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August 16, 2009

August 16, 2009, was a Sunday. It was 15 years, 2 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 2009:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 16, 2009

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Best I Ever Had - Drake
  • You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
  • Knock You Down - Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo
  • Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
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.
District 9

Top movie

The movie "District 9" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 5,557 days ago. Approximately 185 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 2009, in week 33. 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 62 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to August 16, 2009

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, August 16, 2009. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

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. The song "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie District 9 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 DJ AM, Patrick Swayze, Stephen Gately, and Umaga would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "The Royle Family", "Cold Case", and "House". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Mafia Wars", "Spore", and "Killzone 2".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postcards from Buster", "The Backyardigans", "Curious George", and "iCarly". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, Fast Talkin' Lightning McQueen, Digi Makeover, and WALL-E toys.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 16, 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 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 16, 2009 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 2009.

  • "Hey, soul sister..."

    "Hey, soul sister..."

    On August 11th, 2009, American rock band Train released their hit single "Hey, Soul Sister".
  • "Wake up in the mornin' feelin' like P Diddy..."

    "Wake up in the mornin' feelin' like P Diddy..."

    Ke$ha released her debut single, TiK ToK, at the beginning of August 2009. The song topped the music charts in 11 different countries.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to August 16, 2009.

  • July 18, 2009: The Lin family murders occur in New South Wales, Australia.
  • July 25, 2009: KSI creates his YouTube channel.
  • July 27, 2009:
    • Zlatan Ibrahimović signs for Spanish side Barcelona.
    • Soccer: Samuel Eto'o joins Inter Milan.
  • 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.
  • This date: August 16, 2009
  • August 21, 2009: The movie Inglourious Basterds (2009) is released in cinemas.
  • August 25, 2009:
    • The game "Batman: Arkham Asylum" is released.
    • US politician Ted Kennedy passes away at the age of 77.
  • August 26, 2009: Jaycee Dugard is found alive 18 years after she was kidnapped from a street in Meyers, California.
  • August 28, 2009:
    • Soccer: Arjen Robben joins German side Bayern Munich.
    • British rock band Oasis split up.
    • American disk jockey Adam Goldstein (DJ AM) dies from a drug overdose at the age of 36.
  • September 4, 2009: Sophie Reade wins the 10th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • September 5, 2009: Pixie Lott releases the song "Boys and Girls".
  • September 12, 2009: Soccer: Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates in front of fans of his former club Arsenal.
  • September 13, 2009:
    • Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.
    • "Single Ladies" by Beyonce wins Video of the Year at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • September 14, 2009:
    • Actor Patrick Swayze dies from cancer at the age of 57.
    • Irish boxer Darren Sutherland commits suicide at the age of 27.
  • September 15, 2009: YouTube user alonzochadwick uploads the viral video "Sittin on Tha Toilet".

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on August 16, 2009

TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 2009:

TV shows from August 2009.

16 and Pregnant
16 and Pregnant
Glee
Glee
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on August 16, 2009

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

Glee
Glee
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
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 August 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

Were you born on August 16, 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 August 16, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.

Vincent Curatola

Vincent Curatola

Actor
Born on August 16, 1953
He turned 56 on this day in 2009.

James Cameron

James Cameron

Movie director
Born on August 16, 1954
He turned 55 on this day in 2009.

Madonna

Madonna

Singer
Born on August 16, 1958
She turned 51 on this day in 2009.

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Actor
Born on August 16, 1962
He turned 47 on this day in 2009.

Shawn Pyfrom

Shawn Pyfrom

Actor
Born on August 16, 1986
He turned 23 on this day in 2009.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 16, 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 August 16, 2009 was most likely conceived around November 23, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 16, 2009 is close to May 9, 2010.

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Stats for August 16, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 16, 2009:

  • 5,557 days have passed since this date.
  • 793 weeks have passed.
  • 480,128,400 seconds have passed since August 16, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 560,149,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 247,746,254,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 80,021,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 41,291,042 steps. That's roughly 18,352 miles.
  • 5,761,541 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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