Googlers Search for Michael Jackson

Google announced the list of their most sought-after searches for 2009, and Michael Jackson topped the list.

The Zeitgeist list, published at the end of every year, gives perspective on the year’s biggest news stories.  The tally captures the research and Internet trends of the year throughout the world, and in several specific countries.

For 2009, Canadian Internet users were mainly focused on sharing information at online sites.  Also noticed this year was an interest in the Twilight films, in addition to Michael Jackson’s death.  Additionally, the report revealed the popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

For a complete list of the popular searches conducted in over fifty countries, visit google.com/zeitgeist2009.

Here are the top ten sites and searches on the Internet for 2009: