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2009 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2009th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 9th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 10th and last year of the 2000s decade.
Historical events from year 2009. Learn about 248 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2009 or search by date or keyword.
In 2009 governments in the US and around the world pumped trillions of dollars into the financial system and into the economies hoping to avert another Great Depression and by the end of 2009 although unemployment had continued to increase, markets had recovered and most thought the worst was over.
January 15 – US Airways Flight 1549 loses power in both engines shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport, forcing the pilot to ditch the aircraft in the Hudson River. All 155 passengers and crew are rescued with no casualties, and the pilot, Chesley Sullenberger, is hailed as a hero.
What happened and who was famous in 2009? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2009.
From a new U.S. president, to a shocking celebrity death, to a "miracle on the Hudson," here's your chance to rank some of the key stories of 2009.
Meanwhile, the world was on high alert after the Swine Flue reached pandemic levels. Continue reading to uncover the significant events, groundbreaking news, chart-topping music, thought-provoking quotes, and impactful deaths that made 2009 an unforgettable year.
