Deaths on January 21

Krista Kilvet

Died on January 21, 2009

Krista Kilvet, Estonian journalist, politician and diplomat (b. 1946)

Krista Kilvet (up to 1970 Krista Kanter; May 31, 1946 in Tallinn – January 21, 2009 in Tallinn) was an Estonian radio journalist, politician and diplomat.

Krista Kilvet graduated from the University of Tartu with a major in English.

In 1992 and 1995, she was elected to the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu). In August 2008 she was appointed the Ambassador of Estonia to Norway and Iceland, but wasn't able to assume to this office. In 1970–1990, she was married to the actor Kaarel Kilvet. They had three daughters.

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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 January 21

Krista Kilvet

Died on January 21, 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