Date: July 10, 2011
Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Urmia in the northwest of the country, in icy conditions, killing 78 people. Date: January 9, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 9 ๐ Events on this day in 2011 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2011Hurricane Irene Strikes U.S. East Coast,…
As a part of Arab Spring, the Bahraini uprising begins with a 'Day of Rage'. Date: February 14, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 14 ๐ Events on this day in 2011 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2011First U.S. National Emergency Alert System Test – November 9,…
The Israel Defense Forces use their Iron Dome missile system to successfully intercept a BM-21 Grad launched from Gaza, marking the first short-range missile intercept ever. Date: April 7, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 7 ๐ Events on this day in 2011 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…
Sitting US Congresswoman Gabby Giffords is shot in the head along with 18 others in a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona. Giffords survived the assassination attempt, but six others died, including John Roll, a federal judge. Date: January 8, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 8 ๐ Events on this…
Arab Spring: The Yemeni Revolution begins as over 16,000 protestors demonstrate in Sanaa. Date: January 27, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 27 ๐ Events on this day in 2011 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 20119/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony Opens to Families, September 11, 2011Tirana Anti-Government Protests…
An Antonov An-148 crashes in Russia's Alexeyevsky District, Belgorod Oblast during a test flight, killing all seven aboard. Date: March 5, 2011 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 5 ๐ Events on this day in 2011 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 2011Asteroid 2005 YU55 Makes Close Earth Flyby,…