Obama Signs Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act, October 28, 2009

President of Fiji Ratu Josefa Iloilo announces the abrogation of the constitution and assumes all governance in the country, creating a constitutional crisis. Date: April 10, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 10 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Bangladesh Rifles…

North Korea launches its controversial Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 satellite. The satellite passed over mainland Japan, which prompted an immediate reaction from the United Nations Security Council, as well as participating states of six-party talks. Date: April 5, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 5 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅…

An accident at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam in Khakassia, Russia, kills 75 and shuts down the hydroelectric power station, leading to widespread power failure in the local area. Date: August 17, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 17 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

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 📅…

Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York while on approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, killing all 49 on board and one on the ground. Date: February 12, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 12 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On…

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…