Permanent Dortmund Transfer
Completes a permanent move from Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund after an initial loan and becomes an integral part of the defence.
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2009 in Germany
Explore 22 historical events and records for Germany in 2009.
Historical records for Germany in 2009
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February
June
Death of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Death of Ralf Gustav Dahrendorf
Federal Constitutional Court Lisbon Judgment
Welcomes a judgment allowing Lisbon ratification once German legislation strengthens parliamentary participation in European affairs.
September
The White Ribbon
Directs The White Ribbon, a German-language drama set before the First World War.
German Lisbon Ratification Deposit
Germany deposits its instrument of ratification for the Treaty of Lisbon with the Italian government.
Chancellor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected to 2nd term at head of new, centre-right coalition
Election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected to 2nd term at head of new, centre-right coalition
November
Berlin Wall
Germany marks Twentieth anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall with spectacular ceremony attended by European leaders
Germany marks Twentieth anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall with spectacular ceremony
Germany marks Twentieth anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall with spectacular ceremony attended by European leaders
Large Hadron Collider Restart
Sees proton beams circulate again in the Large Hadron Collider after repairs and consolidation following the 2008 incident.
Large Hadron Collider Beam Energy Record
Announces that the Large Hadron Collider has set a world record for particle-beam energy at 1.18 TeV per beam.
December
Treaty of Lisbon Enters into Force
Heads the German government when the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force across the European Union.
Large Hadron Collider Collision Record
Sees the Large Hadron Collider produce 2.36 TeV proton collisions, setting a new world record for collider energy.
Soul Kitchen
Directs Soul Kitchen.
Other events (month unknown)
Besiktas Midseason German Signing
Fabian Ernst arrives from Schalke in the winter window and strengthens Beşiktaş’s central midfield during the decisive months of their title win.
Camerimage Lifetime Achievement Award
Receives the Camerimage Lifetime Achievement Award.
Galactic Centre Stellar Orbits
Publishes high-precision stellar orbits around Sagittarius A*, refining the mass and distance of the Milky Way's central black hole.
Germany 09 Film Contribution
Contributed to Germany 09, a collection of short films about contemporary German life.
Großkreutz Dortmund First-Team Rise
Großkreutz provides running and tactical flexibility as Klopp reshapes Dortmund into a side capable of challenging Bayern.
Hummels Establishes Dortmund Partnership
Hummels grows into a key central defender under Klopp, combining anticipation with precise forward passing.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for poetry and prose depicting the landscape of the dispossessed.
Soul Kitchen Venice Special Jury Prize
His comedy Soul Kitchen received the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
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