2009 Pop Culture History |
Quick Facts from 2009:
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The Year of the Ox The year of the ox is one of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle. The ox is the second animal in the cycle. The years of the ox include: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045, 2057 The year of the ox is associated with hard work, determination, and honesty. People born in the year of the ox are said to be strong, reliable, and dependable. They are also said to be patient and persistent, able to overcome any obstacle. They are usually honest and straightforward, don’t like to deceive, and can’t stand lies. They are also very hard-working, so they often succeed in their careers. |
Top Ten Baby Names of 2009: Isabella, Emma, Olivia, Sophia, Ava, Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Alexander, William |
The Hotties and Fashion Icons: Bar Refaeli, Adriana Lima, Jordana Brewster, Megan Fox, Jessica Biel, Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde, Eliza Dushku, Malin Akerman, Rihanna, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Leighton Meester |
The Leading Men & Hunks: Taylor Lautner, Channing Tatum, Hugh Laurie, David Beckham, Joe Manganiello, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Pattinson, Tim Tebow, Antonio Sabàto, Jr. |
“The Quotes:” “You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack. But when my sister brought Doug home, I knew he was one of my own. And my wolf pack… it grew by one. So there… there were two of us in the wolf pack… I was alone first in the pack, and then Doug joined in later. And six months ago, when Doug introduced me to you guys, I thought, “Wait a second, could it be?” And now I know for sure, I just added two more guys to my wolf pack. Four of us wolves, running around the desert together, in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine. So tonight, I make a toast!” |
Time Magazine’s Person of the Year: Ben Bernanke |
Miss America: Katie Stam |
Miss USA: Kristen Dalton |
The Scandals: Golfer Tiger Woods allegedly took part in extramarital affairs with up to ten women including Playboy model Loredana Jolie and porn star Holly Sampson. Chris Brown’s battery charges against Rihanna and the shocking picture of her black eye that surfaced on the internet. Richard and Mayumi Heene of Fort Collins, Colorado claimed their 6-year-old child was trapped inside a gas balloon that floated up to altitudes of 7,000 feet. The incident received mass media attention but turned out to be a hoax. Kanye West did not let Taylor Swift finish at the MTV VMA awards and interrupted her during her acceptance speech. Michael Jackson, The King of Pop, died while preparing for a series of concerts. Prosecutors continue to question Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murry, about whether or not he prescribed Jackson a fatal dosage of Propofol. Presidents Obama(USA) and Sarkozy (France) noticed a young woman. French presidents are known for ‘noticing’ pretty young women, but American presidents normally don’t get photographed in such positions. |
US Politics: January 20, 2009 (Tuesday) First inauguration of Barack Obama |
Pop Culture Facts: Melissa and her husband Jackson Brandts were exploring Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Canada, when a ground squirrel photobombed their timed picture. Cost of a Superbowl ad in 2009: $3,000,000 |
The Habit: Watching Avatar in theaters |
2009 Toys inducted to the National Toy Hall of Fame: The Ball, Game Boy, Big Wheel |
1st appearances & 2009’s Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Zhu Zhu Pet hamsters, Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia Maxus Helios 7-in-1 |
East End Show – Thriller – Live (revival) Opened on January 26, 2009 Broadway Show – Rock of Ages (Musical) Opened on April 7, 2009 and Closed: January 18, 2015 Broadway Show – Memphis (Musical) Opened on October 19, 2009 and Closed: August 5, 2012 |
Best Film Oscar Winner: The Hurt Locker (Presented in 2010) |
2009 Entries to The National Film Registry: Dog Day Afternoon (released in 1975) The Exiles (released in 1961) Heroes All (released in 1920) Hot Dogs for Gauguin (released in 1972) The Incredible Shrinking Man (released in 1957) Jezebel (released in 1938) The Jungle (released in 1967) The Lead Shoes (released in 1949) Little Nemo (released in 1911) Mabel’s Blunder (released in 1914) The Mark of Zorro (released in 1940) Mrs. Miniver (released in 1942) The Muppet Movie (released in 1979) Once Upon a Time in the West (released in 1968) Pillow Talk (released in 1959) Precious Images (released in 1986) Quasi at the Quackadero (released in 1975) The Red Book (released in 1994) The Revenge of Pancho Villa (released in 1930/1936) Scratch and Crow (released in 1995) Stark Love (released in 1927) The Story of G.I. Joe (released in 1945) A Study in Reds (released in 1932) Michael Jackson’s Thriller (released in 1983) Under Western Stars (released in 1938) |
The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo) 1. Avatar 2. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 4. The Twilight Saga: New Moon 5. Up 6. The Hangover 7. Star Trek 8. The Blind Side 9. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel 10. Sherlock Holmes |
2009 Most Popular TV shows: 1. NCIS (CBS) 2. Sunday Night Football (NBC) 3. Dancing With the Stars (ABC) 4. The Mentalist (CBS) 5. NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS) 6. CSI (CBS) 7. Desperate Housewives (ABC) 8. Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) 9. House (Fox) 10. CBS NFL Postgame |
Sports: World Series Champions: New York Yankees Superbowl Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers NBA Champions: Los Angeles Lakers Stanley Cup Champs: Pittsburgh Penguins U.S. Open Golf Lucas Glover U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Juan Martin del Potro/Kim Clijsters Wimbledon (Men/Women): Roger Federer/Serena Williams NCAA Football Champions: Alabama NCAA Basketball Champions: North Carolina Kentucky Derby: Mine That Bird |