May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009, was a Friday. It was 15 years, 6 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

What happened?

What happened on May 8, 2009?

Star Trek (2009) is released.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 2009:

United States: "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas
United Kingdom: "Number 1" by Tinchy Strider

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2009

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Right Round - Flo Rida
The Climb - Miley Cyrus
Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie

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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Star Trek" was at the top of the box office on May 8, 2009.

Facts

This date was 5,676 days ago. Approximately 189 months have passed. It was the 128th day of 2009, in week 19. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 63 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 8, 2009

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, May 8, 2009. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2009 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the singles charts, while "Number 1" by Tinchy Strider is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Trek 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 Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, and Steve McNair would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Smallville", "America's Next Top Model", "Lost", and "Ugly Betty". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Battlefield: Bad Company", "FIFA 09", and "Mirror's Edge".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Go, Diego, Go!", "iCarly", and "Sonny with a Chance". Popular toys at the moment include Bionicle LEGO, the PlayStation 3, Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen, and WALL-E toys.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 8, 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 6.
Native American Zodiac: May 8, 2009 falls under the Beaver.
Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 2009.

"It's a f**cking disgrace!"
On May 5th, 2009, Barcelona knocked Chelsea out of the semi-finals of the Champions League. The game was marred by a number of controversial decisions, most of which benefited Barcelona. At the end of the game, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba had to be restrained from shouting expletives at the camera.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
The superhero film "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" was playing in movie theaters at this time.
Swine Flu
Throughout much of 2009, there was a lot of public concern about the spread of the swine flu.
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"
The song "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon won a Grammy for 2009's Record of the Year.
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
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
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?
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
The former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, was named Time Person of the Year in 2009.
Cheryl Cole
English singer Cheryl Cole was named FHM's sexiest woman in both 2009 and 2010.
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
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 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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2009.
Dubstep
A dance music genre called dubstep began to take off in 2009 and 2010.
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
Facebook experienced massive growth and became the largest social network in the world.
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 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 quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.
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
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
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" 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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 8, 2009.

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.
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" premieres 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.
This date: May 8, 2009
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".
May 24, 2009: Football: Newcastle United are relegated from the Premier League.
May 26, 2009: Mike Tyson's three-year-old daughter Exodus passes away after suffering an accident on an exercise treadmill.
May 27, 2009:
• The 2009 UEFA Champions League Final is held between Barcelona and Manchester United. Barcelona win 2-0.
• Node.js is released.
May 29, 2009: The computer-animated film "Up" (2009) is released in movie theaters.
May 30, 2009: Chelsea win the FA Cup final after beating Everton 2-1.
May 31, 2009:
• Italian defender Paolo Maldini plays his final game.
• George Tiller is murdered by an anti-abortion extremist in Wichita, Kansas.
June 1, 2009:
• Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of Chelsea FC.
• Conan O'Brien takes over "The Tonight Show".
• 228 people are killed when Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Automobile manufacturer General Motors files for bankruptcy.
June 2, 2009: The Sims 3 is released.
June 3, 2009: Actor David Carradine is found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand.
June 4, 2009:
• US State Department employee Kendall Myers is arrested on suspicion of spying for Cuba.
• The first episode of "Tosh.0" is aired on Comedy Central.
June 5, 2009: The Hangover (2009) is released in movie theaters.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2009

The following TV shows were popular in May 2009:

RuPaul's Drag Race

True Blood

Sons of Anarchy

The Inbetweeners

Real Housewives of New York City

Breaking Bad

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

The Big Bang Theory

Gossip Girl

Mad Men

Skins

Friday Night Lights

Kids TV shows on May 8, 2009

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

Sonny with a Chance

The Suite Life on Deck

Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly

WordGirl

Phineas and Ferb

Horrid Henry

Mr. Meaty

Curious George

The Hills

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Popular toys and games in 2009

Toys and games that were popular in 2009:

Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House

WALL-E toys

Digi Makeover

FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony

Kid-Tough Digital Camera

Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen

Iggle Piggle

The PlayStation 3

Roboraptor

The Xbox 360

Bionicle LEGO

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2009.

Pokémon Platinum

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Resident Evil 5

Empire: Total War

Killzone 2

Street Fighter IV

Left 4 Dead

Call of Duty: World at War

Mirror's Edge

Gears of War 2

Fallout 3

Fable II

Were you born on May 8, 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 May 8, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 8.

Harry S. Truman

US President Deceased
Born on May 8, 1884
He was not alive on this date.

David Attenborough

British broadcaster
Born on May 8, 1926
He turned 83 on this day in 2009.

Sonny Liston

Boxer Deceased
Born on May 8, 1932
He was not alive on this date.

Enrique Iglesias

Singer
Born on May 8, 1975
He turned 34 on this day in 2009.

Matt Willis

Busted
Born on May 8, 1983
He turned 26 on this day in 2009.

6ix9ine

Rapper
Born on May 8, 1996
He turned 13 on this day in 2009.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:

Victory in Europe Day (France)

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 8, 2009.

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on May 8, 2009 was most likely conceived around August 15, 2008.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 8, 2009 is close to January 29, 2010.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 8, 2009:

5,676 days have passed since this date.
810 weeks have passed.
490,410,000 seconds have passed since May 8, 2009.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 572,145,000 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 253,051,560,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 81,735,000 times.
You have taken approximately 42,175,260 steps. That's roughly 18,745 miles.
5,884,920 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened?

Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 8, 2009

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to May 8, 2009

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

"It's a f**cking disgrace!"

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Swine Flu

Hipsters

Kings of Leon - "Use Somebody"

2009 in music

World economic crisis

The highest paid celebrities in 2009

Who were the best NBA players in 2009?

Time Person of the Year 2009

Cheryl Cole

Best soccer players in the world

2009 in movies

Smartphones are becoming popular

The Hurt Locker

Dubstep

Mafia Wars

The rise of Facebook

DVD sales are plummeting

Online streaming begins to threaten video rental stores

HD TV becomes the norm

Mobile Internet begins to take off

Bringing digital cameras to nightclubs and bars

Bebo

Scene kids