President of the U.S.:
* President Barack Obama– USA, Barack Obama, the United States first African American President was sworn into office on January 20, 2009.
Top News Stories:
Michael Jackson, the self-described “King of Pop” died of an apparent heart attack on June 25th. It was later found out that he was under heavy sedation at the time his heart stopped in a controversy that will surely continue for the next year. Jackson was one of many celebrities who passed away in 2009 which was included other high-profile deaths including: Farrah Fawcett, Natasha Richardson, Bea Arthur, Dom DeLuise, Karl Malden, David Carradine, Patrick Swayze, John Hughes, Ed McMahon, Walter Cronkite and Don Hewitt, Senator Edward Kennedy, Britney Murphy, Authors John Updike, Frank McCourt and Dominick Dunne, blues legend Koko Taylor, Ventures guitarist Bob Bogle, Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary, guitar innovator Les Paul , Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein. NFL players Steve McNair and Chris Henry, veteran basketball coach Chuck Daly. Former U.S. Housing Secretary Jack Kemp, Oxiclean pitchman Billy Mays and Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for hawking Taco Bell.
The World Health Organization declared the H1N1 Virus, otherwise known as the Swine Flu, a pandemic. By the end of the year, the predicted vaccine shortages and potential large death toll proved not to be.
What Things Cost in 2009:
Gallon of Milk: $3.75
Gallon of Gas: It went up and down a lot this year but averaged about $2.50 a gallon.
Loaf of Bread: Approximately $1.60
Movie Ticket: Average price $7.25
College Education: Private – $26,273 per year Public: $7,020 per year.
House: $217, 400(Median Home Price)
Car: Average price is $26,300 for a moderately priced new car or SUV.
Diapers: Approximately 18 to 28 cents a diaper.
Baby Food: Between 18 and 28 cents for commercially available baby food
Babysitter: Approximately $12 – 15 an hour for someone over age 18.
Sunday Paper: Average price $2.50 to 3.00 or free online.
Postage Stamp: 44 cents
Price of a home computer: $519 for a laptop, $569 for a desktop
Average price of a family vacation (family of 4): $159 a day
* President Barack Obama– USA, Barack Obama, the United States first African American President was sworn into office on January 20, 2009.
Top News Stories:
Michael Jackson, the self-described “King of Pop” died of an apparent heart attack on June 25th. It was later found out that he was under heavy sedation at the time his heart stopped in a controversy that will surely continue for the next year. Jackson was one of many celebrities who passed away in 2009 which was included other high-profile deaths including: Farrah Fawcett, Natasha Richardson, Bea Arthur, Dom DeLuise, Karl Malden, David Carradine, Patrick Swayze, John Hughes, Ed McMahon, Walter Cronkite and Don Hewitt, Senator Edward Kennedy, Britney Murphy, Authors John Updike, Frank McCourt and Dominick Dunne, blues legend Koko Taylor, Ventures guitarist Bob Bogle, Mary Travers of Peter, Paul & Mary, guitar innovator Les Paul , Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein. NFL players Steve McNair and Chris Henry, veteran basketball coach Chuck Daly. Former U.S. Housing Secretary Jack Kemp, Oxiclean pitchman Billy Mays and Gidget, the Chihuahua best known for hawking Taco Bell.
The World Health Organization declared the H1N1 Virus, otherwise known as the Swine Flu, a pandemic. By the end of the year, the predicted vaccine shortages and potential large death toll proved not to be.
What Things Cost in 2009:
Gallon of Milk: $3.75
Gallon of Gas: It went up and down a lot this year but averaged about $2.50 a gallon.
Loaf of Bread: Approximately $1.60
Movie Ticket: Average price $7.25
College Education: Private – $26,273 per year Public: $7,020 per year.
House: $217, 400(Median Home Price)
Car: Average price is $26,300 for a moderately priced new car or SUV.
Diapers: Approximately 18 to 28 cents a diaper.
Baby Food: Between 18 and 28 cents for commercially available baby food
Babysitter: Approximately $12 – 15 an hour for someone over age 18.
Sunday Paper: Average price $2.50 to 3.00 or free online.
Postage Stamp: 44 cents
Price of a home computer: $519 for a laptop, $569 for a desktop
Average price of a family vacation (family of 4): $159 a day
I'm totally stealing this : ) Where did you find it? I'd love to see 2007's for Alexander.
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