Sumatra Earthquake Kills 1,115 September 30, 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 2009UK Supreme…

US Airways Flight 1549 ditches safely in the Hudson River after the plane collides with birds less than two minutes after take-off. This becomes known as "The Miracle on the Hudson" as all 155 people on board were rescued. Date: January 15, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅…

The Andhra Pradesh, India helicopter crash occurred near Rudrakonda Hill, 40 nautical miles (74 km) from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. Fatalities included Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, the Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Date: September 2, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 2 📅 Events on this day…

The LTTE are defeated by the Sri Lankan government, ending almost 26 years of fighting between the two sides. Date: May 18, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 18 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 2009Zimbabwe Abandons Zimbabwean Dollar as Official…

Winnenden school shooting: Fifteen are killed and nine are injured before recent graduate Tim Kretschmer shoots and kills himself, leading to tightened weapons restrictions in Germany. Date: March 11, 2009 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 11 📅 Events on this day in 2009 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…