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April 09

YEAR 2021

Burmese military and security forces commit the Bago massacre, during which at least 82 civilians are killed.

Burmese military and security forces commit the Bago massacre, during which at least 82 civilians are killed.

YEAR 2017

The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place.

The Palm Sunday church bombings at Coptic churches in Tanta and Alexandria, Egypt, take place.

YEAR 2017

After refusing to give up his seat on an overbooked United Express flight, Dr. David Dao Duy Anh is forcibly dragged off the flight by aviation securi...

After refusing to give up his seat on an overbooked United Express flight, Dr. David Dao Duy Anh is forcibly dragged off the flight by aviation security officers, leading to major criticism of United Airlines.

YEAR 2014

A student stabs 20 people at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.

A student stabs 20 people at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.

YEAR 2013

A 6.1–magnitude earthquake strikes Iran killing 32 people and injuring over 850 people.

A 6.1–magnitude earthquake strikes Iran killing 32 people and injuring over 850 people.

YEAR 2013

At least 13 people are killed and another three injured after a man goes on a spree shooting in the Serbian village of Velika Ivanča.

At least 13 people are killed and another three injured after a man goes on a spree shooting in the Serbian village of Velika Ivanča.

YEAR 2011

Six people and the perpetrator are killed and 17 injured in a mass shooting at a shopping mall in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands.

Six people and the perpetrator are killed and 17 injured in a mass shooting at a shopping mall in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands.

YEAR 2009

In Tbilisi, Georgia, up to 60,000 people protest against the government of Mikheil Saakashvili.

In Tbilisi, Georgia, up to 60,000 people protest against the government of Mikheil Saakashvili.

YEAR 2003

Iraq War: Baghdad falls to American forces.

Iraq War: Baghdad falls to American forces.

YEAR 1994

Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-59.

Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Endeavour is launched on STS-59.

YEAR 1992

A U.S. Federal Court finds former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of drug and racketeering charges. He is sentenced to 30 years in prison.

A U.S. Federal Court finds former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega guilty of drug and racketeering charges. He is sentenced to 30 years in prison.

YEAR 1991

Georgia declares independence from the Soviet Union.

Georgia declares independence from the Soviet Union.

YEAR 1990

An IRA bombing in County Down, Northern Ireland, kills three members of the UDR.

An IRA bombing in County Down, Northern Ireland, kills three members of the UDR.

YEAR 1990

The Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement is signed for 180,000 square kilometres (69,000 mi2) in the Mackenzie Valley of the wester...

The Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement is signed for 180,000 square kilometres (69,000 mi2) in the Mackenzie Valley of the western Arctic.

YEAR 1990

An Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia collides in mid-air with a Cessna 172 over Gadsden, Alabama, killing both of the Cessna's occupants.

An Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia collides in mid-air with a Cessna 172 over Gadsden, Alabama, killing both of the Cessna's occupants.

YEAR 1989

Tbilisi massacre: An anti-Soviet peaceful demonstration and hunger strike in Tbilisi, demanding restoration of Georgian independence, is dispersed by...

Tbilisi massacre: An anti-Soviet peaceful demonstration and hunger strike in Tbilisi, demanding restoration of Georgian independence, is dispersed by the Soviet Army, resulting in 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

YEAR 1981

The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS George Washington accidentally collides with the Nissho Maru, a Japanese cargo ship, sinking it and killing two Ja...

The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS George Washington accidentally collides with the Nissho Maru, a Japanese cargo ship, sinking it and killing two Japanese sailors.

YEAR 1980

The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture.

The Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein kills philosopher Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr and his sister Bint al-Huda after three days of torture.

YEAR 1969

The first British-built Concorde 002 makes its maiden flight from Filton to RAF Fairford with Brian Trubshaw as the test pilot.

The first British-built Concorde 002 makes its maiden flight from Filton to RAF Fairford with Brian Trubshaw as the test pilot.

YEAR 1967

The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.

The first Boeing 737 (a 100 series) makes its maiden flight.