December 8, 2009

December 8, 2009, was a Tuesday. It was 15 years and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Music charts

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

United States: "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys
United Kingdom: "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2009

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

Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Fireflies - Owl City
Whatcha Say - Jason Derulo
TiK ToK - Ke$ha

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 "The Blind Side" was at the top of the box office on December 8, 2009.

Facts

This date was 5,493 days ago. Approximately 183 months have passed. It was the 342nd day of 2009, in week 50. The decade was the 2000s. There were only 23 days left in the year. People born on this day are currently 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 61 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 8, 2009

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2009 has begun.

In America, the song "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys is at the top of the singles charts, while "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Blind Side 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 Brittany Murphy, Corey Haim, Chris Kanyon, and Paul Gray would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Dog the Bounty Hunter", "CSI: NY", and "Dexter". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Street Fighter IV", "Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars", "Farmville", and "Borderlands". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "One Tree Hill", "Wonder Pets!", and "Sonny with a Chance".

Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, Clipo Creativity Table, and Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 8, 2009, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
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 22.
Native American Zodiac: December 8, 2009 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

Christmas 2009 has begun
The Christmas holiday season of 2009 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
Tiger Woods' affair
US golfer Tiger Woods was in the spotlight after revelations about an extramarital affair of his were published in the media. Two days after the revelations became public, Woods was involved in a minor car accident. In December, Woods admitted to his "transgressions" and apologized.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
In November 2009, the first-person shooter game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released.
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.
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 December 8, 2009.

November 10, 2009:
• The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is released.
• German footballer Robert Enke commits suicide by throwing himself in front of a train in Neustadt am Rubenberge, Germany.
• D.C. sniper attacks perpetrator John Allen Muhammad is executed by lethal injection.
November 17, 2009: The video game "Assassin's Creed II" is released.
November 18, 2009: Football: French captain Thierry Henry handles the ball in an important FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
November 20, 2009: The Blind Side, starring Sandra Bullock, is released in movie theaters.
November 24, 2009: It is reported that nearly 25% of mortgages in the USA are in negative equity.
November 25, 2009: The National Enquirer publishes a story claiming that golfer Tiger Woods is having an extramarital affair.
November 26, 2009: Soccer: Avram Grant becomes the new manager of Portsmouth F.C.
November 27, 2009: 28 people are killed in Russia after a bomb explodes on the Nevsky Express train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
November 29, 2009: Four police officers are shot dead at a coffee shop in Lakewood, Washington.
December 1, 2009: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2009 FIFA Ballon d'Or.
December 4, 2009:
• Up in the Air (2009) is released.
• TV chef Gino D'Acampo wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
• WWE wrestler Umaga (Edward Smith Fatu, Jr.) dies from a heart attack.
This date: December 8, 2009
December 11, 2009: The mobile game "Angry Birds" is released.
December 13, 2009: Joe McElderry wins The X Factor.
December 17, 2009: Avatar (2009) is released.
December 19, 2009:
• Mark Hughes is sacked by Manchester City.
• Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
December 20, 2009:
• YouTuber WoodysGamertag uploads his first video.
• Actress Brittany Murphy dies from pneumonia at the age of 32.
December 24, 2009: The first episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast is aired.
December 25, 2009:
• The movie Sherlock Holmes (2009) is released.
• Actor Charlie Sheen is arrested at his home for assaulting his wife Brooke Mueller.
December 26, 2009: Irish politics: TV3 report that Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
December 28, 2009: American musician James Owen Sullivan (The Rev) dies from an overdose.
December 29, 2009: Wrestler "Dr. Death" Steve Williams passes away at the age of 49 from throat cancer.
December 31, 2009: Katy Perry and Russell Brand are engaged.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

TV shows in 2009

The following TV shows were popular in December 2009:

Jersey Shore

White Collar

Modern Family

Community

The Vampire Diaries

16 and Pregnant

Glee

RuPaul's Drag Race

True Blood

Sons of Anarchy

The Inbetweeners

Real Housewives of New York City

Kids TV shows on December 8, 2009

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

Big Time Rush

Glee

Sonny with a Chance

The Suite Life on Deck

Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly

WordGirl

Phineas and Ferb

Horrid Henry

Curious George

The Hills

Popular toys and games in 2009

Toys and games that were popular in 2009:

ZhuZhu Pets

The KidiZoom Camera

Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig

Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls

Playmobil Horse Farm

Pixos Super Studio

Clipo Creativity Table

Crayola Color Wonder Magic Brush

Star Wars AT-TE Walker

Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker

Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House

WALL-E toys

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2009.

Left 4 Dead 2

Assassin's Creed II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

League of Legends

Borderlands

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

FIFA 10

Halo 3: ODST

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Farmville

Minecraft

Pokémon Platinum

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

Celebrity birthdays

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

Sammy Davis, Jr

Entertainer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Jim Morrison

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Kim Basinger

Actress
Born on December 8, 1953
She turned 56 on this day in 2009.

Ann Coulter

American media pundit
Born on December 8, 1961
She turned 48 on this day in 2009.

Teri Hatcher

Actress
Born on December 8, 1964
She turned 45 on this day in 2009.

Sinéad O'Connor

Singer Deceased
Born on December 8, 1966
She turned 43 on this day in 2009.

Nicki Minaj

Rapper
Born on December 8, 1982
She turned 27 on this day in 2009.

Raheem Sterling

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1994
He turned 15 on this day in 2009.

Reece James

Soccer player
Born on December 8, 1999
He turned 10 on this day in 2009.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 8:

Immaculate Conception (Spain)

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 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 December 8, 2009 was most likely conceived around March 17, 2009.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 8, 2009 is close to August 31, 2010.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 8, 2009:

5,493 days have passed since this date.
784 weeks have passed.
474,595,200 seconds have passed since December 8, 2009.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 553,694,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 244,891,123,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 79,099,200 times.
You have taken approximately 40,815,187 steps. That's roughly 18,140 miles.
5,695,142 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 8, 2009

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 8, 2009

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 2009 has begun

Tiger Woods' affair

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Facebook users are playing Farmville

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