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July 23, 2009

July 23, 2009, was a Thursday. It was the 204th day of 2009. The decade was the 2000s.

14 years, 7 months, and 27 days have passed since July 23, 2009.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On July 23, 2009, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas
  • United Kingdom: "Beat Again" by JLS

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 23, 2009

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Best I Ever Had - Drake
  • Knock You Down - Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo
  • LoveGame - Lady Gaga
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.
Harry Potter 6

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Harry Potter 6".

Facts

This date occurred 5,353 days ago. Approximately 178 months have passed. It was the 204th day of 2009, in week 30. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on July 23, 2009, are now 14 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 59 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to July 23, 2009

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is July 23, 2009, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 2009 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In America, the song "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the singles charts, while "Beat Again" by JLS is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Harry Potter 6 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 "Lost", "Bones", "Psych", and "Sons of Anarchy". 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.

The world is in shock after the sudden death of pop star Michael Jackson. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as DJ AM, Patrick Swayze, Stephen Gately, and Umaga would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Mafia Wars", "Battlefield: Bad Company", "Resident Evil 5", and "Pokémon Platinum".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Phineas and Ferb", and "Sonny with a Chance". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, Kid-Tough Digital Camera, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, and WALL-E toys.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 23, 2009.

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    The film "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" was showing in movie theaters at this time. This was the sixth installment in the Harry Potter film series.
  • "You would not believe your eyes..."

    "You would not believe your eyes..."

    In July of 2009, Owl City released their single "Fireflies". The song went on to top the music charts in several countries.
  • Michael Jackson dies.

    Michael Jackson dies

    The death of pop star Michael Jackson was receiving constant media coverage. On July 7th, 2009, Jackson's televised memorial was viewed by an estimated 31.1 million Americans.
  • Facebook users are playing Farmville.

    Facebook users are playing Farmville

    The social media game "Farmville" had just been released on Facebook. The game continued to grow until March 2010, when its userbase reached its peak. If you were a Facebook user around this time, then you'll probably remember how your friends used to spam you with invites to the game.
  • Minecraft is taking off.

    Minecraft is taking off

    A new 3D sandbox game called "Minecraft" was released by Markus "Notch" Persson in May 2009. Over the months that followed, the game steadily picked up a loyal following.
  • 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 July 23, 2009.

  • June 24, 2009: Republican Governor Mark Sanford returns after going missing six days earlier and admits that he was having an extramarital affair with a journalist in Argentina.
  • June 25, 2009:
    • Pop star Michael Jackson dies from an overdose of propofol at the age of 50.
    • Charlie's Angels actress Farrah Fawcett passes away after a three-year battle with cancer.
    • 2009 NBA draft: The Los Angeles Clippers select Blake Griffin, while the Oklahoma City Thunder pick James Harden.
  • June 28, 2009: TV salesperson Billy Mays dies at the age of 50.
  • June 29, 2009: Financier Bernie Madoff is sentenced to 150 years in federal prison.
  • July 1, 2009: Football: Karim Benzema transfers to Real Madrid.
  • July 3, 2009: Soccer: Michael Owen signs for Manchester United.
  • July 4, 2009: NFL player Steve McNair is shot dead by his mistress.
  • July 11, 2009: Brock Lesnar defeats Frank Mir at UFC 100.
  • July 12, 2009: Long Island serial killer victim Melissa Barthelemy goes missing.
  • July 14, 2009:
    • The song "Fireflies" is released by Owl City.
    • Football: Carlos Tevez leaves Manchester United and joins rivals Manchester City.
  • July 15, 2009: The movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) is released.
  • July 18, 2009: The Lin family murders occur in New South Wales, Australia.
  • This date: July 23, 2009
  • July 25, 2009: KSI creates his YouTube channel.
  • July 27, 2009: Zlatan Ibrahimović signs for Spanish side Barcelona.
  • July 31, 2009: The MMO video game "The Matrix Online" is shut down.
  • August 7, 2009:
    • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) is released in cinemas.
    • The song "Tik Tok" is released by Kesha.
  • August 11, 2009:
    • Miley Cyrus releases the song "Party in the U.S.A.".
    • Lady Antebellum releases the song "Need You Now".
    • The song "Hey, Soul Sister" is released by Train.
  • August 14, 2009: District 9 (2009) is released in movie theaters.
  • August 21, 2009: The movie Inglourious Basterds (2009) is released in cinemas.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 23, 2009, will have the star sign Leo.
  • 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 23, 2009 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in July 2009

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

TV shows from July 2009.

Glee
Glee
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in July 2009

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

Glee
Glee
Sonny with a Chance
Sonny with a Chance
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck

iCarly
iCarly
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
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 July 2009.

Farmville 2009
Farmville
Minecraft 2009
Minecraft
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
Mafia Wars 2008
Mafia Wars

Were you born on July 23, 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 July 23, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 23.

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Actor
Born on July 23, 1961
He turned 48 on this day in 2009.

Slash

Slash

Musician
Born on July 23, 1965
He turned 44 on this day in 2009.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Actor Deceased
Born on July 23, 1967
He turned 42 on this day in 2009.

Tenitra Michelle Williams

Tenitra Michelle Williams

Singer
Born on July 23, 1979
She turned 30 on this day in 2009.

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe

English actor
Born on July 23, 1989
He turned 20 on this day in 2009.

David Dobrik

David Dobrik

Internet personality
Born on July 23, 1996
He turned 13 on this day in 2009.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 23:

  • Revolution Day (Egypt)
USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 23, 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 July 23, 2009 was most likely conceived around October 30, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 23, 2009 is close to April 15, 2010.

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Stats for July 23, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 23, 2009:

  • 5,353 days have passed since this date.
  • 764 weeks have passed.
  • 462,502,800 seconds have passed since July 23, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 539,586,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 238,651,444,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 77,083,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 39,775,241 steps. That's roughly 17,678 miles!
  • Since this date, 5,550,034 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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