What Happened on June 22, 2009

Historical Events

  • Two Metro subway trains collide in Washington, D.C., killing 9 and injuring over 80

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Bethpage State Park: Lucas Glover wins his only major title, 2 strokes ahead of runners-up Ricky Barnes, David Duval and Phil Mickelson

Famous Deaths

  • Sam B. Williams, American engineer and inventor of small fan-jet engine that made long-range cruise missiles feasible, dies at 88 [1]
  • Steve Race, British composer, jazz pianist and radio and television presenter (BBC's "My Music", 1967-94), dies at 88
Died in 2009 2009 Highlights

About June 22, 2009

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Boom Boom Pow - The Black Eyed Peas
  • UK #1 Song: When Love Takes Over - David Guetta Ft. Kelly Rowland