Adana Massacre of Armenians Begins in Ottoman Empire, April 14, 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 → 📅 Other events on April 6 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is forced out as Shah of Persia and is replaced by his son Ahmad Shah Qajar. Date: July 16, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Peary and…

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 → 📅 Other events on April 27 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Shackleton Reaches Farthest South, Plants British Flag, January…

The city of Tel Aviv is founded. Date: April 11, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 11 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909New Zealand’s Worst Maritime Disaster: SS Penguin Sinks and Explodes, February 12, 1909Aeneas Mackintosh Escapes Death Across Ice…

Publication of the Futurist Manifesto in the French journal Le Figaro. Date: February 20, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1909Serbia Withdraws Opposition in Bosnian Crisis, March 31, 1909Taft Uses Saxbe Fix to Appoint…

New Zealand's worst maritime disaster of the 20th century happens when the SS Penguin, an inter-island ferry, sinks and explodes at the entrance to Wellington Harbour. Date: February 12, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 12 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…