What was happening in December 2009?

Obama Sending More Troops to Afghanistan, Provides Timeline (Dec. 1

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): In a press conference, President Obama announces that the U.S. military will be sending an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, in an attempt to prevent further Taliban insurgencies. The troop surge will begin in Jan.

What major events happened in December 2009?

What major events happened in 2009?

23 28 Mar 2009: The first case of H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. was found in California. 24 6 Apr 2009: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds in Italy. 25 7 Apr 2009: The former Peruvian President was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment. 26 17 Apr 2009: Helen Clark became the first woman to lead the UNDP.

Who died on December 5th 2009?

5. Jerry Birn, 86, American television writer. Nina Fishman, 63, British historian and political activist, cancer.

What happened December 8th 2009?

2009 – Bombings in Baghdad, Iraq, kill 127 people and injure 448 others.

What Happened in 2009? Important Facts

Is December 8th a special day?

December 8 also marks National Bartender Day and National Brownie Day.

What is December 8th famous for?

On this day in 1980, British musician John Lennon—who rose to fame with the Beatles and had a successful solo career—was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman in New York City, causing a global outpouring of grief.

What other famous people died in 2009?

What happened Nov 2009?

The 2009 season was the Yankees' first in their new stadium. Shooting at Fort Hood Leaves 13 Dead, 29 Injured (Nov. 5): A shooting at the Fort Hood army post in Texas kills 13 and injures 29. Ten of those killed are military personnel, while one is a civilian.

What are some facts about 2009?

Why is December 14th special?

December 14 marked the last time Americans would walk on the moon. Apollo 17 marked the last lunar mission for NASA for the 20th Century. This mission finished on December 14, 1972. The South pole was also discovered by a Norwegian named Roald Amundsen on this day in 1911.

What is special about today December 14th?

This Day in History: December 14

One of the greatest figures in the history of polar exploration was Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who left Norway for Antarctica in June 1910 and on this day in 1911 became the first person to reach the South Pole.

Who died November 23 2009?

23. Paul K. Carlton, 88, American Air Force general.

Who died 2009 age 50?

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson, one of the most commercially successful entertainers in history, dies at the age of 50 at his home in Los Angeles, California, after suffering from cardiac arrest caused by a fatal combination of drugs given to him by his personal doctor.

Who died June 12 2009?

12. Shailaja Acharya, 65, Nepalese politician, Deputy Prime Minister (1998), Alzheimer's disease and pneumonia.

Who died March 17 2009?

17. Lester Davenport, 77, American blues musician, prostate cancer.

Who's birthday is Dec 8?

Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Chrisette Michele, David Harewood, Ingrid Michaelson, Kim Basinger, Sam Hunt, Wendell Pierce and more.

What happened on December 8th 2010?

Historic Event

With the second launch of the SpaceX Dragon, SpaceX becomes the first privately held company to successfully launch, orbit and recover a spacecraft.

Who has December 8th birthday?

When did brownie day start?

1988 knew what they were doing when they gobbled down 2 billion of these tasty treats, and with so many ways to customize and create your “perfect brownie”, there's endless ways to enjoy it without getting tired of the chocolatey goodness!