Jan 9: Facts from history
Bobby Fischer, Kazakhstan and South Korea
Three interesting historical events are celebrated on January 9.
• 1958 – At the age of 14, Bobby Fischer becomes the U.S. Chess Champion, becoming one of the youngest champions in history.
• 2004 – Kazakhstan extends Russia's lease of the Baikonur space station by signing a five-year agreement and setting the annual rent at 115 million US dollars.
• 2024 – The South Korean parliament passed a special law banning the breeding, distribution, and consumption of dog meat, initiating a new animal protection standard.
Summary:
On January 9, three events are noted: Bobby Fischer's U.S. Championship, Kazakhstan's extension of the Baikonur lease, and South Korea's law against using dogs for food.
- Category: Historical
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- Source: https://t.me/newsby_btrc/184828
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