Historical Events
- "Love Like Crazy" single released by Lee Brice (Billboard Song of the Year 2010)
- Thailand's GDP grew 2.3% in 2009's second quarter, technically leaving the recession
Famous Divorces
- American actor Eddie Cibrian (36) divorces TV personality Brandi Glanville (35) due to irreconcilable differences
Famous Deaths
- Toni Sailer, Austrian alpine ski racer (Olympic gold Downhill, Giant slalom, Slalom 1956; 7 x World C'ship gold), dies from laryngeal cancer at 73
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About August 24, 2009
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
- #1 Song: Sexy Chick - David Guetta Ft. Akon