Date: February 1, 2009
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. Al-Bashir is the first sitting head of state to be indicted by the ICC since its establishment in 2002. Date: March 4, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events…
Twelve gunmen attack the Manawan Police Academy in Lahore, Pakistan. Date: March 30, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 30 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Iceland Financial Crisis Protests Begin January 20, 2009Binghamton Immigration Center Shooting Kills 13, Wounds 4…
Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is removed from office following his conviction of several corruption charges, including solicitation of personal benefit in exchange for an appointment to the United States Senate as a replacement for then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama. Date: January 29, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 29 📅…
North Korea allegedly tests its second nuclear device, after which Pyongyang also conducts several missile tests, building tensions in the international community. Date: May 25, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 25 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Bangkok Nightclub Fire…
Cyclone Klaus makes landfall near Bordeaux, France, causing 26 deaths as well as extensive disruptions to public transport and power supplies. Date: January 24, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Iridium 33 and Kosmos…
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on the final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. Date: May 11, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 11 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Indonesian Air Force Hercules Crash Kills 99 in Magetan May…