Deaths on October 9

Sopubek Begaliev

Died on October 9, 2002

Sopubek Begaliev, Kyrgyzstani economist and politician (b. 1931)

Sopubek Begaliev (Russian: Сопубек Бегалиевич Бегалиев) (March 29, 1931 – October 9, 2002) was a Soviet-era economist and politician. He was the founder of the Assembly of People of the Kyrgyz Republic, an organization that promotes inter-ethnic harmony, civil peace, and unanimity. Through his efforts, Begaliev worked to lay the foundation for a strong and peaceful society in the country. Other post-Soviet states have since followed the Kyrgyz example.

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Events on 2002

16 Jan

Osama bin Laden
The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Taliban.
4 Apr

Angolan Civil War
The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War.
14 Apr

Hugo Chávez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez returns to office two days after being ousted and arrested by the country's military.
12 May

Fidel Castro
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.
20 Aug

Saddam Hussein
A group of Iraqis opposed to the regime of Saddam Hussein take over the Iraqi Embassy in Berlin, Germany for five hours before releasing their hostages and surrendering.

Deaths on October 9

Sopubek Begaliev

Died on October 9, 2002

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Events on 2002

Osama bin Laden

Angolan Civil War

Hugo Chávez

Fidel Castro

Saddam Hussein