Sports
The baseball team who won the world series in 2009
Who are the New York Yankees?
This 2009 film marked the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
What is Iron Man?
This childstar released “Party in the U.S.A.” at the age of 16
Who is Miley Cyrus?
This show premiered on MTV, instantly turning fist-pumping and the "Situation" into a cultural obsession
What is Jersey Shore?
The US President who took office in 2009
Who is Barack Obama?
The basketball team who won the 2009 NBA championship
Who are the Los Angeles Lakers?
This TV show premiered on ABC, redefining the mockumentary family sitcom
What is Modern Family?
This song spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, longer than any other song that year
What is Boom Boom Pow?
This icon died of acute propofol intoxication
Who is Michael Jackson?
This cryptocurrency initially launched by the pseudonymous name Satoshi Nakamoto
What is Bitcoin?
The NFL Super Bowl Champions in 2009
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?
This movie surpassed Titanic to become the highest-grossing film of all time
What is Avatar?
Lady Gaga released this album, a year after her debut record, which included "Bad Romance," "Alejandro," and "Telephone"
What is The Fame Monster?
The music videos Kanye West was referring to in this speech at the 2009 VMAs: "Yo, Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I'mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!"
What are "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift and "Single Ladies" by Beyonce?
The World Health Organization declared this disease a global pandemic
What is the swine flu?
This athlete broke the 100-meter dash world record at the World Athletics Championships
Who is Usain Bolt?
This film was a massive, unexpected comedy hit earning $468.8 million and launching a three-movie trilogy
What is The Hangover?
This hit, sung by a British band, won Song of the Year at the 2009 Grammys
What is "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay?
These two franchises fueled the Vampire Craze in 2009
What are Twilight and The Vampire Diaries?
This financier was sentenced to 150 years in prison for his massive Ponzi scheme
Who is Bernie Madoff?
These athletes won the Wimbledon singles titles for men and women in 2009
Who are Roger Federer and Serena Williams?
This film won best picture at the 2009 Oscars
What is Slumdog Millionaire?
The 2009 Super Bowl halftime show performer
Who is Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band?
The unassuming singer who became an overnight global sensation after her stunning audition on Britain's Got Talent
Who is Susan Boyle?
The pilot who safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River with all passengers surviving
Who is Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger?