https://cdnph.upi.com/pv/upi/580a92d7f9eba501d0123bc0b6d81a34/Michael-Jackson-Memorial-Service.jpg
A memorial service is held for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center on Jul 7, 2009 with 17,500 people showing up, and a viewership 2.5-3 billion all around the world, making it potentially the most watched televised funeral.

https://wrif.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/88632431.jpg
Linkin Park at the premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on Jun 22, 2009 at the Fox Village Theater in Los Angeles.

Events that happened but are not limited to: The Great Recession ends in June 2009, with job losses continuing through December, at a smaller magnitude. Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, 228 lives are lost. (Jun 1) The H1N1 swine flu is declared to be a global pandemic by the WHO. (Jun 11) Mass protests erupt across Iran over a disputed presidential election. (Jun 13) The LA Lakers win 4-1 against the Orlando Magic, and Kobe Bryant is awarded the MVP final (Jun 14). NASA launches the Lunar Reconnaissance Probes/LCROSS Probes, the first lunar mission in 11 years (Jun 18) Michael Jackson, King of Pop and Farah Fawcett, actress and model passes away (Jun 25). Yemenia Flight 126 crashes off coast of Comoros with 153 on board, 1 survived, 14 yr old girl. (Jun 30) Sarah Palin, announces her resignation as 9th governor of Alaska for Jul 26 (Jul 3), 31 million American view Michael Jackson's funeral which is broadcasted live, potentially reaching 2.5 billion in viewership worldwide (Jul 7). Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashes in Iran, 168 lives are lost (Jul 15). 2 bombs go off separately in Jakarta, Indonesia at the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels (Jul 17) The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting 6 minutes and 38 seconds occurs over parts of Asia and the Pacific Ocean (Jul 22). Bolivia, becomes the first country where the indigenous people is declared the right to govern themselves. (Aug 3) Typhoon Morakot hits Taiwan (Aug 7). Teen Choice Awards 2009 are hosted by the Jonas Brothers. (Aug 9) Michael Jackson's passing ruled a homicide by drug overdose. (Aug 28)

Films that came out this summer include but are not limited to: Up (May 31), The Hangover (Jun 5), Imagine That (Jun 6), The Taking of Pelham 123 (Jun 12), The Proposal (Jun 19), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Jun 24), The Hurt Locker (Jun 26), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Jul 1), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (Jul 15), The Ugly Truth (Jul 16), Homecoming (Jul 17), G-Force (Jul 24), Orphan (Jul 24), The Ugly Truth (Jul 24), Aliens in the Attic (Jul 31), Funny People (Aug 2), 500 Days of Summer (Aug 7), G.I Joe Rise of Cobra (Aug 7), District 9 (Aug 14), Ponyo (Aug 14), World's Greatest Dad (Aug 21), Inglorious Basterds (Aug 21), Final Destination (Aug 28)

Games that came out this summer include but are not limited to: inFamous (May 26), Sims 3 (Jun 2), Red Faction: Guerilla (Jun 2), Prototype (Jun 9), Guitar Hero Smash Hits (Jun 16), FarmVille (Jun 19), Anno 1404 (Jun 23), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Jun 23), Overlord II (Jun 23), Fight Night Round 4 (Jun 25), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Jun 30), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (Jun 30) Reign of Swords: Episode 2 (Jul 2), Battlefield 1943 (Jul 8), Wii Resort (Jul 26) Madden NFL 10 (Aug 14), Wolfenstein (Aug 18), Shadow Complex (Aug 19), Batman: Arkham Asylum (Aug 25)

TV shows that started airing this summer include but are not limited to: Jon & Kate Plus 8 (May 25), The Little Couple (May 26), Wipeout (May 27), Tosh.0 (Jun 4), 16 & Pregnant (Jun 11), Zeke and Luther (Jun 15), I Survived a Japanese Game Show (Jun 17) Destroy Build Destroy and BrainRu$h (Jun 20), Make It or Break It (Jun 22), America's got Talent Season 4 (Jun 23), Pawn Stars (Jul 19), Dating in the Dark (Jul 20), Shark Tank (Aug 9), Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami on E! (Aug 16)
Popular Cell Phones this summer include but are not limited to: Nokia 6300, Nokia E71, Apple iPhone 3G, LG EnV Touch, Palm Pre, HTC Touch Diamond 2, HTC Touch Pro 2, BlackBerry Tour 9630.

Songs that were a hit this summer include but are not limited to: "Boom Boom Pow", "I Gotta Feeling", by Black Eyed Peas, "Run This Town" by Jay Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West, "Poker Face" "Love Game" by Lady Gaga, "Waking Up In Vegas" by Katy Perry, "Right Round" by Flo Rida ft. Ke$ha, "Fire Burning" by Sean Kingston, "I know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull, "Replay" by Iyaz, "Don't Trust me" by 3OH!3, "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship ft. Leighton Meester, "You Belong with Me" by Taylor Swift, "Party in the USA", "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, "Celebration" by Madonna, "New Divide" by Linkin Park, "If Today was your Last Day" by Nickelback, "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon, and "Billie Jean" "Thriller" "Beat it" "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson.

https://cdnph.upi.com/pv/upi/580a92d7f9eba501d0123bc0b6d81a34/Michael-Jackson-Memorial-Service.jpg
A memorial service is held for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center on Jul 7, 2009 with 17,500 people showing up, and a viewership 2.5-3 billion all around the world, making it potentially the most watched televised funeral.

https://wrif.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/07/88632431.jpg
Linkin Park at the premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on Jun 22, 2009 at the Fox Village Theater in Los Angeles.

Events that happened but are not limited to: The Great Recession ends in June 2009, with job losses continuing through December, at a smaller magnitude. Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, 228 lives are lost. (Jun 1) The H1N1 swine flu is declared to be a global pandemic by the WHO. (Jun 11) Mass protests erupt across Iran over a disputed presidential election. (Jun 13) The LA Lakers win 4-1 against the Orlando Magic, and Kobe Bryant is awarded the MVP final (Jun 14). NASA launches the Lunar Reconnaissance Probes/LCROSS Probes, the first lunar mission in 11 years (Jun 18) Michael Jackson, King of Pop and Farah Fawcett, actress and model passes away (Jun 25). Yemenia Flight 126 crashes off coast of Comoros with 153 on board, 1 survived, 14 yr old girl. (Jun 30) Sarah Palin, announces her resignation as 9th governor of Alaska for Jul 26 (Jul 3), 31 million American view Michael Jackson's funeral which is broadcasted live, potentially reaching 2.5 billion in viewership worldwide (Jul 7). Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 crashes in Iran, 168 lives are lost (Jul 15). 2 bombs go off separately in Jakarta, Indonesia at the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels (Jul 17) The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting 6 minutes and 38 seconds occurs over parts of Asia and the Pacific Ocean (Jul 22). Bolivia, becomes the first country where the indigenous people is declared the right to govern themselves. (Aug 3) Typhoon Morakot hits Taiwan (Aug 7). Teen Choice Awards 2009 are hosted by the Jonas Brothers. (Aug 9) Michael Jackson's passing ruled a homicide by drug overdose. (Aug 28)

Films that came out this summer include but are not limited to: Up (May 31), The Hangover (Jun 5), Imagine That (Jun 6), The Taking of Pelham 123 (Jun 12), The Proposal (Jun 19), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Jun 24), The Hurt Locker (Jun 26), Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Jul 1), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (Jul 15), The Ugly Truth (Jul 16), Homecoming (Jul 17), G-Force (Jul 24), Orphan (Jul 24), The Ugly Truth (Jul 24), Aliens in the Attic (Jul 31), Funny People (Aug 2), 500 Days of Summer (Aug 7), G.I Joe Rise of Cobra (Aug 7), District 9 (Aug 14), Ponyo (Aug 14), World's Greatest Dad (Aug 21), Inglorious Basterds (Aug 21), Final Destination (Aug 28)

Games that came out this summer include but are not limited to: inFamous (May 26), Sims 3 (Jun 2), Red Faction: Guerilla (Jun 2), Prototype (Jun 9), Guitar Hero Smash Hits (Jun 16), FarmVille (Jun 19), Anno 1404 (Jun 23), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Jun 23), Overlord II (Jun 23), Fight Night Round 4 (Jun 25), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Jun 30), Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince (Jun 30) Reign of Swords: Episode 2 (Jul 2), Battlefield 1943 (Jul 8), Wii Resort (Jul 26) Madden NFL 10 (Aug 14), Wolfenstein (Aug 18), Shadow Complex (Aug 19), Batman: Arkham Asylum (Aug 25)

TV shows that started airing this summer include but are not limited to: Jon & Kate Plus 8 (May 25), The Little Couple (May 26), Wipeout (May 27), Tosh.0 (Jun 4), 16 & Pregnant (Jun 11), Zeke and Luther (Jun 15), I Survived a Japanese Game Show (Jun 17) Destroy Build Destroy and BrainRu$h (Jun 20), Make It or Break It (Jun 22), America's got Talent Season 4 (Jun 23), Pawn Stars (Jul 19), Dating in the Dark (Jul 20), Shark Tank (Aug 9), Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami on E! (Aug 16)
Popular Cell Phones this summer include but are not limited to: Nokia 6300, Nokia E71, Apple iPhone 3G, LG EnV Touch, Palm Pre, HTC Touch Diamond 2, HTC Touch Pro 2, BlackBerry Tour 9630.

Songs that were a hit this summer include but are not limited to: "Boom Boom Pow", "I Gotta Feeling", by Black Eyed Peas, "Run This Town" by Jay Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West, "Poker Face" "Love Game" by Lady Gaga, "Waking Up In Vegas" by Katy Perry, "Right Round" by Flo Rida ft. Ke$ha, "Fire Burning" by Sean Kingston, "I know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull, "Replay" by Iyaz, "Don't Trust me" by 3OH!3, "Good Girls Go Bad" by Cobra Starship ft. Leighton Meester, "You Belong with Me" by Taylor Swift, "Party in the USA", "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, "Celebration" by Madonna, "New Divide" by Linkin Park, "If Today was your Last Day" by Nickelback, "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon, and "Billie Jean" "Thriller" "Beat it" "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson.


It's hard to believe that Michael's funeral was 11 years ago!  :(