On February 9th in US History
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On February 9th in 2003 - President Bush told congressional Republicans at a policy conference that Iraq had fooled the world for more than a decade about its banned weapons and the United Nations was now facing "a moment of truth" in disarming Saddam Hussein.
On February 9th in 2003 - The leaders of Germany and Russia renewed their calls for a peaceful resolution in Iraq, restating their opposition to any US-led war to disarm and oust Saddam Hussein.
On February 9th in 2003 - Iran reported the discovery of uranium reserves and planned production facilities for peaceful use of nuclear energy.
On February 9th in 2005 - Ceremonies were scheduled for a first-day-of-issue stamp commemorating Pres. Ronald Reagan.
On February 9th in 2005 - Wal-Mart said it planned to close its store in Jonquiere, Quebec, where workers were seeking to become the 1st ever to win a union contract with Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart began operations in Canada in 1994 and currently operated 254 stores there. Doors were shut May 6.
On February 9th in 2006 - President Bush outlined details of an alleged plot to hijack an airliner and fly it into a skyscraper in Los Angeles. The next day security officials and terrorism experts in Southeast Asia said Malaysian engineer Zaini Zakaria (38) was among three men al-Qaida was preparing to take part in an attack on Los Angeles. Zaini has been detained without trial under the Internal Security Act in Malaysia since he surrendered in December 2002.
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