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In 2009, the world population was approximately 6,932,766,416 people[†]
2009Hélio Gracie, Brazilian martial artist (born 1913)[†]
Hélio Gracie was a Brazilian martial artist who together with his brothers Oswaldo, Gastao Jr, George and Carlos Gracie founded and developed the self-defense martial art system of Gracie jiu-jitsu, also known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ).
2009John Martyn, British singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1948)[†]
Iain David McGeachy, known professionally as John Martyn, was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a 40-year career, he released 23 studio albums and received frequent critical acclaim. The Times described him as "an electrifying guitarist and singer whose music blurred the boundaries between folk, jazz, rock and blues".
2009Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is removed from office following his conviction of several corruption charges, including solicitation of personal benefit in exchange for an appointment to the United States Senate as a replacement for then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama.[†]
The governor of Illinois is the head of government of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution. It is a directly elected position, votes being cast by popular suffrage of residents of the state. The governor is responsible for endorsing or vetoing laws passed by the Illinois General Assembly. The office also carries the power of pardon and commutation under state law. The governor is commander-in-chief of the state's land, air and sea forces when they are in state service. Illinois is one of 13 states that does not place a term limit for governor.
Smaller ski areas in the metropolitan New York area have played a major role in the history of American snow sports.
The deal between YouTube and the William Morris Agency would place the company’s clients in made-for-the-Web productions.
In football, the best seat in the house may be in the living room, not at the game. Now sports officials are trying to bring the screen to the stadium, not the other way around.
Vladimir V. Putin has long built his strategy for the rebirth of Russia around the export of natural resources.
The prices of private jets are falling faster than the value of McMansions as many companies sell their planes to save money and avoid bad publicity.
Pictures of a jacketless President Obama at the White House last week may signal a discreet culture shift.
The Treasury secretary said the administration is working on a comprehensive plan to “repair the financial system,” but declined to provide any specific details.
The impact of the stimulus package will be felt within weeks once the final version becomes law, but estimating its effectiveness is far more complex.
Investors are criticizing JPMorgan Chase for not sharing its concerns about funds tied to Bernard L. Madoff.
The elections will test whether a political system that represents ethnic and sectarian splits will foster stability.
A sturdier frame, a more powerful engine and abundant creature comforts have helped the new Land Cruiser to put on quite a few pounds.
With a direct-injected two-stroke motor, the Ski-Doo MK Z TNT offers exhilarating performance and surprisingly clean emissions.