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2009 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2009th year of the Common Era and the 9th year of the 21st century. It was marked by the first African American presidency, the Gaza War, the Icelandic financial crisis, the H1N1 pandemic, the launch of Bitcoin and the International Year of Astronomy.
Browse the major events that happened in 2009, from political, cultural, sports, and entertainment to natural and scientific. Find out who was born, died, married, or won awards in 2009.
What happened and who was famous in 2009? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2009.
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30 September – 2009 Thekkady boat disaster: the double-decker passenger boat Jalakanyaka capsized in Lake Thekkady, killing a total of 45 passengers. 17 October – 32 people are killed in a fire at a fireworks warehouse in southern India, during the Diwali celebrations.
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.
Learn about the significant events, news, music, quotes, and deaths that shaped the year 2009. From Bitcoin to Avatar, from Obama to Michael Jackson, from swine flu to space shuttle missions, discover the unforgettable moments of 2009.
A summary of the major events and happenings in the year 2009, such as the inauguration of Barack Obama, the swine flu pandemic, the Iranian election protests, and the death of Michael Jackson. The web page also provides links to the months and days of 2009 for more details.
