The year 2009 tied with 2006 as the fifth hottest year on record. It began in a La Niña period which ran until April, and was followed by El Niño from June through the end of the year.

Historical events from year 2009. Learn about 250 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2009 or search by date or keyword.

Feb 18, 2020 · 2009 facts that made the headlines in that year. Let's look back at some of the events like the swine flu outbreak, the war in Afghanistan, and many more.

2009: Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jan 1, 2023 · 2009 was a pretty wild year, a year of new beginnings but also a year where things came to an end. The year began with Barack Obama being sworn in as the first African American US …

Aug 9, 2025 · This quick read provides over 25 fun facts and historical events from the year 2009.

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 2009, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year

Oct 28, 2016 · What happened in the year 2009 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 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.

50 Moments of 2009: A Week by Week News Chronicle A week by week look at the people, stories and images that defined the past year Tweet