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
56 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.
2009
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords.
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords.
2009
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey join in the Turkic Council.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey join in the Turkic Council.
2009
First lunar impact of NASA's Lunar Precursor Robotic Program.
First lunar impact of NASA's Lunar Precursor Robotic Program.
2009
Armenia and Turkey sign the Zurich Protocols, intended to normalize relations. However, they are never ratified by…
Armenia and Turkey sign the Zurich Protocols, intended to normalize relations. However, they are never ratified by…
2009
The October 2009 Baghdad bombings kill 155 and wound at least 721.
The October 2009 Baghdad bombings kill 155 and wound at least 721.
2009
The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.
The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213.
2009
NASA successfully launches the Ares I-X mission, the only rocket launch for its short-lived Constellation program.
NASA successfully launches the Ares I-X mission, the only rocket launch for its short-lived Constellation program.
2009
US President Barack Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
US President Barack Obama signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.