October 09

Saturday 09, 2004:

The tri-annual federal election is held in Australia and Liberal Party of Australia leader, John Howard, wins a fourth term as Prime Minister in a landslide victory over opponent, Mark Latham of the Australian Labor Party.

Wednesday 09, 1991:

Ecuador becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Friday 09, 1874:

General Postal Union was created as a result of the Treaty of Berne.

Saturday 09, 1582:

Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist in this year in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.

Saturday 09, 1238:

James I of Aragon conquered Valencia and founded the Kingdom of Valencia.