Class of 2027 - 2009 Trivia

1. Who won the NBA title in 2009 - their fourth championship of the decade?

1. What film, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, won the Oscar for best film?

1. What historic event took place on January 20, 2009? Be specific.

1. The MTV VMAs had one of their most notorious events in 2009 when two icons unexpectedly had a moment on the stage during an acceptance speech. Name the two people involved.

1. National news covered what ended up being a hoax involving Richard and Mayumi Heene of Fort Collins, Colorado. What event was this/what is this event known as?

1. In 2009, this pop group broke the record in the 2000s for the longest time spent at the top of the charts with 26 consecutive weeks at the top with two consecutive hit songs.
   

1. Who is responsible for 2009’s “Miracle on the Hudson”?

1. This MLB great won the National League MVP in 2009.

1. For the first time in over four decades, a new flu virus emerged and caused a global pandemic. By June 2009, over 70 countries had confirmed cases of this virus.

1. This film was released in 2009 and would become the 2nd highest grossing film of all time (adjusted for inflation) behind Gone with the Wind.