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2009 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2009th year of the Common Era and the 9th year of the 21st century. It was marked by the first African American presidency, the Gaza War, the Icelandic financial crisis, the H1N1 pandemic, the launch of Bitcoin and the International Year of Astronomy.
Browse the major events that happened in 2009, from political, cultural, sports, and entertainment to natural and scientific. Find out who was born, died, married, or won awards in 2009.
What happened and who was famous in 2009? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2009.
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Learn about the significant events, news, music, quotes, and deaths that shaped the year 2009. From Bitcoin to Avatar, from Obama to Michael Jackson, from swine flu to space shuttle missions, discover the unforgettable moments of 2009.
From a new U.S. president, to a shocking celebrity death, to a "miracle on the Hudson," here's your chance to rank some of the key stories of 2009. Compare your top ten with results from other...
June 22 – Start of the 2009 City of Toronto inside and outside workers strike. June 24 to July 3 – Death and state funeral of Roméo LeBlanc, former Governor General. July 4 – Natural gas line was bombed for the sixth time near Dawson Creek. July 8 – Stephen Harper attends the 35th G8 summit.
A comprehensive overview of what happened in 2009 around the world, from the ongoing financial crisis and recession to the Hubble Telescope repair and the swine flu pandemic. Find out the key events, facts, and figures of 2009 in politics, economy, science, culture, and more.
