Historical Events
- Ethnic rioting breaks out in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Roger Federer beats Andy Roddick of the US 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 16-14 for a record 15th Grand Slam singles title
Famous Deaths
- Jack Ellory, British orchestral and session alto and bass flute player (Philharmonia Orchestra; The Beatles - "The Fool on the Hill"), dies at 89
- Lou Creekmur, American football player (Detroit Lions) and hall of famer, dies at 82
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights
About July 5, 2009
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 14 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
- #1 Song: Evacuate The Dancefloor - Cascada