July 9

In 2011, a significant rally occurred in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, highlighting the demand for fairer elections and greater political transparency in the country.

In 2011, South Sudan achieved independence, officially seceding from Sudan and marking a historic moment in its quest for self-determination.

In 2006, a tragic accident occurred when S7 Airlines Flight 778, an Airbus A310 passenger jet, veered off the runway during landing in wet conditions at Irkutsk Airport, Siberia, resulting in the loss of 125 lives. This devastating incident highlights the critical importance of runway safety and weather conditions in aviation.

In 2004, the United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released a pivotal report on Iraqi WMD intelligence, raising significant questions about the justification for the Iraq War. This Senate report critically examined the intelligence used to support military action, challenging the narrative surrounding the conflict.

In 2002, the African Union was established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, succeeding the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Thabo Mbeki, the President of South Africa, became the first chairman of this pivotal organization aimed at fostering unity and cooperation among African nations.

In 1999, widespread student protests erupted in response to a brutal attack by Iranian police and hardline factions on a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. This pivotal moment sparked significant unrest and highlighted the challenges faced by students in Iran.

In 1997, a Fokker 100 operated by Brazilian airline TAM experienced a catastrophic explosion, resulting in a dramatic depressurization and propelling engineer Fernando Caldeira de Moura Campos into a free fall from 2,400 meters. Explore the harrowing story of survival and engineering challenges in aviation safety.

In 1995, the Navaly church bombing, executed by the Sri Lanka Air Force, tragically resulted in the deaths of 125 Tamil civilian refugees. This devastating event highlights the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka's history.

In 1993, the Parliament of Canada enacted the Nunavut Act, paving the way for the establishment of Nunavut in 1999. This landmark legislation divided the Northwest Territories into distinct Arctic (Inuit) and sub-Arctic (Dene) regions, following a successful plebiscite. Discover how this pivotal moment shaped Canada's northern landscape and its Indigenous communities.

In 1986, New Zealand made a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights by passing the Homosexual Law Reform Act, which legalized homosexuality and marked a pivotal moment in the nation's legislative history. Explore the impact of this landmark decision on New Zealand's journey toward equality.