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July 4, 2009 Independence Day (USA)

July 4, 2009, was a Saturday. It was 15 years, 3 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on July 4, 2009?

  • NFL player Steve McNair is shot dead by his mistress.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 4, 2009:

  • United States: "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas
  • United Kingdom: "Evacuate The Dancefloor" by Cascada

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 4, 2009

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

  • Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  • I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Best I Ever Had - Drake
  • Knock You Down - Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo
  • I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull
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.
Transformers 2

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Transformers 2" was at the top of the box office on July 4, 2009.

Facts

Independence Day 2009 was 5,598 days ago. Approximately 187 months have passed. It was the 185th day of 2009, in week 27. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 15 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 62 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 4, 2009

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, July 4, 2009. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

America is celebrating the 4th of July, which means that fireworks are being set off and families are holding barbeques together. 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 "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas is at the top of the singles charts, while "Evacuate The Dancefloor" by Cascada is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Transformers 2 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. 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.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "King of the Hill", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", and "Desperate Housewives". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: World at War", "Left 4 Dead", "Resident Evil 5", and "Pokémon Platinum". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "Go, Diego, Go!", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Sonny with a Chance".

Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, 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 July 4, 2009, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: July 4, 2009 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 4, 2009.

  • Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair is shot dead by his mistress.

    Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair is shot dead by his mistress

    On July 4th, former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair and a woman called Sahel Kazemi were found shot to dead at a condominium in Nashville. It soon came to light that Kazemi was his mistress and that she had murdered McNair before killing herself.
  • Benzema joins Real Madrid.

    Benzema joins Real Madrid

    On July 1st, 2009, Lyon striker Karim Benzema joined Spanish club Real Madrid on a €35 million transfer.
  • Bernie Madoff receives jail time.

    Bernie Madoff receives jail time

    On June 29th, 2009, American financier Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for defrauding his clients of $19 billion by using a giant Ponzi scheme.
  • Billy Mays dies at the age of 50.

    Billy Mays dies at the age of 50

    On June 28th, 2009, famous TV advertisement salesperson Billy Mays died from heart disease at the age of 50.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to July 4, 2009.

  • June 4, 2009:
    • US State Department employee Kendall Myers is arrested on suspicion of spying for Cuba.
    • The first episode of "Tosh.0" is aired on Comedy Central.
  • June 5, 2009: The Hangover (2009) is released in movie theaters.
  • June 10, 2009: White supremacist James von Brunn opens fire and kills a security guard at a Holocaust memorial museum in Washington, D.C.
  • June 11, 2009:
    • Internet culture: The subreddit /r/Minecraft is created on Reddit.
    • The first episode of reality television series "16 and Pregnant" is aired on MTV.
    • Manchester United accept Real Madrid's record-breaking 80 million Euro bid for Cristiano Ronaldo.
    • The World Health Organization deems swine flu (H1N1 flu virus) to be a global pandemic.
  • June 13, 2009: The Green Revolution protests begin in Iran after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wins the 2009 Iranian presidential election.
  • June 14, 2009: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2009 NBA Finals after they defeat the Orlando Magic 4-1.
  • June 16, 2009: The once-popular social network MySpace announces that it is laying off 30 percent of its staff.
  • June 18, 2009: Republican Governor Mark Sanford goes missing.
  • June 19, 2009: Zynga releases their game FarmVille.
  • June 22, 2009: Nine people die after two subway trains collide in Northeast, Washington, D.C.
  • 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.
  • This date: July 4, 2009
  • 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.
  • 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.

Late 2000s fashion

Photographs of late 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2009

Television shows that people were watching in July 2009:

TV shows from July 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 July 4, 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 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

Were you born on July 4, 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 4, 2015, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 4.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Author Deceased
Born on July 4, 1804
He was not alive on this date.

Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge

US President Deceased
Born on July 4, 1872
He was not alive on this date.

Mike Sorrentino

Mike Sorrentino

Television personality
Born on July 4, 1982
He turned 27 on this day in 2009.

Melissa Barrera

Melissa Barrera

Actress
Born on July 4, 1990
She turned 19 on this day in 2009.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 4:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 4, 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 4, 2009 was most likely conceived around October 11, 2008.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 4, 2009 is close to March 27, 2010.

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Stats for July 4, 2009

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 4, 2009:

  • 5,598 days have passed since this date.
  • 799 weeks have passed.
  • 483,670,800 seconds have passed since July 4, 2009.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 564,282,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 249,574,132,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 80,611,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 41,595,689 steps. That's roughly 18,487 miles.
  • 5,804,050 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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