2009
The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated.
2009 in History
48 events found for 2009
2009
After 72 years on radio and television, CBS Television broadcasts the final episode of Guiding Light, the…
After 72 years on radio and television, CBS Television broadcasts the final episode of Guiding Light, the…
2009
The G20 summit begins in Pittsburgh with 30 global leaders in attendance.
The G20 summit begins in Pittsburgh with 30 global leaders in attendance.
2009
South African Airlink Flight 8911 crashes near Durban International Airport in Durban, South Africa, killing the…
South African Airlink Flight 8911 crashes near Durban International Airport in Durban, South Africa, killing the…
2009
Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities.
Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities.
2009
The military junta leading Guinea attacks a protest rally, killing or wounding 1,400 people.
The military junta leading Guinea attacks a protest rally, killing or wounding 1,400 people.
2009
The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds.
The 8.1 Mw Samoa earthquake results in a tsunami that kills over 189 and injures hundreds.
2009
The 7.6 Mw Sumatra earthquake leaves 1,115 people dead.
The 7.6 Mw Sumatra earthquake leaves 1,115 people dead.