The match was a perfect combination of Undertaker's striking power and big-man athleticism and Michael's high-flying and masterfully crafted in-ring technique. The clothes were really cool, but what made it even cooler was that your parents hated being in the loud, dark, smelly, store, so that just made you love it even more. I continued to let myself get hurt over and over again until I decided to leave. I can't really tell you how I functioned. My grandma taught me how to make this when I stayed with her this past summer. "Fail." Afghanistan and The Hazara People. Vibrant colors were a must, and if it had some abstract print on it that was even better. So here we are with a list of things that have happened in 2020 that made our jaws drop. I wish you the best of luck. 1st Sixty-six people die in a Santika Club fire named nightclub fire in Bangkok or Bangkok, Thailand. I was hurt. Microsoft launched the search engine Bing, Google released its Chrome OS, and the AdBlock extension was created. She didn't know I heard her, but again, I was hurt. I had my circle of friends that liked what I liked which meant that we all got along because we liked each other. To be honest, writing this and sharing this with you all has already given me anxiety because most wouldnt expect this from me, nor family, and in fear that I would be judge. Many to college or technical schools. 6. About 37% of plastic soda bottles and 28% of plastic water and milk containers were recycled. The total number of jobs that will be lost when all the stores are finally closed is estimated to be 130,000, which also puts GM at the top of the retail job cuts list for 2009., In June, the Great Recession officially ended. I remember thinking about all the people who promised to be praying for me or promised to reach out, and they didn't. A team of Italian scientists duplicated the Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus. According to research published in New Scientist, a medium-sized dog is more damaging to the earth than a gas-guzzling SUV, based on the amount of land and resources each uses in the course of a year. Todd Phillip's raunchy comedy launched the legendary career of Bradley Cooper, made Andy Bernard a movie star, made Zach Galifianakis a thing for a while, made Ken Jeong a tv star, and made Mike Tyson likable! Believers, of course, remain unconvinced, and Shroud T-shirt sales remain brisk. The average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 78.2 years, up from 78 years the year before. 4. July 11 - October 16: The Black Eyed Peas. And that winner just so happened to be the new virgin princess of American pop music: Taylor Swift. Jun 9 Dick May, Former NASCAR racecar driver. Ah yes, the bracelets sold for a good cause that were banned from all of the middle schools. This album was a tall order for Linkin Park, who had to live up to the success of both Hybrid Theory and Meteora. Thank you for the life lessons. I continued to let myself get hurt over and over again until I decided to leave. Depression is wishing I could be as happy as my friends but I feel like I wont ever be. Back in 2009, Connecticut had 149 dairies compared to 6,200 in 1940. Historical Events for January, 2009. The minimum wage was $6.55 up until July 23, and $7.25 on and after July 24. Utah bars were now open to the public, thus ending the former private club system. For easier planning and referencing, I have divided this article into the following categories: Here are three trivia facts from the 2009 grocery industry: Carrots were 79 cents a pound, broccoli was $1.49 per bunch, and yellow onions cost 79 cents for a five-pound bag. Dump the pasta back into the pot for the time being. Here are about 13 major things that shaped this year: This year was filled with incredible movies and there are three specific movies that deserve to be in this article. Depression is watching the time go by, literally hour after hour, then its 9pm and youve realized the day is gone already. Playboy Became Legal . For privacy purposes, we'll call him Texas. We were obsessed with Sammi and Ronnie's relationship, loved seeing Pauly D's abs, and wanted a duck phone. Popular music artists from the year 2009 include the following: This music trivia has been made available courtesy of Pop-Culture.us. You know the feeling when you've cried so much from being scared that it starts to feel like you can't breatheand you kind of just let it happen because well maybe my time is nowthat was me. Solar storm smashes hole in Earth's magnetosphere, triggering extremely rare pink auroras, Scientists discover massive 'extragalactic structure' behind the Milky Way, Rare ancient odeon discovered at remote archaeological site in Crete, Ancient Etruscans prayed at sacred hot springs, stunning statues reveal, 'Spectacular' and bizarre ocean creatures (like stilt-walking fish) found living near deep-sea volcanoes, The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe, Subscribe today for our Black Frida offer - Save up to 50%, Engaging articles, amazing illustrations & exclusive interviews, Issues delivered straight to your door or device. Most importantly, thank you for the memories. If the podcast isn't enough, you can request join almost 200,000 other Murderinos in the closed group on Facebook. On May 15, General Motors announced plans to eliminate 1,100 dealerships or 40% of its dealer network. Well, it's that time of year again! These guys were my brothers and do this day I can call any of them and they would be there for me. There are two kinds of people in this world: The ones who like to think of wrestling as the F word. Whether you loved him or hated him, Justin Bieber was high on the rise in his career in 2009. Bringing History to SMU: Milestones in the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Thank you for the hours of lost sleep. The prime rate was 3.25% on June 24, one ounce of gold was $1,096.35 on December 31, and the median annual income was $50,221.00. Looking around, I could identify the names of all my classmates, but the one classmate that we'll be discussing I had never really spoken to before this. The inside jokes, the parties, the celebrations. If I was sad I could go play soccer and feel better. Depression is staying in bed because its so difficult to participate in life. On July 11, actor and film director Robert Redford wed artist Sibylle Szaggars. Practices never stopped and playing was always fun. Until 1974, it was legal for a man to kill his wife's lover in Texas if he found them together. Shirts, headbands, socks -- Zebras were very popular in 2009. She didn't know I heard her, but again, I was hurt. After plugging in your digital camera to your computer and waiting for all of your pictures to upload, this was the next go-to step. After graduation, everyone went their own way. These projects include manufactured items, services, videos, feature-length films, board games, video games, and more. Creme brle - A dessert made from heavy cream, vanilla beans, vanilla sugar, egg yolks, and hot water. 3. 1. Sprinkle some pepper into the milk and butter and then sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese. War On Terrorism - AlisonC. Pour 2-3 cups of milk and add 2 tbsp of butter into an oven dish. You spent all of 2011 trying to get this earworm out of your . How terrorism has changed and stayed the same over time. If I wanted to hang with my friends we'd grab a ball and go play. The only analog exemption allowed after that date was for over-the-air TV broadcast programming was that delivered via Low Power Stations and Translators which served some rural and urban community markets. 1948) Jan 08 Richard John Neuhaus, Canadian-American Christian writer and editor (b. September 29, 2009. Not sleeping because you're nervous about tomorrow's championship game. Stay up to date on the latest science news by signing up for our Essentials newsletter. On September 11, Sweden emerged from a recession after the countrys GDP grew by 0.2% during the second quarter of 2009. PBS.org explains that pop culture is that loose blend of books, music, fashion and other daily ephemera that contributes to the identity of a society at a particular point in time. Benjamin Radford is the Bad Science columnist for Live Science. Aug 24 "Love Like Crazy" single released by Lee Brice (Billboard Song of the Year 2010) Aug 24 Thailand's GDP grew 2.3% in 2009's second quarter, technically leaving the recession. New York, On December 8, the AdBlock extension was created. The friendships, the boys, the teachers, the drama, the school work, the basketball games, the tears and the laughs. When mysterious red lights appeared in the night sky over New Jersey, many people believed that extraterrestrial spacecraft were visiting the Garden State. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Before December of 2009, Tiger Woods was revered and admired as an athlete only comparable to Michael Jordan. I decided to take a different path and move abroad. High school came and went. Some straight into their career. From somewhat plausible to completely insane, here are some predictions about things people think might happen this . Afgan/Hazara - Timeline. The animal was stuffed and mounted, then displayed as the mysterious chupacabra (the legendary Hispanic vampire beast) in an upstate New York museum dedicated to proving that the Earth is only a few thousand years old. That was pretty much it. God bless. Here is a summary of the top news stories and history events that happened in 2009: This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2009. It didn't matter that we didn't like the same things, we liked each other and that was good enough for us. Ying-and-Yang. Whether it was getting up at 6 AM to travel to a tournament or traveling in some dinky school van and getting home at 1 AM from a long trip away. Aug 23 The Tradition Senior Men's Golf, Crosswater Club: Mike Reid wins his second Champions Tour major with birdie on first playoff hole against John Cook. Thank you for always being there. The sequels to "The Hangover" were both copycat letdowns, but the legacy of the original will only grow stronger over time. I signed up and flew to Spain to volunteer for a year. This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2009. Playing FIFA with your mates all night long. On April 1, Croatia and Albania joined NATO. 8. Ron Asheton, American guitarist, bassist, and songwriter (The Stooges), dies of an apparent heart attack at 60 [exact date estimated] Vivienne Della Chiesa, American lyric soprano who sang on US radio during the 1940s and early 1950s (The American . I can remember looking around and thinking I have no friends in this class. Pop Culture, Prices and Events, Food Timeline: 2009 Food History Timeline of Events, Category:Internet properties established in 2009 - Wikipedia, Top 20 Best-Selling Vehicles of 2009 - Autoblog, Best-Selling Books of 2009 - Marketing Charts, 15 2000s Snacks that will make you feel Nostalgic, Infographic: Top 20 Most Popular Websites (1996-2013), In June, the Great Recession officially ended. But, nevertheless, it's human nature to play mindless games, so you shouldn't really feel regretful if you had this addiction -- unless of course you actually spent real money trying to build your farm empire. Recession dining - In 2009, consumers cut back on small luxuries like eating out because of the housing bubble, credit crisis, and high gas prices. We're designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the web in a few seconds., On July 29, Yahoo! On March 19, talk show host David Letterman married his longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko. The resulting loss of wealth led to sharp cutbacks in consumer spending. Even though we all hated running suicides, Liverpools, or timed two miles. The time when we watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, get together with family, and pig out on dinner and dessert. Remember when we didn't even know what Lady Gaga looked like without makeup and bizarre outfits? By 2009 they were quite small, but still pretty chunky. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This pandemic did result in several deaths in the United States, but the media caused a lot more hype than it was worth. Getty. At the 82nd Scripps National Spelling Bee, Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kansas was the winner, and her winning word was laodicean. Picture Credits: abnermanzar. At 60 metres long, 12 metres wide, 300 millimetres thick and covering 3,500 square metres, it is the largest sprayed concrete curved structure in Europe.". You've got yourself some homemade mac and cheese! 5. So many memories. This leads to the other classic "South Park" episode can't be forgotten either as another great achievement in 2009 when America finally cured itself of sex addiction by killing an alien wizard in Independence Hall. Rebecca Black told us we gotta get down on Friday. I never believed that I would continue relationships with people from my high school. West's entire image and career were destroyed because of the incident and the already weird artist descended into a decade of madness. We thought we were so cool, but wow we were so wrong. Depression is having too much anxiety to go out and do things. On June 1, General Motors filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. 848, the Performance Rights Act, Mar 28 The first cases of H1N1 swine flu in the United States occur in two people in California, Apr 4 24th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Jeff Beck; Little Anthony and the Imperials; Metallica; Run-D.M.C. They sold everything from candy to shoes to prom dresses before every single one went out of business. Selena drew a Sharpie "tattoo" of Justin's name on her wrist in hearts. I walked into the main room and one girl who I grew up with, turned to a few other girls that I had shared many years of close relationships with, and said, "why is she here? 10. In 2009, the computer-animated science fiction comedy Cloudy with a Chance for Meatballs opened in U.S. theaters. Many of these fun facts and trivia from 2009 have been made available courtesy of ComputerHope.com. duluoz cats/Flickr. 1. I wish you the best of luck. Stufflebean. Within days, it had been featured in dozens of news stories and effectively gone viral. Very symbolic of going into office as a young and optimistic President and leaving office eight years later completely worn out and disillusioned in the end. You are the reason that I'm still in a half-decent shape. And the ones who think wrestling when done right is one of the most thrilling spectacular forms of theater, athleticism, and entertainment in human history. Not sleeping because you're nervous about tomorrow's championship game. 25 Crazy Things People Believe Could Happen In 2022. ", they agreed. As I write this, I'm sitting alone in the dark of my room, doing what some might call, wallowing in my pity. In fact, it was so far on the down low that we didn't even know if we were really dating. 5. Scoring last second goals to win the game, winning a tournament on penalties, exploring cities we traveled too, the long bus rides. Where are they now you ask? Viola! In 2009, the Ford Motor Company was one of Americas largest corporations. Thank you for signing up to Live Science. Now that we're in 2019 we look back at 2009 as a much simpler time than today. I started distancing myself and attending another church. For starters, I now know the true feeling of betrayal. An estimated 950 million people in the world suffered from hunger. At the 81st Academy Awards, which honored the best films of 2008. I signed up and flew to Spain to volunteer for a year. They aren't the fondest of research and straight facts, so there is also a set time for housekeeping when they address all of the mistakes that they made the last episode. Kristen Haddox, Penn State University4. Oscar survived that attack as well, and afterward retired to Belfast, where he lived in a seaman's home. Which is why you will not believe that the following nine things I'm about to show happened a decade ago, in 2009. On August 28, Blake Fielder-Civil divorced singer Amy Winehouse. Thank you for the countless hours of practice and sweat. In January 2009, the median cost of a newly-built, single-family home in the United States was $208,600 while the average price was $245,200. Whether it was getting up at 6 AM to travel to a tournament or traveling in some dinky school van and getting home at 1 AM from a long trip away. In 2009, Sony sold over 12 million floppy disks. Nothing said "I think I look super cute today" more than taking a selfie in the mirror with your digital camera, even if the flash was on and the glare cut off half of your face. Health.com explains that superfruits "are packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and other nutrients that can help you live longer, look better, and even prevent disease.". Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, If you asked me last year what I loved doing Id say traveling but today is completely different. Because of the Great Recession, electricity use throughout the world declined by more than 3% between 2008 and 2009. No matter what time of year there was always soccer. On October 17, musician Trent Reznor wed vocalist Mariqueen Maandig. I tried to be nice and tried to do the right thing. In 2009, popular baby names were Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Alexander, Isabella, Emma, Olivia, and Sophia. Now, let's take a minute to go back to my opening statement. If you like both yellow and chocolate cake, then this is the perfect combination of both! Paint splatter. They were nothing special, but they said "boobies," so that made them great. Sometimes, even now that everything is okay, I still can't breathe. What was the median household income, the average life expectancy, and how much did a new house or car cost? On January 3, an unknown person using the name Satoshi Nakamoto developed the Internet currency bitcoin. Now in its 31st edition, it provides the most up-to-date information on a wide variety of infectious diseases that physicians encounter in children.". He was on track to break Jack Nicklaus's record for most career major wins and go down in history as the undisputed greatest golfer ever. On January 23, the UK entered a recession after the GDP (gross domestic product) fell by 1.5% during the last quarter of 2008. Modern Mayans were annoyed by the whole thing and reported that the "end" of their ancestors' calendar was not high on their list of worries. Maybe it's because I'm forcing my foot into a glass slipper that doesn't fit. Of course I had a few strong relationships with girls from back home who were always there for me, and I am VERY thankful. No matter what time of year there was always soccer. Depression is staying in bed because its so difficult to participate in life. Depression is wishing I could be as happy as my friends but I feel like I wont ever be. I now know who my real friends are and who I want standing next to me when I reach the top. 1st Slovakia joins the Eurozone. Thank you. It's crazy to think that only seven years ago was such a throwback of fads compared to ones we have now. In college this was very true. 10 years later and Gaga has ascended into legendary status. But I can tell you that I couldn't breathe. Ultra sharpened selfies, color popping black and white photos, and writing "BeCkY && AmAnDa = BFFs 4 Lyfe <3" in neon letters with crazy fonts were just a few of the many tools that Picnik gave you. On March 28, the first cases of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. were reported in California. I always told myself I will never let what has happened to me be the reason I stay in pain and anger in my heart. Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker aren't as well known outside of wrestling circles as much as Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and John Cena. Jul 23 The Bank of Canada announces the end of the recession even though it remains nascent and still dependent on government stimulus money. and Microsoft announced a 10-year deal whereby Microsoft's Bing will become the underlying search technology on Yahoo's sites. I continued to live in my bubble until the second semester of my freshman year was approaching. Ubera ride-sharing service that hires people to drive other people to a specific destination, much like a taxiwas founded in San Francisco by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. One thing I did think was that the people from my church would continue to be apart of my life. 2. However, the French GDP shrank by 1.2% during the first quarter of 2009, after falling by 1.5% during the fourth quarter of 2008. "Avatar" was a huge sensation when it was released in December of 2009, becoming the highest grossing movie of all-time and the first to gross 2 billion worldwide. Thank you for the life lessons. Are you ready for your next 2000s trivia quiz? Not to mention, my insurance no longer covered my RA medication, so I was dealing with that pain too. It was this person that I had "known" all of my life that I was now knowing better than I ever thought I would. This online photo editing site allowed you to upload pictures and do basically anything you want to them. A city changed its name from Clark to DISH to receive free satellite service for 10 years. My brothers. Let's be real here, everyone and their mother was addicted to this game (well, maybe not actually our mothers, because this was before they started using "the Facebook"). The Greek government also disclosed that its budget deficits were much higher than previously thought, which initiated the European debt crisis. Minutes To Midnight by Linkin Park. I've worked my through all the various levels starting with the days of herd ball and making my way through club, high school, and collegiate soccer. A scroungy-looking animal (likely a coyote with mange) was found dead in Blanco, Texas. So thank you for my family away from family. How much did a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk cost, and what happened in science, technology, sports, and in the entertainment industry? His website is www.BenjaminRadford.com. February 21 - February 27: Eminem featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. Before sparkles and lace came in style, the world showed up to prom in these. At this time it didn't have a camera, flashlight, or Siri. If I wanted to hang with my friends we'd grab a ball and go play. She later admitted that she had been awake and requested the tattoos, and lied about it because her father was furious when he saw them. You might have owned the enV, the Glide, or if you were even cooler with a touch screen, the Voyager. I thought I finally knew you. Gregory DeVictor is a trivia enthusiast who loves to write articles on American nostalgia. That way, you can serve up everyone's favorite vegetables at the same time. Looking back on it, this incident somehow represents a simpler time when Kanye was making headlines for just being drunk at an award show instead of probably being mentally disturbed. Cute, cheap styles that were a step up from shopping at Limited, Too. Flickr/trainman. For me, I lived in my own bubble. (Better than that stuff in the blue box, right?). Finding a way to balance school, home, girls, fun, and most importantly soccer. People who make donations are usually offered some tangible reward in return.. (If you are serving more than 4 or more people, use two cups instead of one). (Better than that stuff in the blue box, right?). On June 9, Elizabeth Watson divorced baseball legend Barry Bonds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. On April 30, automobile manufacturer Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The cost of a Super Bowl ad was $3,000,000. A love story between vampires seems really lame, but it swept the world off of its feet. All I really knew about Texas was that he played soccer and was a country boy. I now know what people mean when they say that you don't finish high school with the same group of friends, let alone with the same best friend. On March 4, U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh announced that it was closing the Stelco Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada because of the global recession. Previously known as Kumo while in development, Bing replaces Microsoft's Live Search brand and carries forward the company's strategy for taking on Google and Yahoo. I remember the first day I was back, walking into church during VBS in which many of my friends were volunteering. By June 12, all 1,600 full-power television stations in the U.S. had switched from analog to digital transmission. On September 27, Angela Merkel was elected for a second term as Chancellor of Germany. Nonetheless, the police launched a search (and news media launched a circus) that ended with the boy safe at homeand charges brought against the family. Because of the economic crisis, there was reduced demand for butter and cheese in the U.S., and milk prices were also falling. Most Americans can agree that the year 2019 was filled with lots of memorable events, both good and bad. It's a little cliche, but I'm pretty sure this is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert in the country. Jan 09 On this day in history death of t. Llew Jones, Welsh author (b. Your zodiac sign is Libra with a ruling planet Venus, your birthstone is the Sapphire, and your birth flower is the Aster/Myosotis. Many people probably have a similar story. No matter what team I was on or how old I was we were all brothers. If it wasn't satin and smooth to touch, why even bother? According to research published in New Scientist, a medium-sized dog is more damaging to the earth than a gas-guzzling SUV, based on the amount of land and resources . 8. Google also removed the beta label from Calendar, Docs, and Talk, three other applications that are part of a package of online software called Google Apps., On July 7, Google jumped into Microsoft Windows territory by introducing its Chrome OS. In 2009, the "Food Network" reached an estimated 98 million homes. On January 15, in what is known today as the Miracle on the Hudson, Chesley Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after the plane hit Canadian geese while taking off from LaGuardia Airport. You are 13 old, and were born in 2000s, in the middle . I tried to be nice and tried to do the right thing. Every time the doors opened, I was there. December 13, 2008 - January 16, 2009: Beyonc. Every ounce of sweat was worth it. Everyone talks about how depression isnt that serious or to just hang out with friends so you wont be that sad, but the truth is depression takes over your whole body and its sortve like youve lost control of yourself. I was stupid to think that just because you love someone with your whole heart doesn't mean that they feel the same way about you. 4. Radhi, SUNY Stony Brook3. I was in love, and I thought he was in love with me. My church didn't acknowledge what I had been through, the things i saw while being abroad, the hard times i suffered through without their help. December 18, 2019. I dont want her here? Jul 23 Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox becomes the 18th pitcher to throw a perfect game in MLB history, defeating Tampa Bay Rays 5-0. Bill Clinton Was Still President. As a result, dairy farmers were forced to sell hundreds of thousands of dairy cows to be slaughtered for meat. Jan 1 61 die in nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand. I memorized how to make it, so here are some instructions for you: 2. My freshmen year we were the tightest family of them all. The Bigfoot video that broke the internet. In the 2000s, radio, film, television, books, and the internet defined the essence of American pop culture. 7. Can't get everyone to agree on what kind of vegetable they want? Jan 6 Dakota Fanning receives the Rising Star Award at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, Jan 7 35th People's Choice Awards: Will Smith & Reese Witherspoon win (Movie Star) and Hugh Laurie & Christina Applegate win (TV), Jan 11 66th Golden Globes: Slumdog Millionaire, Mickey Rourke, Kate Winslet win, Jan 12 Cristiano Ronaldo is awarded 2008 FIFA World Player of the Year for the first time at a ceremony in Zurich, Jan 15 Chesley Sullenberger lands US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. Featured 08/03/2022 in Funny. Ben has a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in psychology. That way, you can serve up everyone's favorite vegetables at the same time. This book trivia has been made available courtesy of MarketingCharts.com. Please refresh the page and try again. Too many memories to count. https://unsplash.com/photos/b_SHPU5M3nk?utm_source 16 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas, Six Fall Recipes To Get You Through November, Failing A Class Is Not The End Of The World. Initially, you might have thought his song, "Baby," was sung by a female. The fanbase for this specific love for murder/true crime calls itself the "murderinos." Grinding through the aches, the pains, the victories, and the losses. According to Doodys Book Reviews, "The Red Book is the preeminent resource on pediatric infectious disease. And after many failed attempts there was no way I was getting out of Stuff's class, so on the first day of the second semester of freshman year, I cried to my big sister, hiked up my red PE shorts and walked onto the Roundhouse floor, not knowing what to expect. According to Googles blog, Speed, simplicity [sic] and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS. Well, it's that time of year again! And the promised sequels have still not come out. Speaking of dinner and dessert, I have compiled a few side dish and dessert ideas for those of you who are unsure of what you want to serve with your turkey. 1936) died in the year 2009. Jun 10 Barry Beckett, American keyboardist and record producer (David Hood, Jimmy Johnson, Roger Hawkins), dies from complications of a stroke at 66. One of the hardest and best years of my life. I was hurt. NCAA Basketball Champions: North Carolina, U.S. Open Tennis (men/women): Juan Martin del Potro/Kim Clijsters, Wimbledon (men/women): Roger Federer/Serena Williams. What were the biggest food and fashion trends, and what were the most popular baby names and Christmas gifts? Here's a look back at the strangest news stories of the year drawn from the realms of pseudoscience, the paranormal, media hype, outright lies and the just plain strange. In what is known today as the Miracle on the Hudson, Chesley Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River. On February 14, actress Salma Hayek married French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. On April 17, Helen Clark, New Zealands former Prime Minister, became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Wonder how many psychics predicted that for 2009? We all loved each other and had each other's backs. What more is there to say? Thanksgiving is only a week away. Songs About Being 17Grey's Anatomy QuotesVine Quotes4 Leaf CloverSelf Respect, 1. In other words, $1 in 2008 is equivalent in purchasing power to $1.00 in 2009.. All you have to do is step out there in the middle of the road and make eye contact. Find out about popular TV shows and movies, best-selling books, food and fashion trends, sports facts, pop music artists and songs, famous birthdays, economic and tech news, as well as unusual news events to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 2000s-themed trivia quiz. Every time the doors opened, I was there. this is a video of things that happened in 2009 suc as swine flu, the deaths of: Michael Jackson, Ferra Fawcet, Patrick swayze, and Billy Mays and this video. Weirdness takes many forms, and 2009 had its share of weird events. In college this was very true. In October 2009, the national unemployment rate peaked at 10.2%. Let me tell about all the crazy things that happened to us in 2015. Feast your eyes on all these delicious side dish and dessert ideas! How else would you document your time doing everything and anything if it wasn't for your digital camera? Gaga released classic hit singles of her catalog like "LoveGame", "Paparazzi", and "Bad Romance" in 2009. Can you believe one of the defining comedies of our generation is now a decade old? By. Generally suitable for all age groups, sports trivia questions and answers are a welcome addition to any party game. This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator. Here are 11 insane things that have happened in our state - you may need to sit down first. This is an example of deflation. General Motors and Chrysler both filed for bankruptcy, and GM also announced plans to eliminate 1,100 dealerships or 40% of its dealer network. Neither of us was technically allowed to be dating at this age, so we kept our relationship on the down low. I can thank you for always making me happy. On February 27, Statistics Finland announced that the countrys GDP fell by 1.3% during the last quarter of 2008. She was the first woman to head the organization. When it came time to move back I was SO excited, yet naive again. Jun 8 Omar Bongo, 2nd President of Gabon (1967-2009), dies of a heart attack at 73. Thank you. Falling Google searches in 2009 included Beijing 2008, Euro. On April 23, a gamma-ray burst, dubbed GRB 090423, was seen for 10 seconds and was the most distant cosmic explosion ever seen. 9. In 2009, a 20-ounce loaf of white bread cost $1.77, yellow onions were $2.49 for a three-pound bag, and one pound of ground beef was $2.99. Thank you. I had a friend who was trying to teach me how to skateboard, and well, long story short, it ended up almost getting crushed by a food truck. Playing FIFA with your mates all night long. I walked into the main room and one girl who I grew up with, turned to a few other girls that I had shared many years of close relationships with, and said, "why is she here? Songs About Being 17Grey's Anatomy QuotesVine Quotes4 Leaf CloverSelf Respect, 1. On November 20, Kelloggs announced that there would be a nationwide shortage of Eggo frozen waffles until the summer of 2010. 5. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. On February 13, Statistics Netherlands announced that the country was in a recession. As it turned out the worshiped Woods had several personal issues as an adulterer and sex attic. Every time someone messed up, they didn't just simply do something wrong, they "epically failed" and we all made it a point to tell them. He was on track to break Jack Nicklaus's record for most career major wins and go down in history as the undisputed greatest golfer ever. 2020 events: Yep, these things all happened in the year from hell. High school came and went. Thank you for that. On November 4, singer Usher divorced hair and wardrobe stylist Tameka Foster. Brittany Morgan, National Writer's Society2. There was nothing more satisfying than collecting all of these colorful creatures and getting to take them off and show them to other people, because they looked like nothing but a blob when they were stretched around your wrist. If I was sad I could go play soccer and feel better. My Favorite Murder also has a website, Twitter, Instagram, and merch! Reddit is full of opinions, some good while others not so much. You've got yourself some homemade mac and cheese! December 31, 2020 6:34pm Updated. Learning to be organized. There was once upon a time when he was just viewed kind of weird guy but an extraordinarily talented artist. Ah yes, the bracelets sold for a good cause that were banned from all of the middle schools. I want to write a thank you to the beautiful game that we call soccer also known as the real football. Speaking of dinner and dessert, I have compiled a few side dish and dessert ideas for those of you who are unsure of what you want to serve with your turkey. I have now gotten a few of my best friends into it and we sit around listening to the hometown murders. I've worked my through all the various levels starting with the days of herd ball and making my way through club, high school, and collegiate soccer. If you asked me last year what I loved doing Id say traveling but today is completely different. Five years later, favorite web destinations were Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, AOL, Fox, Ask, eBay, Amazon, Wikipedia, Facebook, Apple, CBS, the Weather Channel, Craigslist, and Adobe. In addition to all of this, Karen and Georgia are also on an international tour. 90's Timeline. Many to college or technical schools. On June 23, Japanese business executive Akio Toyoda became the new president of Toyota Motor Corporation. All the practices where it was freezing cold or hot as hell. I know people change and people move on. Boys and girls alike wore this bracelets with pride, and if you were even more daring, you might have worn a T-shirt, too. NASA.gov explains that Gamma-ray bursts are the universe's most luminous explosions. So, little freshman me ran to the guidance office and demanded that my teacher be switched. In the United States, French fries were the most common vegetable that children ate. I loved Jesus, and still do and genuinely pursued a relationship with Him. 1st June Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. I dont want her here? 4. Sliders or mini burgers - There were pizza sliders, chicken and biscuits sliders, ham and cheese sliders, Brussels sprouts sliders, and Eggo breakfast sliders. To be honest, writing this and sharing this with you all has already given me anxiety because most wouldnt expect this from me, nor family, and in fear that I would be judge. Neon. On February 14, cricketer Martin Crowe wed former Miss Universe Lorraine Downes. Ali Petroff. On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th U.S. President, and Joe Biden became the 47th Vice President of the United States. This corporate trivia has been made available courtesy of Fortune.com. I would later come to find out that Texas knew me as "kick him in the shins" girl, a phrase that speaks it for itself. Dogs Maul Mother Earth. Although you probably forgot about it until right now, you know you remembered when the swine flu was out there in the news every day. In 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was a popular film. After graduation, everyone went their own way. This celebrity news has been made available courtesy of OnThisDay.com. Quotesvine Quotes4 Leaf CloverSelf Respect, 1 pot for the time go by, literally hour after hour then. Got along because we liked each other and that was good enough for us ever! 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