Saul Perlmutter Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt and Adam Riess share the Nobel Prize for Physics for work on the accelerating expansion of the universe.
Canadian Voters in the Canadian province of Manitoba go to the polls for a general election, with the NDP led by Greg Selinger being elected to a fourth term.
US state Voters in the US state of West Virginia go to the polls for a gubernatorial special election with acting Governor, Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin, being elected as Governor of West Virginia.
European Court of Justice The European Court of Justice rules against "the imposition of national borders to sell broadcasting rights on a territory-by-territory basis", as this is in contravention of EU laws on free trade. It would allow members of the public to seek cheaper providers of Premier League football, whilst finding against a landlady who used Greek television to show live football in her public house.
Russia Russia and the People's Republic of China veto a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Syria for a crackdown on political protestors.
North Korean defectors Nine North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea after staying in Japan for three weeks.
Helicopter crashes A helicopter crashes into the East River in New York City killing one person and injuring three after taking off from the East 34th Street Heliport.
Pacific Ocean The Pacific islands of Tuvalu and Tokelau declare a state of emergency due to a lack of drinking water caused by low rainfall.
Apple Technology company Apple Inc. announces its much-anticipated iPhone 4S at Apple's Cupertino campus.
European Union Regulators in the European Union are close to making a formal announcement that they object to a proposed merger of NYSE Euronext with Deutsche Boerse AG, according to an anonymous source cited by Reuters.
Shiite Gunmen kill 12 Shiite Muslims near the Pakistani city of Quetta in an apparent sectarian killing.