What Big Event Happened In 2009?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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June 1 – Air France Flight 447, en route from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris, crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 on board. June 11 – The outbreak of the H1N1 influenza strain, commonly referred to as “swine flu”, is deemed a global pandemic.

What was popular 2009?

  • Boom Boom Pow. The Black Eyed Peas. Also appears on these Year End Charts.
  • Poker Face. Lady Gaga. …
  • Just Dance. Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O’Donis. …
  • I Gotta Feeling. The Black Eyed Peas. …
  • Love Story. Also appears on these Year End Charts.
  • Right Round. Flo Rida. …
  • I’m Yours. Jason Mraz. …
  • Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) Beyonce.

What happened in the 2009?

23 28 Mar 2009:

The first case of H1N1 swine flu in the U.S.

was found in California. 24 6 Apr 2009: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds in Italy. 25 7 Apr 2009: The former Peruvian President was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment. … 32 11 Jun 2009: H1N1 flu was declared a global pandemic.

What fun things happened in 2009?

  • World “swine flu”, Global pandemic. …
  • Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President. …
  • Michael Jackson dies in strange circumstances. …
  • Deadliest bushfires in Australian history. …
  • European Union. …
  • Ceasefire in the Gaza War. …
  • Icelandic banking system collapse. …
  • G-20 summit.

What was happening in July 2009?


Plane Crash in Iran Kills 168

(July 15): A passenger plane operated by Caspian Airlines, flying from Iran to Armenia, crashes just after takeoff, killing all 168 people on board. Flight 7908 was reportedly attempting to make an emergency landing due to technical difficulties only 16 minutes into the trip.

What major events happened in 2009 Canada?

April 26 –

First cases of the 2009 H1N1 outbreak are confirmed

in Canada. April 30 – Liberal Party of Canada leadership convention is held in Vancouver, British Columbia. May 6 – Canada begins negotiations with the European Union on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.

What sports events happened in 2009?

Date Results Feb 1 Super Bowl held in Tampa, Florida was won by the Pittsburgh Steelers. April Golf Masters won by Ángel Cabrera. May 24 – Jun 7 Tennis French Open won by Roger Federer and Svetlana Kuznetsova. June Golf US Open won by Lucas Glover.

What was the #1 song 2009?

No. Title Artist(s) 1 “

Boom Boom Pow”


The Black Eyed Peas
2 “Poker Face” Lady Gaga 3 “Just Dance” Lady Gaga featuring Colby O’Donis 4 “I Gotta Feeling” The Black Eyed Peas

What are some facts about 2009?

  • On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th U.S. President, and Joe Biden became the 47th Vice President of the United States.
  • In October 2009, the national unemployment rate peaked at 10.2%. …
  • The rate of inflation was -0.36%.

What was the most played song in 2009?

Rank Song Total Audience 1.

Love Story

2,443,842,000
2. You Belong With Me 2,337,557,500 3. I’m Yours 2,315,292,700 4. Knock You Down 2,297,595,900

What was big in 2010?

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0

magnitude earthquake

devastates Haiti, killing more than 230,000 and destroying the nation’s infrastructure. On January 27, 2010, Apple Computer unveils the iPad tablet computer.

What major events happened in 2010?

  • Russia Suicide bombers. …
  • Haiti magnitude 7 earthquake. …
  • Chile Earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude. …
  • United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa. …
  • United States Affordable Care Act passes in Congress. …
  • United States BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster. …
  • Afghanistan US increases the number of troops. …
  • Floods in Pakistan.

What happened in the year 2009 in India?

Events. 1 January –

2009 Guwahati bombings

: Five persons, including a boy and a woman, were killed and about 50 injured in serial bomb blasts in Guwahati, Assam. 13 February – 2009 Orissa train derailment: A passenger train derails in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring 150 others.

What was going on in August 2009?


Large-Scale Bombings Kill 95 in Baghdad

(Aug. 19): Two massive bomb attacks kill at least 95 and wounds over 600 in Baghdad, Iraq.

What major events happened in 2010 Canada?

February 22 – 2010 Olympics: Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir became the first North American couple to win the

ice dancing gold

. February 26 – A winter storm knocks out hydro across Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Canada wins its 14th gold in the 2010 Winter Olympics making it the most gold ever won by one country.

What happened in the roaring 20s in Canada?

Despite some initial growing pains, including economic volatility and labor unrest,

Canada transitioned from war to peace and prosperity

. Canada granted women suffrage, launched its first radio broadcast, won multiple gold medals in the 1920 and 1928 Olympics and reveled in the high life of the Jazz Age.

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Maria is a cultural enthusiast and expert on holiday traditions. With a focus on the cultural significance of celebrations, Maria has written several blogs on the history of holidays and has been featured in various cultural publications. Maria's knowledge of traditions will help you appreciate the meaning behind celebrations.