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Born in 2009: Spain

This was Spain in 2009. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 2009?

Here is what Spain was like in 2009. The biggest song was “Colgando en tus manos”. In cinemas, people watched “Up”. In the news: The official gazette goes online only. 2009 was also the Year of the Earth Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2009.

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years of life expected at birth

Songs

  • Colgando en tus manos · Carlos Baute/Marta Sanchez
  • Infinity 2008 (Klaas Vocal Mix) · Guru Josh Project
  • I know you want me (calle ocho) · Pitbull
  • Moving · Macaco
  • I Gotta Feeling · The Black Eyed Peas

Films

  • Up · Spain's No. 1 film of 2009
  • Ágora (Agora) · Top Spanish film of 2009
  • Avatar · Top film released in Spain in 2009

On TV

  • Goenkale · ETB1 · Basque soap
  • El comisario · Telecinco · police series
  • Hospital Central · Telecinco · medical drama
  • Cuéntame cómo pasó · La 1 · the Alcántara family

Cartoons

  • Los Lunnis · On TVE 2

Cars

  • SEAT Toledo · SEAT
  • Spain's best-selling car: Renault Mégane · Renault

Snacks and ice creams

  • The gin-tonic boom · Drinks
  • llaollao frozen yogurt · llaollao
  • Cola Cao 0% · Cola Cao

Phones and gadgets

  • Tuenti, the 'Spanish Facebook' · Tuenti

Fashion

  • 080 Barcelona Fashion · Barcelona fashion week
  • No more too-thin models · Pasarela Cibeles
  • David Delfín's scandal · Pasarela Cibeles

Sports

  • Nadal wins the Australian Open · 2009 Australian Open
  • Barcelona are league champions · 2009–10 La Liga
  • Barcelona win the European Cup · 2009 Champions League final (2009-05-27)
  • Alberto Contador wins the Tour · 2009 Tour de France (2009-07-26)

Popular baby names

  • Daniel · Boys
  • Lucía · Girls
  • Paula · Girls
  • Alejandro · Boys
  • Pablo · Boys
  • María · Girls

In the news

  • The official gazette goes online only (2009-01-01)
  • Tornado hits Málaga (2009-02-01)
  • Seville opens Andalusia's first metro (2009-04-02)
  • Unemployment passes four million (2009-04-24)
  • Patxi López takes office in the Basque Country (2009-05-09)
  • ETA bomb kills two Guardia Civil officers in Mallorca (2009-07-30)
  • Pirates hijack the tuna boat Alakrana (2009-10-03)
  • Wind power makes over half of Spain's electricity (2009-11-08)

2009: the Year of the Earth Ox

People born from about 4 February 2009 to 3 February 2010 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Earth element: patience and quiet strength with steadiness and care. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Rat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 2009?

Here is what Spain was like in 2009. The biggest song was “Colgando en tus manos”. In cinemas, people watched “Up”. In the news: The official gazette goes online only. 2009 was also the Year of the Earth Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2009.

What was the No. 1 song in Spain in 2009?

“Colgando en tus manos” was the biggest song of 2009 in Spain.

What animal year was 2009?

2009 was the Year of the Earth Ox, from about 4 February 2009 to 3 February 2010. People born in January 2009 belong to the Earth Rat year.

What were popular baby names in Spain in 2009?

Popular names included Daniel, Lucía, Paula, and Alejandro.

How old is someone born in 2009?

Someone born in 2009 turns 17 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026