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April 21, 2009

April 21, 2009, was a Tuesday. It was the 111th day of 2009. The decade was the 2000s.

14 years, 10 months, and 28 days have passed since April 21, 2009.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 21, 2009:

  • United States: "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas
  • United Kingdom: "I'm Not Alone" by Calvin Harris

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 21, 2009

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Poker Face - Lady Gaga
  • Right Round - Flo Rida
  • Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie
  • Blame It - Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain
Play the top singles from 2009
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2009. Take a trip back to the peak days of the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Flo Rida and Tinchy Stryder.
17 Again

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "17 Again".

Facts

This date occurred 5,446 days ago. Approximately 182 months have passed. It was the 111th day of 2009, in week 17. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on April 21, 2009, are now 14 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 61 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to April 21, 2009

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is April 21, 2009, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2009 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the singles charts, while "I'm Not Alone" by Calvin Harris is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie 17 Again is at the top of the box office. Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "24", "One Tree Hill", "Grey's Anatomy", and "Friday Night Lights". Meanwhile, in technology news, more and more people are beginning to use the Internet on their phones. This transition towards mobile Internet has been aided by the recent roll-out of faster 3G networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. A growing social network called Facebook is beginning to steal users away from MySpace and Bebo.

Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are struggling to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. A music genre called Dubstep has started to go mainstream. It's 2009, so the music charts are filled with artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Flo Rida, Taylor Swift and T.I.

Actor Ashton Kutcher has just beaten CNN to become the first Twitter user to reach one million followers. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Bea Arthur, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Mirror's Edge", "Killzone 2", "Empire: Total War", and "Pokémon Platinum".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Everybody Hates Chris", "Ben 10", "Horrid Henry", and "WordGirl". Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, Iggle Piggle, Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen, and WALL-E toys.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 21, 2009.

  • Ashton Kutcher reaches one million Twitter followers.

    Ashton Kutcher reaches one million Twitter followers

    In April of 2009, actor Ashton Kutcher defeated CNN in a battle to be the first Twitter account to reach 1 million followers. In the run-up to the milestone, Kutcher was streaming from his home, surrounded by his wife, Demi Moore, and friends.
  • Chelsea knock Liverpool out of the Champions League.

    Chelsea knock Liverpool out of the Champions League

    Chelsea knocked Liverpool out of the quarterfinals of the Champions League on April 14th, 2009. The second leg of the tie ended 4-4, with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard scoring the final goal in the 89th minute. The final score on aggregate was 7-5.
  • Swine Flu.

    Swine Flu

    Throughout much of 2009, there was a lot of public concern about the spread of the swine flu.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"

    Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"

    The song "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon won a Grammy for 2009's Record of the Year.
  • 2009 in music.

    2009 in music

    Popular music artists in 2009 included Kelly Clarkson, T.I., Lady Gaga, Flo Rida, Jamie Foxx, The Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, Pitbull, Sean Kingston, Drake, Kings of Leon, Jay Sean, Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Britney Spears, Owl City and Taylor Swift.
  • World economic crisis.

    World economic crisis

    Most countries were still reeling from the 2008 global economic crisis. Unemployment increased, property prices fell, the stock market struggled, and bailouts became a favorite tool to keep struggling countries afloat.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2009.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2009

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2009 were Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Beyoncé, Tiger Woods, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt and Kobe Bryant.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2009?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2009?

    In 2009, the best NBA players were LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Paul Pierce, Tim Duncan, Yao Ming, Brandon Roy, Chris Paul, Pau Gasol, Carmelo Anthony, Shaquille O'Neal, Chauncey Billups and Tony Parker.
  • Time Person of the Year 2009.

    Time Person of the Year 2009

    The former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, was named Time Person of the Year in 2009.
  • Cheryl Cole.

    Cheryl Cole

    English singer Cheryl Cole was named FHM's sexiest woman in both 2009 and 2010.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2009, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Samuel Eto'o, Kaká, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba and Steven Gerrard.
  • 2009 in movies.

    2009 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2009 included the likes of Avatar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, 2012, Up, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Sherlock Holmes, Angels & Demons, The Hangover, Inglorious Basterds, Zombieland, District 9 and The Blind Side.
  • Smartphones are becoming popular.

    Smartphones are becoming popular

    Smartphones with touchscreens and 3G Internet capabilities started replacing the "dumber" push-button cellphones of the past. Up until this point, companies had focused on making phones that were smaller and more compact. However, rising mobile Internet usage and the introduction of higher-quality cameras started to reverse this trend. As a result, phones started getting larger.
  • The Hurt Locker.

    The Hurt Locker

    "The Hurt Locker" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009.
  • Dubstep.

    Dubstep

    A dance music genre called dubstep began to take off in 2009 and 2010.
  • Mafia Wars.

    Mafia Wars

    A multiplayer social network game called "Mafia Wars" was all the rage. The game was free and could be accessed by anyone with a Facebook or MySpace profile.
  • The rise of Facebook.

    The rise of Facebook

    Facebook experienced massive growth and became the largest social network in the world.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.
  • Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores.

    Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores

    Online video streaming was becoming increasingly popular. New services such as Netflix and Hulu were gaining millions of users, and video rental stores such as Blockbuster were struggling to stay afloat. As sales and rentals declined, small video stores started closing. Meanwhile, the larger franchises attempted to downsize and branch out into selling other products, such as cellphones and merchandise.
  • HD TV becomes the norm.

    HD TV becomes the norm

    HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
  • Mobile Internet begins to take off.

    Mobile Internet begins to take off

    Internet access on cellphones became common in the late 2000s. This transition was aided by the rollout of faster 3G Internet networks and the introduction of larger touchscreen phones. Although many phones had Internet features at the start of the decade, they were often awkward and costly to use.
  • Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars.

    Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

    During the 2000s, people often brought digital cameras with them to clubs and bars. The following day, they would upload their photographs to social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo. Although most phones had cameras, their picture quality was bad, especially in darker settings such as nightclubs.
  • Bebo.

    Bebo

    By this stage, a new social network called Bebo had become a huge hit in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand. Bebo was famous for its quizzes, auto-playing video box, whiteboard, "Bebo Skins," and "Bebo Luv" features.
  • Scene kids.

    Scene kids

    "Scene Kids" became a big subculture in the latter half of the decade. Their fashion consisted of skinny jeans, bright colors, and straight hair with long fringes.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 21, 2009.

  • March 22, 2009: Former Big Brother contestant Jade Goody passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • March 25, 2009:
    • YouTube commentator "Hutch" uploads his first Call of Duty video.
    • The online chat website "Omegle" is launched.
  • March 31, 2009: The Black Eyed Peas release their song "Boom Boom Pow".
  • April 2, 2009: The TV show "ER" comes to an end after nearly fifteen years.
  • April 5, 2009: North Korea is widely condemned after it launches its Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 rocket.
  • April 7, 2009:
    • Irish politics: Brian Lenihan delivers the 2009 Irish emergency budget.
    • Fred Figglehorn becomes the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.
  • April 8, 2009: The South Park episode "Fishsticks", which mocks rapper Kanye West's ego, is aired on television.
  • April 10, 2009: TIME magazine asserts that the banking crisis in the United States is over.
  • April 14, 2009:
    • Football: Chelsea knock Liverpool out of the Champions League quarter finals after a thrilling 4-4 game at Stamford Bridge.
    • Oscar De La Hoya announces his retirement from boxing.
  • April 16, 2009: Actor Ashton Kutcher becomes the first Twitter user to reach 1 million followers.
  • This date: April 21, 2009
  • April 23, 2009: Soccer: Roy Keane is appointed as the new manager of Ipswich Town.
  • April 24, 2009: The WHO expresses its concern at the rapid spread of Swine Flu.
  • April 25, 2009: The Golden Girls actress Bea Arthur dies from cancer.
  • April 30, 2009: Automobile manufacturer Chrysler files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • May 1, 2009:
    • The Marvel Comics superhero film "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is released in movie theaters.
    • Sweden legalizes same-sex marriage.
    • May Day protests: Thousands of people across the world protest against global economic conditions.
  • May 2, 2009: The TV series "Jonas" premiers on the Disney Channel.
  • May 6, 2009: "It's a disgrace!": Barcelona knock Chelsea out of the Champions League after a number of controversial refereeing decisions go their way.
  • May 8, 2009: Star Trek (2009) is released.
  • May 9, 2009: Kevin De Bruyne makes his senior debut for Genk.
  • May 11, 2009:
    • Ireland: Ryan Tubridy becomes the new presenter of The Late Late Show.
    • It is reported that singer Peter Andre and model Katie Price are separating after three years of marriage.
  • May 16, 2009: Manchester United clinch their third successive Premier League title after drawing 0-0 against Arsenal.
  • May 17, 2009: The alpha version of Minecraft is released on the PC.
  • May 18, 2009:
    • Rapper "Dolla" is shot dead in Los Angeles, California.
    • Justin Bieber releases his debut single "One Time".
  • May 19, 2009: The first episode of the musical TV series "Glee" is aired.
  • May 20, 2009: Kris Allen wins the 8th season of American Idol.
  • May 21, 2009: The Black Eyed Peas release their song "I Gotta Feeling".
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 21, 2009, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2009 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 21, 2009 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in April 2009

People in April 2009 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from April 2009.

RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Dexter
Dexter
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
The Hills
The Hills
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
The Office
The Office
House
House
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Lost
Lost
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Cold Case
Cold Case
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2009

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Sonny with a Chance
Sonny with a Chance
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place

WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Ben 10
Ben 10
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
Go, Diego, Go!
Go, Diego, Go!
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2009

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House
Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House
WALL-E toys
WALL-E toys
Digi Makeover
Digi Makeover
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen
Iggle Piggle
Iggle Piggle
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2009.

Pokémon Platinum 2009
Pokémon Platinum
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2009
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Resident Evil 5 2009
Resident Evil 5
Empire: Total War 2009
Empire: Total War
Killzone 2 2009
Killzone 2
Street Fighter IV 2009
Street Fighter IV
Left 4 Dead 2008
Left 4 Dead
Call of Duty: World at War 2008
Call of Duty: World at War
Mirror's Edge 2008
Mirror's Edge
Gears of War 2 2008
Gears of War 2
Fallout 3 2008
Fallout 3
Fable II 2008
Fable II
Dead Space 2008
Dead Space
Saints Row 2 2008
Saints Row 2
Spore 2008
Spore
Battlefield: Bad Company 2008
Battlefield: Bad Company
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Mafia Wars 2008
Mafia Wars
Grand Theft Auto IV 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
Mario Kart Wii 2008
Mario Kart Wii

Were you born on April 21, 2009?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2009.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out April 21, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 21.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen of England Deceased
Born on April 21, 1926
She turned 83 on this day in 2009.

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop

Singer
Born on April 21, 1947
He turned 62 on this day in 2009.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 21, 2009.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on April 21, 2009 was most likely conceived around July 29, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 21, 2009 is close to January 12, 2010.

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Stats for April 21, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 21, 2009:

  • 5,446 days have passed since this date.
  • 778 weeks have passed.
  • 470,538,000 seconds have passed since April 21, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 548,961,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 242,797,608,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 78,423,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 40,466,268 steps. That's roughly 17,985 miles!
  • Since this date, 5,646,456 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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