Date: February 20, 2009
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-129 to the International Space Station. Date: November 16, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 16 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Yemenia Flight 626 Crashes Near Comoros, 152 Killed June…
The first cabinet of Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir was formed in Iceland, making her the country's first female prime minister and the world's first openly gay head of government. Date: February 1, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 1 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
A protest movement in Iceland culminates as the 2009 Icelandic financial crisis protests start. Date: January 20, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 20 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 Crashes Near Qazvin, Killing 168 – July…
Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 crashes during landing at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands, primarily due to a faulty radio altimeter, resulting in the death of nine passengers and crew including all three pilots. Date: February 25, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 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…
A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide-ranging local and international protests. Date: June 12, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 12 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey Join Turkic Council – October 3, 2009Teoh Beng…