What happened on Tuesday January 13, 2009?

Here's what happened on January 13, 2009:

• Bitcoin network creation On January 13, 2009, the Bitcoin network was created when its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, mined the first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the 'genesis block.' This event marked the beginning of the cryptocurrency's existence. source: coindesk.com
• Germany announces €50 billion economic stimulus package On January 13, 2009, the German government unveiled a €50 billion ($66 billion) economic stimulus package aimed at mitigating the effects of the global financial crisis. The package included investments in infrastructure, tax cuts, and measures to support businesses and consumers. source: upi.com
• Hillary Clinton's Secretary of State confirmation hearings begin On January 13, 2009, Hillary Clinton's confirmation hearings for the position of U.S. Secretary of State commenced. The hearings were part of the process for her appointment to the role in President Obama's administration. source: c-span.org
• EU-Russia Gas Dispute The European Union reported minimal natural gas transmission from Russia, despite a previous agreement to resume deliveries, highlighting ongoing tensions in energy diplomacy.
• Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Brokerage Merger Morgan Stanley agreed to pay Citigroup US$2.7 billion for a 51% stake in a joint brokerage venture, creating a new entity with assets totaling US$1.7 trillion.
• Ethiopian Military Withdrawal from Somalia Ethiopian military forces began pulling out of Somalia after a nearly two-year mission aimed at maintaining regional stability and combating insurgent groups.
• Death of Patrick McGoohan Patrick McGoohan, a renowned American-born British actor known for his iconic roles, passed away. McGoohan was a significant figure in television and film, best known for his work in 'The Prisoner' and other notable productions.
• Yahoo! Names New CEO Yahoo! appointed Carol Bartz, previously chairwoman of Autodesk, as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the tech company.
• Latvian Anti-Government Protests In Riga, Latvia, anti-government protesters engaged in violent clashes with riot police, reflecting the social and economic tensions during the late 2000s recession.

Events in 2009

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

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

Stock market quotes on January 13, 2009:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.46
• Apple AAPL: opens at $88.24
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $19.52
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.50

Exchange Rates on January 13, 2009:

• 1 USD = 89.35 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.2242 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1185 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8351 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.84 JPY

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

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cowdenbeath - Berwick : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swindon - Stockport : 1 - 1
• Yeovil - Scunthorpe : 1 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chester - Luton : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Kilmarnock - Aberdeen : 1 - 2

January 13, 2009 was a Tuesday and it was the 13th day of the year 2009 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 2009 can also be written as 1/13/2009 in the US and as 13/1/2009 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 2009 in January 2009 calendar

Famous people died on January 13, 2009:

• Patrick McGoohan

  Patrick McGoohan was an Irish-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the classic television series 'The Prisoner' and 'Danger Man.' Renowned for his enigmatic screen presence and creative control over his projects, McGoohan became a cult icon in British and American television. [bio]

• W. D. Snodgrass

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet who was a key figure in the confessional poetry movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

• Dai Llewellyn

  Welsh novelist known for writing several acclaimed works of fiction.

• Mansour Rahbani

  Lebanese poet, composer, and producer (b. 1925).

• Nancy Bird Walton

  Australian pilot (b. 1915).

• Tommy Casey

Famous people who died in 2009

Famous people who died on January 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 2009 was Just Dance by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
2. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
3. T.I. - Live Your Life
4. Taylor Swift - Love Story
5. Kanye West - Heartless

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 2009 was Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
2. T.I. Featuring Rihanna - Live Your Life
3. T-Pain Featuring Ludacris - Chopped 'N' Skrewed
4. Ne-Yo - Miss Independent
5. Usher - Trading Places

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 2009 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 2009 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 13, 2009 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 13, 2009

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Someone born on January 13, 2009 is:

17 years 2 months old,

or 206 months and 23 days old,

or 898 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6291 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 2009?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 13th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 2009?

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

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