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April 10, 2009

April 10, 2009, was a Friday. It was 15 years, 7 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 10, 2009?

  • TIME magazine asserts that the banking crisis in the United States is over.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 10, 2009:

  • United States: "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa
  • United Kingdom: "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 10, 2009

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

  • Right Round - Flo Rida
  • Poker Face - Lady Gaga
  • Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy Tell 'em Featuring Sammie
  • Dead And Gone - T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake
  • Gives You Hell - The All-American Rejects
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.
Hannah Montana The Movie

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Hannah Montana The Movie" was at the top of the box office on April 10, 2009.

Facts

This date was 5,718 days ago. Approximately 191 months have passed. It was the 100th day of 2009, in week 15. 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 64 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 10, 2009

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, April 10, 2009. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2009 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. The song "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa 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 Hannah Montana The Movie 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 Bea Arthur, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "CSI: Miami", "Lost", and "My Super Sweet 16". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Dead Space", "Fable II", "Killzone 2", and "Pokémon Platinum".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Postcards from Buster", "Go, Diego, Go!", and "Horrid Henry". Popular toys at the moment include Bionicle LEGO, Roboraptor, Digi Makeover, and Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 10, 2009, will have the star sign Aries.
  • 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 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 10, 2009 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 10, 2009.

  • Motherf**kin' gay fish.

    Motherf**kin' gay fish

    In early April 2009, South Park poked fun at rapper Kanye West and comedian Carlos Mencia in the episode "Fishsticks". The episode was watched by 3.1 million households.
  • Fred Figglehorn.

    Fred Figglehorn

    It was in April of 2009 that "Fred Figglehorn" became the most-subscribed channel on Youtube.
  • Swine Flu.

    Swine Flu

    Throughout much of 2009, there was a lot of public concern about the spread of the swine flu.
  • "I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late..."

    "I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late..."

    The Black Eyed Peas released their hit single "Boom Boom Pow" in late March 2009. The song became the group's first US number-one single.
  • 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 April 10, 2009.

  • March 12, 2009: Bernie Madoff pleads guilty to 11 federal felonies.
  • March 13, 2009:
    • WWE wrestler Test (Andrew Robert Patrick Martin) dies from an overdose of oxycodone.
    • Kauto Star (Ruby Walsh) wins the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
  • March 15, 2009: English synth-pop duo La Roux release their song "In for the Kill".
  • March 18, 2009: English actress Natasha Richardson passes away after a head injury at the age of 45.
  • March 19, 2009: Austrian man Josef Fritzl is sentenced to life imprisonment after he pleads guilty to enslaving his daughter and murder by negligence.
  • March 20, 2009:
    • American radio personality George Weber is found stabbed to death at his apartment in Brooklyn.
    • English singer Lily Allen releases her single "Not Fair".
  • March 22, 2009: Former Big Brother contestant Jade Goody passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • March 25, 2009:
    • YouTube commentator "Hutch" uploads his first Call of Duty video.
    • The online chat website "Omegle" is launched.
  • March 31, 2009: The Black Eyed Peas release their song "Boom Boom Pow".
  • April 2, 2009: The TV show "ER" comes to an end after nearly fifteen years.
  • April 5, 2009: North Korea is widely condemned after it launches its Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 rocket.
  • April 7, 2009:
    • Irish politics: Brian Lenihan delivers the 2009 Irish emergency budget.
    • Fred Figglehorn becomes the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.
  • April 8, 2009: The South Park episode "Fishsticks", which mocks rapper Kanye West's ego, is aired on television.
  • This date: April 10, 2009
  • 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.
  • May 8, 2009: Star Trek (2009) is released.
  • May 9, 2009: Kevin De Bruyne makes his senior debut for Genk.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2009

The following TV shows were popular in April 2009:

TV shows from April 2009.

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
Skins
Skins
Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 10, 2009

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

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
Mr. Meaty
Mr. Meaty
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 April 2009.

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

Were you born on April 10, 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 April 10, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 10.

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Actor Deceased
Born on April 10, 1921
He was not alive on this date.

John Madden

John Madden

American Football player Deceased
Born on April 10, 1936
He turned 73 on this day in 2009.

Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Actor
Born on April 10, 1952
He turned 57 on this day in 2009.

Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos

Brazilian soccer player
Born on April 10, 1973
He turned 36 on this day in 2009.

David Harbour

David Harbour

Actor
Born on April 10, 1975
He turned 34 on this day in 2009.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

English singer
Born on April 10, 1979
She turned 30 on this day in 2009.

Liz McClarnon

Liz McClarnon

Atomic Kitten
Born on April 10, 1981
She turned 28 on this day in 2009.

Haley Joel Osment

Haley Joel Osment

Actor
Born on April 10, 1988
He turned 21 on this day in 2009.

Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane

Soccer player
Born on April 10, 1992
He turned 17 on this day in 2009.

Sofia Carson

Sofia Carson

Actress
Born on April 10, 1993
She turned 16 on this day in 2009.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 10, 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 April 10, 2009 was most likely conceived around July 18, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 10, 2009 is close to January 1, 2010.

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Stats for April 10, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 10, 2009:

  • 5,718 days have passed since this date.
  • 816 weeks have passed.
  • 494,038,800 seconds have passed since April 10, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 576,378,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 254,924,020,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 82,339,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 42,487,337 steps. That's roughly 18,883 miles.
  • 5,928,466 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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