Historical Events
- Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Rich Harvest Farms: US wins 3rd consecutive Cup 16-12; win 8 of 12 singles to dominate final day
- 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
Famous Deaths
- Anna-Maria Müller, German luger (Olympic gold GDR women's singles 1972), dies at 60
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About August 23, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 8 months and 4 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