Deaths on December 30

Rowland S. Howard

Died on December 30, 2009

Rowland S. Howard, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1959)

Rowland Stuart Howard (24 October 1959 – 30 December 2009) was an Australian rock musician, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the post-punk group The Birthday Party and his subsequent solo career.

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26 Jan

2009 Malagasy political crisis
Rioting breaks out in Antananarivo, Madagascar, sparking a political crisis that will result in the replacement of President Marc Ravalomanana with Andry Rajoelina.
29 Jan

Rod Blagojevich corruption charges
Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is removed from office following his conviction of several corruption charges, including the alleged solicitation of personal benefit in exchange for an appointment to the United States Senate as a replacement for then-U.S. president-elect Barack Obama.
12 Jun

2009 Iranian election protests
A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide-ranging local and international protests.
4 Jul

September 11 attacks
The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks.
5 Nov

2009 Fort Hood shooting
U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan murders 13 and wounds 32 at Fort Hood, Texas in the deadliest mass shooting at a U.S. military installation.

Deaths on December 30

Rowland S. Howard

Died on December 30, 2009

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Events on 2009

2009 Malagasy political crisis

Rod Blagojevich corruption charges

2009 Iranian election protests

September 11 attacks

2009 Fort Hood shooting