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March 31, 2009

March 31, 2009, was a Tuesday. It was 15 years, 8 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on March 31, 2009:

  • The Black Eyed Peas release their song "Boom Boom Pow".
Song charts

Popular songs

On March 31, 2009, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Right Round" by Flo-Rida ft Ke$ha
  • United Kingdom: "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa

The music charts on March 31, 2009

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Right Round - Flo Rida
  • Dead And Gone - T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake
  • Poker Face - Lady Gaga
  • Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie
  • My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
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.
Monsters Vs. Aliens

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Monsters Vs. Aliens".

Facts

This date occurred 5,744 days ago. Approximately 191 months have passed. It was the 90th day of 2009, in week 14. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on March 31, 2009, are now 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 64 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 31, 2009

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is March 31, 2009, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer.

In America, the song "Right Round" by Flo-Rida ft Ke$ha is at the top of the singles charts, while "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Monsters Vs. Aliens 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 "King of the Hill", "Dog the Bounty Hunter", "Lost", and "Breaking Bad". 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 Bea Arthur, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2", "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots", "Battlefield: Bad Company", and "Saints Row 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "One Tree Hill", "Hannah Montana", and "Mr. Meaty".

Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, Roboraptor, the PlayStation 3, and Kid-Tough Digital Camera.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 31, 2009, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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: March 31, 2009 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 31, 2009.

  • "I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late..."

    "I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late..."

    The Black Eyed Peas released their hit single "Boom Boom Pow" in late March 2009. The song became the group's first US number-one single.
  • Jade Goody dies from cancer.

    Jade Goody dies from cancer

    Reality TV star Jade Goody (27) passed away from cervical cancer on March 22nd, 2009. Goody had sprung to fame after starring in the 2002 series of the Channel 4 reality show Big Brother.
  • Watchmen is showing at movie theaters.

    Watchmen is showing at movie theaters

    In March of 2009, Zack Snyder's superhero film "Watchmen" was released in movie theaters.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • "I know you want me... You know I want cha..."

    "I know you want me... You know I want cha..."

    Clubs and bars were pumping out a new song called "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)", which had been released by American rapper Pitbull. This was his first single to become an international hit.
  • 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 March 31, 2009.

  • March 3, 2009: A bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers is attacked by gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan.
  • March 4, 2009: SeaNanners joins YouTube.
  • March 5, 2009:
    • The game Resident Evil 5 is released.
    • Singer Chris Brown is charged for his assault on Rihanna.
  • March 6, 2009:
    • Watchmen (2009) is released.
    • Financial crisis: The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches its lowest level.
  • March 7, 2009: The RIRA kills two British soldiers and injures four others at the Massereene Barracks in Northern Ireland.
  • March 10, 2009:
    • Soccer: Liverpool defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the the first knockout round of the Champions League.
    • Britney Spears releases the song "If U Seek Amy".
  • March 12, 2009: Bernie Madoff pleads guilty to 11 federal felonies.
  • March 13, 2009:
    • WWE wrestler Test (Andrew Robert Patrick Martin) dies from an overdose of oxycodone.
    • Kauto Star (Ruby Walsh) wins the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
  • March 15, 2009: English synth-pop duo La Roux release their song "In for the Kill".
  • March 18, 2009: English actress Natasha Richardson passes away after a head injury at the age of 45.
  • March 19, 2009: Austrian man Josef Fritzl is sentenced to life imprisonment after he pleads guilty to enslaving his daughter and murder by negligence.
  • March 20, 2009:
    • American radio personality George Weber is found stabbed to death at his apartment in Brooklyn.
    • English singer Lily Allen releases her single "Not Fair".
  • 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.
  • This date: March 31, 2009
  • 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.
  • 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.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in March 2009

In March 2009, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from March 2009.

RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in March 2009

If you were a kid on March 31, 2009, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

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

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 March 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

Were you born on March 31, 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 March 31, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 31.

Rene Descartes

Rene Descartes

Philosopher Deceased
Born on March 31, 1596
He was not alive on this date.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer Deceased
Born on March 31, 1685
He was not alive on this date.

William Daniels

William Daniels

Actor
Born on March 31, 1927
He turned 82 on this day in 2009.

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Actor
Born on March 31, 1943
He turned 66 on this day in 2009.

Rhea Perlman

Rhea Perlman

Actress
Born on March 31, 1948
She turned 61 on this day in 2009.

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Actor
Born on March 31, 1971
He turned 38 on this day in 2009.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on March 31, 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 March 31, 2009 was most likely conceived around July 8, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 31, 2009 is close to December 22, 2009.

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Stats for March 31, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 31, 2009:

  • 5,744 days have passed since this date.
  • 820 weeks have passed.
  • 496,285,200 seconds have passed since March 31, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 578,999,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 256,083,163,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 82,714,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 42,680,527 steps. That's roughly 18,969 miles.
  • 5,955,422 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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