Deaths on October 26

Teel Bivins

Died on October 26, 2009

Teel Bivins, American lawyer and politician, 18th United States Ambassador to Sweden (b. 1947)

Miles Teel Bivins (November 22, 1947 – October 26, 2009) was an American politician, attorney, businessman, and diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Sweden from 2004 to 2006 . He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 21, 2004, and sworn in at Washington D.C., on May 26. He presented his credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm on June 9. He left the position early after having been stricken with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

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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 October 26

Teel Bivins

Died on October 26, 2009

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2009 Malagasy political crisis

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2009 Iranian election protests

September 11 attacks

2009 Fort Hood shooting