its waters and was subsequently seized, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
• Kuala Lumpur Protest Against Security Law A massive protest erupted in Kuala Lumpur against a controversial security law that permits detention without trial, highlighting concerns about civil liberties and human rights.
• Buddhist Treasures Discovered in Gobi Desert Rare Buddhist treasures, hidden during the Communist purge of the 1930s, were discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, offering a glimpse into the region's complex historical and cultural preservation efforts.
• Chinese Hackers Attack Film Festival Website Chinese hackers attacked the Melbourne International Film Festival website for the second time, coinciding with a planned visit by Rebiya Kadeer, a Uyghur leader, signaling ongoing tensions between China and Uyghur activists.
• Canary Islands Forest Fire Evacuation Severe forest fires in the Canary Islands prompted the emergency evacuation of 4,000 residents, demonstrating the region's vulnerability to environmental disasters.
• Kuala Lumpur Protest Arrests Over 400 people were arrested during protests against laws allowing indefinite detention without trial in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring the intense public resistance to these controversial legal measures.
• Venezuela Closes Radio Stations The Venezuelan government ordered the closure of 34 radio stations, raising concerns about media freedom and government censorship.

Events in 2009

August 01, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 01, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Anderlecht : 0 - 2
• Lokeren - Waregem : 1 - 1
• Mechelen - Westerlo : 4 - 1
• Roeselare - Germinal : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Heracles - AZ Alkmaar : 3 - 2
• Sparta - Twente : 0 - 2
• Waalwijk - Utrecht : 0 - 1
• Willem II - Vitesse : 3 - 1

August 01, 2009 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2009 can also be written as 8/1/2009 in the US and as 1/8/2009 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2009 in August 2009 calendar

Famous people died on August 01, 2009:

• Corazon Aquino

  Corazon Aquino was a pivotal political figure in the Philippines who became president after the fall of Ferdinand Marcos, leading the...

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August 01, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2009 was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
2. Drake - Best I Ever Had
3. Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
4. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down
5. Sean Kingston - Fire Burning

August 01, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2009 was Best I Ever Had by Drake, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Drake - Best I Ever Had
2. Maxwell - Pretty Wings
3. Young Money - Every Girl
4. Beyonce - Ego
5. Mario Featuring Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett - Break Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2009 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 02:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 07, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Aug 06, 2009.

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Someone born on August 01, 2009 is:

16 years 8 months old,

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or 870 weeks and 1 day old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2009.

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