Historical eventSeptember 92012

9 September 2012 Iraq attacks

A wave of attacks kills more than 100 people and injure 350 others across Iraq.

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When
Sunday, September 9 201214 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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A wave of attacks kills more than 100 people and injure 350 others across Iraq.

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September 9 2012 — 14 years ago, on a Sunday.

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