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September 17, 2009

September 17, 2009, was a Thursday. It was 15 years, 3 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 17, 2009:

  • United States: "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas
  • United Kingdom: "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 17, 2009

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Down - Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne
  • Party In The U.S.A. - Miley Cyrus
  • Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon
  • You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
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.
I Can Do Bad All By Myself

Top movie

The movie "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 5,576 days ago. Approximately 186 months have passed. It was the 260th day of 2009, in week 38. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on September 17, 2009, are now 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 September 17, 2009

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is September 17, 2009, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves.

The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the singles charts, while "Break Your Heart" by Taio Cruz is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself 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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "24", "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service", and "16 and Pregnant". 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 Stephen Gately, Umaga, Brittany Murphy, and Corey Haim would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Gears of War 2", "Mirror's Edge", "Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars", and "Batman: Arkham Asylum".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Backyardigans", "Go, Diego, Go!", and "WordGirl". Children are playing with toys such as Bionicle LEGO, the Xbox 360, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, and Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 17, 2009, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 17, 2009 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 17, 2009.

  • Patrick Swayze passes away.

    Patrick Swayze passes away

    On September 14th, 2009, actor Patrick Swayze died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.
  • "Imma let you finish."

    "Imma let you finish."

    On September 13th, 2009, the MTV Video Music Awards took place. During the show, there was a dramatic turn of events when rapper Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance of the award for "Best Female Video" and declared that Beyoncé had "one of the best videos of all time".
  • Katy Perry and Russell Brand are dating.

    Katy Perry and Russell Brand are dating

    Pop singer Katy Perry and English comedian Russell Brand started dating in September 2009. 
  • Adebayor taunts Arsenal fans.

    Adebayor taunts Arsenal fans

    Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor sparked controversy on September 12th, 2009, after he ran the entire length of the pitch just so he could celebrate in front of fans of his former club Arsenal.
  • Inglourious Basterds is playing at movie theaters.

    Inglourious Basterds is playing at movie theaters

    Quentin Tarantino's dark comedy war film "Inglourious Basterds" was playing at movie theaters in August and September of 2009.
  • 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.
  • 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 September 17, 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".
  • This date: September 17, 2009
  • September 22, 2009:
    • The game "Halo 3: ODST" is released.
    • Deadmau5 releases his album "For Lack of a Better Name".
  • September 27, 2009: Khloé Kardashian and NBA player Lamar Odom are married one month after meeting at a party.
  • October 1, 2009: Soccer: Premier League side Portsmouth F.C. admits that some of their players and staff have not been paid.
  • October 2, 2009:
    • Zombieland (2009) is released.
    • Voters in Ireland vote YES during a second referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty.
    • The song "3" is released by Britney Spears.
    • It is reported that Ireland is witnessing its highest levels of emigration in 20 years.
  • October 10, 2009: Irish pop star Stephen Gately dies from an undiagnosed heart condition at the age of 33.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on September 17, 2009

People in September 2009 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from September 2009.

Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in September 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

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

Toys in 2009

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 September 2009.

Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum
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

Were you born on September 17, 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 September 17, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 17.

Hank Williams

Hank Williams

Singer Deceased
Born on September 17, 1923
He was not alive on this date.

John Ritter

John Ritter

Actor Deceased
Born on September 17, 1948
He was not alive on this date.

Keith Flint

Keith Flint

The Prodigy member Deceased
Born on September 17, 1969
He turned 40 on this day in 2009.

Patrick Mahomes II

Patrick Mahomes II

NFL player
Born on September 17, 1995
He turned 14 on this day in 2009.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on September 17, 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 September 17, 2009 was most likely conceived around December 25, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 17, 2009 is close to June 10, 2010.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 17, 2009:

  • 5,576 days have passed since this date.
  • 796 weeks have passed.
  • 481,770,000 seconds have passed since September 17, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 562,065,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 248,593,320,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 80,295,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 41,432,220 steps. That's roughly 18,414 miles.
  • 5,781,240 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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