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Hans Holzer
2009Apr, 26

Hans Holzer

Hans Holzer, Austrian-American paranormal investigator and author (b. 1920)
Hans Holzer (26 January 1920 – 26 April 2009) was an Austrian-American author and parapsychologist. He wrote more than 120 books on supernatural and occult subjects for the popular market as well as several plays, musicals, films, and documentaries, and hosted a television show, Ghost Hunter (not to be confused with Ghost Hunters).

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  • 26Jan

    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.
  • 29Jan

    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.
  • 12Jun

    2009 Iranian election protests

    A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide-ranging local and international protests.
  • 4Jul

    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.
  • 5Nov

    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.