2009⚡ Event
Sri Lankan Army captures Kilinochchi
The Sri Lankan army captured the town of Kilinochchi from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, concluding the Battle of Kilinochchi. This marked a significant event in the Sri Lankan civil war.
war
What Happened in 2009?
Explore 27 historical moments from 2009 — 23 events, 4 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2009(23)
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Bitcoin Genesis Block Mined
The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain.
technologyeconomics
2009⚡ Event
Eng Foong Ho v Attorney-General
The Court of Appeal of Singapore held that equality before the law was satisfied by a "reasonable nexus" between state action and the object of the law.
law
2009⚡ Event
US Airways Flight 1549 lands on Hudson River
A miracle on the Hudson occurred when a commercial airliner made an emergency landing on the Hudson River after striking a flock of geese.
disaster
2009⚡ Event
Protests at Icelandic parliament
During a national financial crisis, thousands of people protested at the Icelandic parliament in Reykjavík.
economicspolitics
2009⚡ Event
Barack Obama inaugurated as US President
Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the United States in Washington, D.C.
politics
2009⚡ Event
Madagascar Riots
Rioting broke out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that led to the deposal of President Marc Ravalomanana.
politicsdisaster
2009⚡ Event
Egyptian Court Ruling on Identity Documents
Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that individuals not adhering to recognized religions are eligible for government identity documents.
lawreligion
2009⚡ Event
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir becomes Prime Minister of Iceland
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir became the first female prime minister of Iceland.
politics
2009⚡ Event
Omid satellite launched
Omid, Iran's first domestically made satellite, was launched from Semnan Space Center.
spacetechnology
2009⚡ Event
USS Port Royal runs aground
The United States Navy guided missile cruiser Port Royal ran aground on a coral reef off the island of Oahu.
wardisaster
2009⚡ Event
Satellite Collision
The satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collided and were destroyed in low Earth orbit on February 10, 2009. This was the first accidental hypervelocity collision between two intact satellites.
spacetechnology
2009⚡ Event
Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash
Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing all 49 people on board and the house's occupant.
disaster
2009⚡ Event
Tamil Tigers suicide attack attempt
The Tamil Tigers attempted to crash two aircraft laden with C-4 in suicide attacks on Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 20, 2009. The planes were shot down before reaching their targets.
war
2009⚡ Event
Bangladesh Rifles mutiny
Members of the Bangladesh Rifles began a mutiny at their headquarters in Pilkhana, resulting in 82 deaths.
warpoliticsdisaster
2009⚡ Event
Omar al-Bashir indicted by ICC
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan was indicted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the War in Darfur.
warlaw
2009⚡ Event
NCAA Report on Florida State University
The NCAA released a report alleging academic fraud by 61 student athletes at Florida State University as part of an investigation into an athletic scandal.
sportslaw
2009⚡ Event
Kepler Space Telescope Launched
The Kepler space telescope, designed to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars, was launched.
spacescience
2009⚡ Event
Massereene Barracks Shootings
Two off-duty British Army soldiers were shot dead by Real IRA paramilitaries outside Massereene Barracks in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
warpolitics
2009⚡ Event
Tesla Model S Unveiled
A prototype of the Tesla Model S, a groundbreaking electric car, was unveiled. This vehicle would become highly influential in the automotive industry.
technologyeconomics
2009⚡ Event
Situ Gintung dam failure
A failure of the dam holding Situ Gintung, an artificial lake in Tangerang, Indonesia, caused floods that killed at least 100 people.
disaster
2009⚡ Event
Lahore Police Academy Attack
The Manawan Police Academy in Lahore, Pakistan, was attacked by 12 gunmen. The incident resulted in 16 deaths and 95 injuries.
disasterpolitics
2009⚡ Event
Binghamton Shooting
A gunman opened fire at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York, killing thirteen people and wounding four before committing suicide.
disaster
Born in 2009(4)
Deaths in 2009(0)
No deaths recorded for 2009.
Dates in 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2009?
- 2009 saw 27 notable historical moments, including 23 events, 4 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2009?
- Key events of 2009 include: Sri Lankan Army captures Kilinochchi, Bitcoin Genesis Block Mined, Eng Foong Ho v Attorney-General.
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