Yutu China's mission carrying Yutu, China's first lunar rover, lands on the Moon. It is the first "soft" landing on the Moon since 1976 and the third ever robotic rover.
Social Democratic Party of Germany The Social Democratic Party of Germany agrees to join a coalition government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Bogotá A mass protest is held in Bogotá, Colombia, in protest against the unseating of Mayor Gustavo Petro.
Tunisia Tunisian politicians select Mehdi Jomaa as the acting Prime Minister of Tunisia until new elections are called.
Nelson Mandela The remains of Nelson Mandela are flown to the province of Eastern Cape, a day before his state funeral is held in Qunu.
British British actor Peter O'Toole, best known for his role in "Lawrence of Arabia", dies at the age of 81 after a long illness.
is thrown onto a bus A grenade is thrown onto a bus in Nairobi, Kenya, killing at least four people and injuring 15 others.
Philippines Philippine President Benigno Aquino III downplays the significance of the recent surge of violence against journalists in the country after three deaths.