Historical Events
- 51st Daytona 500: Matt Kenseth wins shortened race; called off with 48 laps to go after a severe rainstorm hits the track
58th NBA All-Star Game
58th NBA All-Star Game, US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ: West beats East, 146-119; MVPs: Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers, F; Shaquille O'Neal, LA Lakers, C
Famous Deaths
- Dr. Diether H. Haenicke, university president (b. 1935)
- Joe Cuba [Gilberto Calderón], Puerto-Rican-American salsa and boogaloo conga player and bandleader, dies at 77
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About February 15, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crack A Bottle - Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
#1 Song: The Fear - Lily Allen
