13 April 2009: A Memorable Day
Thailand Protest
On 13 April 2009, Thailand witnessed a massive protest led by the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), also known as the Red Shirts. The protest was held in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, and was attended by tens of thousands of people.
The protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who they claimed was illegitimate and unconstitutional. The protest turned violent when clashes broke out between the protesters and the military, resulting in injuries and deaths.
Icelandic Election
On 13 April 2009, Iceland held a general election to elect members to the Althing, the country's parliament. The election was significant as it was the first election held after the country's financial crisis in 2008.
The Social Democratic Alliance, led by Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, won the majority of the seats, marking a historic moment as Sigurðardóttir became the country's first female Prime Minister and the world's first openly gay head of government.
Other Events
- On 13 April 2009, the American Idol season 8 episode "Top 7 Perform" aired on Fox, featuring the contestants performing songs from the movies.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 11-1 in a baseball game held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Overall, 13 April 2009 was a significant day marked by important events in politics, entertainment, and sports.
