Deaths on September 24

Michael Ferguson (Irish politician)

Died on September 24, 2006

Michael Ferguson, PIRA volunteer, lawyer, and politician (b. 1953)

Michael Ferguson (c. 1953 – 24 September 2006) was an Irish Republican politician from Northern Ireland. He served as a councillor on Lisburn City Council and as an MLA for Belfast West.

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4 Jan

Ariel Sharon
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke. His authority is transferred to acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
21 Mar

Twitter
The social media site Twitter is founded.
11 Apr

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
5 Jun

State Union of Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
29 Jun

Guantanamo Bay detention camp
Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Deaths on September 24

Michael Ferguson (Irish politician)

Died on September 24, 2006

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Ariel Sharon

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

State Union of Serbia and Montenegro

Guantanamo Bay detention camp