Historical Events
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after 8 years, due to security reasons following the World Trade Center attacks
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Serena Williams beats older sister Venus 7-6, 6-2 for her 3rd Wimbledon singles title
Famous Deaths
- Allen Klein, American record label executive (b. 1931)
- Brenda Joyce [Betty Graffina Leabo], American actress (Tarzan, The Rains Came), dies of complications from pneumonia at 92
- Drake Levin, American rock musician (b. 1946)
- Jean-Baptiste Tati Loutard, Congolese politician (b.1938)
- Jim Chapin, American jazz drummer, and author, dies at 89
- Khan Mohammad, Pakistani cricket fast bowler (13 Tests, 54 wickets; Pakistan's first ball and wicket in Test cricket), dies of prostate cancer at 81
- Lasse Strömstedt, Swedish writer and actor, dies at 74
- Steve McNair, American NFL quarterback (Houston Oilers, Titans), dies of gunshot woulds at 36
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About July 4, 2009
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
#1 Song: Bulletproof - La Roux
