The year 2009 (MMIX) of the Gregorian Calendar began on a Thursday and ended on a Thursday. It was the ninth year of the 21st Century and the final year of the decade of the 2000s. It was also the 2009th annum of the Anno Domini, also known as the Common Era.
2009 was named the International Year of Astronomy by the The International Astronomical Union. In this year, an emphasis was placed on educating the citizens of the earth on the latest astronomical findings and promoting awareness of the role that astronomy plays on human culture.http://iau.org/public_press/news/detail/iau0606/
2009 was also declared the International Year of Natural Fibres by the the 61st Session of the General Assembly (the designation was made in 2006), in an effort to focus the attention of the world on the role of such substances. Natural fibers are said to be key in international economic and environmental sustainability.http://www.naturalfibres2009.org/en/iynf/background.html
2009 was a historic year for politics in the United States of America, as the first African-Ameican president in US history was sworn into office. Over a million people watched the inauguration live in Washington DC, as Obama became the 44th president of the nation.http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html
January 2009
- January 22: Barack Obama signs a Presidential Order to close Guantanamo Bay within a year.
- January 26: Prime Minister of Iceland Geir Haarde resigns as the Icelandic government and banking system collapse.
January 20 2009
2009: Barack Obama, who defeated John McCain in the 2008 American Election was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.
January 20 2009
2009: Barack Obama, who defeated John McCain in the 2008 American Election was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.
February 2009
- February 11: After reaching a power-sharing deal with Robert Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.
March 2009
- March 2: President of Guinea-Bissau, Joao Bernardo Vieira was assassinated.
April 2009
April 1: Sweden legalizes same sex marriage.
April 9: Kim Jong-il is awarded a third term as leader of North Korea
May 2009
June 2009
- June 12: The result of the 2009 Iran Election concluded that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected, this sparked mass protests throughout Iran.
June 25 2009
June 25: Popular pop artist Michael Jackson was pronounced dead after suffering from cardiac arrest.
July 2009
July 2: The ban on homosexuality is overturned in the country of India, as determined by the nation's highest court.
July 5: Serena Williams emerges as the winner of Wimbledon.
August 2009
August 4: North Korea pardons American journalists and releases them from prison after a visit from former US president Bill Clinton.
August 5: The country of Iran inaugurates Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for his second term as president.
August 4 2009
August 4: Bill Clinton frees imprisoned journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee after visiting North Korea and meeting with Kim Jong il.
September 2009
- September 15: Muntazer al-Zaidi the Iraqi journalist threw a shoe at George W. Bush was released from prison today and complained about being tortured.
September 2 2009
September 8 2009
September 8: On the first day of school President Barack Obama addressed the nations children and urged them not to give up on education.
October 2009
Oct 2: The city of Rio De Janeiro in Brazil is designated as the site for the 2016 Olympics.
Oct 31: Abdullah Abdullah quit the presidential race in Afghanistan.
November 2009
Nov 5: The president of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, announces that he will not seek reelection.
Nov 9: Three hikers from the US are accused of spying by the Iranian government.
December 2009
Dec 2: The senate in New York State votes down a bill to allow same sex marriage.
Dec 18: A deal to address climate change is reached between 5 major world powers (the US, China, South Africa, Brazil and India).
Famous Births
Famous Deaths
- Jun. 25: Michael Jackson - Musician
- Jun. 25: Farrah Fawcett - I Dream of Jeannie
- Jun. 28: Billy Mays - Pitchman
- Jul. 04: Steve McNair - Tennessee Titans
- Jul. 17: Walter Cronkite - Journalist
- Aug. 06: John Hughes - Director
- Aug. 25: Ted Kennedy - Senator
- Sept 14: Patrick Swayze - Dirty Dancing
- Dec 20: Brittany Murphy - 8 Mile
Chart Toppers
- Jan. 03: Beyonce - Single Ladies
- Jan. 17: Lady Gaga - Just Dance
- Feb. 07: Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
- Feb. 21: Eminem - Crack a Bottle
- Feb. 28: Flo Rida - Right Round
- Apr. 11: Lady Gaga - Poker Face
- Apr. 18:: Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
- Jul. 11: Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
Top Box Office Movies
81st Academy Awards
Championship Teams
- Stanley Cup: NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins
- World Series: MLB
- Super Bowl: NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers
- NBA Finals: NBA: Los Angeles Lakers
Top Athletes
- NHL MVP: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
- NFL MVP: Payton Manning - Indianapolis Colts
- NBA MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
- MLB AL MVP: Joe Mauer, Minnesota Twins
- MLB NL MVP: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
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