The Iraq War By jmcginty Mar 19, 2003 The bombings began in Baghdad. Period: Mar 19, 2003 to Dec 15, 2011 The Iraq War Aug 19, 2003 17 people are killed in truck bomb explosion in Baghdad. Oct 18, 2003 Osama Bin-Laden releases his first video message. Dec 13, 2003 Saddam Hussein was captured. May 11, 2004 Nick Berg was executited by Iraqi soldiers, Jan 30, 2005 FIrst democratic election in Iraq in 50 years. Jan 7, 2006 Jill Carroll was abducted. Dec 30, 2006 Saddam Huessain is hanged. Apr 11, 2007 US Defense secretary announces all active duty soldiers must serve an aditional 3 months. Dec 14, 2008 Iraqi journalist throws a shoe at President Bush during a speech. Jan 31, 2009 First provincial elections held in Iraq since 2005. Dec 15, 2011 The war formerly ends.
