What Happened on December 28, 2009

Historical Events

  • 43 people die in a suicide bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, where Shia Muslims were observing the Day of Ashura.

Johansson Debuts on Broadway

Scarlett Johansson makes her debut on Broadway in the Arthur Miller play "A View from the Bridge"

Famous Deaths

  • James Owen Sullivan, American drummer and songwriter (Avenged Sevenfold), dies aged 28
2009 Highlights

About December 28, 2009

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: TiK ToK - Ke$ha
  • UK #1 Song: The Climb - Joe Mcelderry