Deaths on December 28

The Rev

Died on December 28, 2009

Jimmy Sullivan, American musician, composer and songwriter. Known by his stage name The Rev (b. 1981)

James "Jimmy" Owen Sullivan (February 9, 1981 – December 28, 2009), also known by his stage name the Rev (shortened version of the Reverend Tholomew Plague), was an American musician, best known as a member of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, where he played drums and provided backing vocals. He was also the lead vocalist/pianist in the avant-garde metal band Pinkly Smooth and drummed for the ska punk band Suburban Legends from 1998 to 1999.

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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 28

The Rev

Died on December 28, 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