What happened on Wednesday December 09, 2009?

Here's what happened on December 09, 2009:

• Irish bishops apologize for child abuse The Irish Bishops' Conference issued a public apology for the sexual abuse suffered by children under the care of priests, acknowledging the 'scale and depravity of abuse' described in the Murphy Report. They committed to working with the government to establish mechanisms ensuring proper handling of abuse allegations. source: catholicbishops.ie
• Liu Xiaobo formally indicted on subversion charges On December 9, 2009, the Beijing Municipal Procuratorate formally indicted Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo on charges of "inciting subversion of state power." Liu had been detained since December 2008 for his involvement in drafting the Charter 08 manifesto, which called for political reforms in China. His trial was scheduled to take place at the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court, though a specific date had yet to be set. source: nchrd.org
• UK announces fiscal measures in Pre-Budget Report On December 9, 2009, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Pre-Budget Report, outlining fiscal measures aimed at securing economic recovery. The report included updates on public finances, public spending, and tax policies, with a focus on supporting households and businesses during the economic downturn. source: gov.uk
• Jewish Settlers Protest West Bank Construction Restrictions Thousands of Jewish settlers staged a protest against restrictions on settlement construction in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Mysterious Spiral Light Over Northern Norway A strange spiral light phenomenon appeared in the sky over large areas of Northern Norway, causing widespread speculation. While Russian authorities denied involvement, experts suggested the light might have been caused by a malfunctioning Russian rocket launch.
• Death of Gene Barry, American Actor Gene Barry, a prominent American actor known for his roles in television and film, passed away. Born in 1919, Barry was a notable figure in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

Events in 2009

December 09, 2009: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 2009

December 09, 2009: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 09, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $191.28
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $126.70

Exchange Rates on December 09, 2009:

• 1 USD = 87.87 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0544 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0267 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8284 CNY
• 1 EUR = 129.39 JPY

December 09, 2009: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Scunthorpe : 1 - 1
• Coventry - Newcastle : 0 - 2

December 09, 2009 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2009 can also be written as 12/9/2009 in the US and as 9/12/2009 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2009 in December 2009 calendar

Famous people died on December 09, 2009:

• Gene Barry

  Gene Barry was an American actor known for his roles in television, film, and stage, particularly in the mid-20th century. He gained fame for starring in the 1953 science fiction film 'The War of the Worlds' and for leading television roles such as 'Bat Masterson' and the title role in 'Burke's Law.' [bio]

• Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García
• Fausto Oneta

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 2009: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2009 was Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
2. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance
3. Ke$ha - TiK ToK
4. Owl City - Fireflies
5. Iyaz - Replay

December 09, 2009: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2009 was Papers by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Usher - Papers
2. Trey Songz Featuring Drake - I Invented Sex
3. Jay-Z + Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind
4. Birdman Featuring Lil Wayne & Drake - Money To Blow
5. Maxwell - Bad Habits

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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December 09, 2009: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2009 is Ox and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 2009 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 12:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 02, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Dec 31, 2009.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 2009

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Someone born on December 09, 2009 is:

16 years 3 months old,

or 195 months and 25 days old,

or 851 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5959 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2009?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2009?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 09, 2009.

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