In 2018, The historic defeat of Barisan Nasional, Malaysia’s ruling coalition since the country’s independence in 1957 in Malaysia’s 2018 general election. Image: AFP
On This Day: What happened on 09 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 2018, The historic defeat of Barisan Nasional, Malaysia’s ruling coalition since the country’s independence in 1957 in Malaysia’s 2018 general election. Image: AFP
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 09 May, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 09 MAY
2018 | The historic defeat of Barisan Nasional, Malaysia’s ruling coalition since the country’s independence in 1957 in Malaysia’s 2018 general election.
2015 | An Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft crashed near the Spanish city of Seville and three people were killed on board.
2015 | Russia held its biggest military parade ever held in Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory Day.
2012 | A Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft crashed into Mount Salak in West Java, Indonesia, 45 people were reported dead.
2002 | The 38-day tension at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem came to an end when Palestinians inside agreed to have 13 suspected terrorists among them deported to several different countries.
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BIRTHDAYS
1955 | Swedish soprano and actress, Anne Sofie von Otter.
1968 | British economist, and politician, Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly.
1962 | English singer-songwriter, Paul Heaton.
1984 | American baseball player, Chase Headley.
1928 | American tennis player, Pancho Gonzales, died in 1995.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2013 | Italian hurdler and fashion designer, founded Missoni, Ottavio Missoni, 92.
2014 | Italian priest and missionary, Giacomo Bini, 76.
2017 | A Swiss-born Italian record producer, composer, musician, and DJ, Robert Miles, 48.
2019 | English comedian, impressionist, singer, and actor, Freddie Starr, 76.
2008 | Australian rugby league player, coach, and sportscaster, Jack Gibson, 79.
SPORTS
2010 | Chelsea on this day defeated Wigan 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to seal the premier league title.
ENTERTAINMENT
1995 | On this day in the United States, the “Ice Cream Man” was released for the first time.
AFRICA FACT
Christianity is currently the largest religion in Africa, especially in sub-Saharan Africa but you can find Christians living among followers of other religions, especially Islam and traditional religions.
