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January 18, 2009

January 18, 2009, was a Sunday. It was 15 years, 11 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 18, 2009:

  • United States: "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa
  • United Kingdom: "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 18, 2009

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Just Dance - Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis
  • Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
  • Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring Rihanna
  • Love Story - Taylor Swift
  • Heartless - Kanye West
Play the top songs 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.
Gran Torino

Top movie

The movie "Gran Torino" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 5,819 days ago. Approximately 194 months have passed. It was the 18th day of 2009, in week 03. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 65 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 18, 2009

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, January 18, 2009. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The holiday season of 2008 seems like a distant memory. New year's resolutions are already being abandoned, and many are eagerly awaiting their first paycheck after Christmas The song "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Gran Torino is at the top of the box office.

Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Test, Natasha Richardson, Jade Goody, and Bea Arthur would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "ER", "Smallville", "Dexter", and "Real Housewives of New York City". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mario Kart Wii", "Battlefield: Bad Company", "Mirror's Edge", and "Call of Duty: World at War".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Caillou", "Everybody Hates Chris", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Wizards of Waverly Place". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, Kid-Tough Digital Camera, Digi Makeover, and Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 18, 2009, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 18, 2009 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 18, 2009.

  • The Miracle on the Hudson.

    The Miracle on the Hudson

    It was around this time that US Airways Flight 1549 managed to land safely in the Hudson River after losing all engine power due to a bird strike.
  • "FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY"

    "FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY"

    In January of 2009, a Youtube video by a "scene kid" called boxxybabee went viral on the Internet. In the video, Boxxy spoke excitedly and rambled about her friends on Gaia.
  • Slumdog Millionaire.

    Slumdog Millionaire

    Moviegoers were flocking to their local theaters to watch a new film called Slumdog Millionaire.
  • 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.
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    The film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" had recently been released.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to January 18, 2009.

  • December 19, 2008: The movie Seven Pounds (2008), starring Will Smith, is released in cinemas.
  • December 20, 2008: Tom Chambers and Camilla Dallerup are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 25, 2008: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) is released in movie theaters.
  • December 29, 2008: Internet culture: Reddit's /r/fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu (Rage Comics) subreddit is created.
  • December 31, 2008: 15-year-old Irish girl Amy Fitzpatrick goes missing in Malaga, Spain.
  • January 1, 2009: The song "Stereo Love" is released by DJ Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina.
  • January 3, 2009:
    • The Bitcoin network is created.
    • Israeli ground forces enter Gaza.
  • January 5, 2009: German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide.
  • January 9, 2009:
    • The movie Slumdog Millionaire (2008) is released in cinemas.
    • Catherine Wayne (Boxxy) creates her YouTube channel.
  • January 10, 2009: Catherine Wayne (Boxxy) uploads her viral YouTube video "FOAR EVERYWUN FRUM BOXXY".
  • January 12, 2009: The first Bitcoin transaction takes place.
  • January 15, 2009: "The Miracle on the Hudson" takes place when US Airways Flight 1549 lands safely in the Hudson River after being struck by birds.
  • January 16, 2009: British singer Boy George is sentenced to 15 months in jail for false imprisonment.
  • This date: January 18, 2009
  • January 20, 2009: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.
  • January 23, 2009: The United Kingdom enters recession.
  • January 27, 2009: Rapper Flo Rida releases the song "Right Round".
  • January 29, 2009: Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is removed from office after being impeached on corruption charges.
  • January 30, 2009: Taken (2008) is released.
  • February 1, 2009:
    • Super Bowl XLIII: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Arizona Cardinals by 27-23 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
    • Bruce Springsteen performs at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLIII.
  • February 3, 2009: A leaked audio recording of actor Christian Bale going on a rant during the filming of Terminator Salvation is uploaded to the Internet.
  • February 7, 2009: The Black Saturday bushfires begin in Australia. 173 are killed by the bushfires, which continue to burn until the following month.
  • February 8, 2009:
    • Singer Chris Brown viciously assaults his girlfriend Rihanna.
    • The first episode of "Sonny with a Chance" is aired on the Disney Channel.
  • February 9, 2009: Football: Chelsea sack manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.
  • February 11, 2009: Soccer: Dutch coach Guus Hiddink is appointed as the caretaker manager of Chelsea.
  • February 12, 2009: 50 people die when Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York.
  • February 13, 2009:
    • The horror movie Friday the 13th (2009) is released in cinemas.
    • The Netherlands enters recession.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on January 18, 2009

People in January 2009 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from January 2009.

True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on January 18, 2009

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2009:

The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2009

Toys and games that were popular in 2009:

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 January 2009.

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
FIFA 09 2008
FIFA 09
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

Were you born on January 18, 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 January 18, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 18.

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Actor
Born on January 18, 1955
He turned 54 on this day in 2009.

Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola

Soccer manager
Born on January 18, 1971
He turned 38 on this day in 2009.

Leo Varadkar

Leo Varadkar

Irish politician
Born on January 18, 1979
He turned 30 on this day in 2009.

Seung-Hui Cho

Seung-Hui Cho

Mass murderer Deceased
Born on January 18, 1984
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on January 18, 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 January 18, 2009 was most likely conceived around April 27, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 18, 2009 is close to October 11, 2009.

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Stats for January 18, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 18, 2009:

  • 5,819 days have passed since this date.
  • 831 weeks have passed.
  • 502,761,600 seconds have passed since January 18, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 586,555,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 259,424,985,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 83,793,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 43,237,498 steps. That's roughly 19,217 miles.
  • 6,033,139 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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