Similar Posts
Montreal Canadiens Founded as NHA Charter Member, December 4, 1909
The Montreal Canadiens ice hockey club, the oldest surviving professional hockey franchise in the world, is founded as a charter member of the National Hockey Association. Date: December 4, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 4 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…
New South Wales Transfers Land for Australian Capital Territory, December 14, 1909
New South Wales Premier Charles Wade signs the Seat of Government Surrender Act 1909, formally completing the transfer of State land to the Commonwealth to create the Australian Capital Territory. Date: December 14, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 14 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This…
U.S. Troops Leave Cuba, Except Guantanamo Bay, January 28, 1909
United States troops leave Cuba, with the exception of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, after being there since the SpanishโAmerican War. Date: January 28, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 28 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Anglo-Siamese Treaty: Thailand Cedes Malay…
New Zealandโs Worst Maritime Disaster: SS Penguin Sinks and Explodes, February 12, 1909
New Zealand's worst maritime disaster of the 20th century happens when the SSย Penguin, an inter-island ferry, sinks and explodes at the entrance to Wellington Harbour. Date: February 12, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 12 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from…
Abdul Hamid II Overthrown, Mehmed V Succeeds Ottoman Throne April 27, 1909
Sultan of Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II is overthrown, and is succeeded by his brother, Mehmed V. Date: April 27, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 27 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1909New Zealandโs Worst Maritime Disaster: SS Penguin Sinks…
Robert Peary and Matthew Henson Reach North Pole April 6, 1909
Robert Peary and Matthew Henson become the first people to reach the North Pole; Peary's claim has been disputed because of failings in his navigational ability. Date: April 6, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 6 ๐ Events on this day in 1909 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…