Date: February 9, 2001
The Bandaranaike Airport attack is carried out by 14 Tamil Tiger commandos, resulting in military and civilian casualties and destroyed aircraft. Date: July 24, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 24 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2001Tiananmen Square Self-Immolation Incident,…
In an address to a joint session of Congress and the American people, U.S. President George W. Bush declares a "war on terror". Date: September 20, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 20 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2001September 11…
Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-100 carrying the Canadarm2 to the International Space Station. Date: April 19, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 19 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2001USA PATRIOT Act Signed Into Law – October 26, 2001India-Bangladesh…
The United Russia political party was founded. Date: December 1, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 1 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2001Microsoft Releases Windows XP, Microsoft’s Successful Operating System, October 25, 2001Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze’evi Assassinated by PFLP…
Rwanda adopts a new national flag and anthem. Date: December 31, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 31 📅 Events on this day in 2001 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2001El Salvador Earthquake Kills 315, February 13, 2001Sampit Conflict Begins: Dayak-Madurese Violence in Indonesia, February 18, 2001US…
Historic National Prayer Service held at Washington National Cathedral for victims of the September 11 attacks. A similar service is held in Canada on Parliament Hill, the largest vigil ever held in the nation's capital. Date: September 14, 2001 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 14 📅 Events on this day…