Date: May 9, 2001
In Ghana, 129 football fans die in what became known as the Accra Sports Stadium disaster. The deaths are caused by a stampede (caused by the firing of tear gas by police personnel at the stadium) that followed a controversial decision by the referee. Date: May 9, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other…
Indian Parliament attack: Sansad Bhavan, the building housing the Indian Parliament, is attacked by five Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. Twelve people are killed, including the terrorists. Date: December 13, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 13 ๐ Events on this day in 2001 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2001Pope…
An earthquake hits El Salvador, killing more than 800. Date: January 13, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 13 ๐ Events on this day in 2001 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2001Space Shuttle Discovery Launches STS-102 to ISS with Expedition 2 Crew March 8, 2001Campinas Mayor Antรดnio…
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-108, carrying the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station. Date: December 5, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 5 ๐ Events on this day in 2001 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 20012001 Nisqually Earthquake Damages Seattle Metro Area, February 28,…
Former President of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Slobodan Miloลกeviฤ surrenders to police special forces, to be tried on war crimes charges. Date: April 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 1 ๐ Events on this day in 2001 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2001Milan Plane Collision Kills…
Greece adopts the Euro, becoming the 12th Eurozone country. Date: January 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 1 ๐ Events on this day in 2001 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2001US Navy EP-3E Collides with Chinese J-8 Fighter April 1, 2001Bandaranaike Airport Attack by Tamil Tiger…