20072009

2007–2009 refers to the period spanning the calendar years 2007 through 2009. Read as a historical window, it encompasses major world events, technological shifts, and social changes that shaped the late 2000s.

During this period, the global economy experienced a severe financial crisis. The subprime mortgage crisis escalated in 2007, culminating in the collapse of major financial institutions in 2008 and triggering widespread recession and policy responses by central banks and governments worldwide.

Technological innovation accelerated during these years. The iPhone was introduced in 2007, transforming mobile computing; Apple released the iPhone 3G in 2008. Google launched Android in 2008, initiating a major shift in mobile platforms. The H1N1 swine flu pandemic emerged in 2009, prompting international health responses and vaccine development.

In politics, 2008 included the United States presidential election, resulting in Barack Obama becoming president. International events included large-scale sports and cultural events such as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Climate diplomacy progressed with the 2009 Copenhagen Summit on global warming.

Social and cultural life also shifted as online platforms expanded. Social media usage grew, and digital content distribution accelerated, influencing entertainment, news, and communication habits during the period.