81st Annual Academy Awards FEBRUARY 23, 2009. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts Events. "Slumdog Millionaire" with Eight Awards. Oscar's Shining Moments. Where was the first awards ceremony held? . Oscars ratings up, 'Dollhouse' down. Feb 24, 2009. Academy Awards drew 36.3 million viewers, up 4.3 mil from last year's ratings.
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