Historical Events
Disney Acquires Marvel
The Walt Disney Company announces it will acquire Marvel Entertainment for $4.24 billion
Famous Deaths
- Eraño Manalo, Filipino religious figure (b. 1925)
- Maria de Lourdes Martins, Portuguese pianist and composer, dies at 83
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About August 31, 2009
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
#1 Song: Holiday - Dizzee Rascal Ft. Chrome
