"Call Me Maybe" Carly Rae Jepsen Apple introduced the racially diverse ideograms allowing users to express themselves through a selection of six different skin tones. The Queens son Prince Andrew recently became embroiled in the Esptein scandal and has since stepped back from royal duties. Martin One of Hollywoods most beloved comedians ended his life at his California home on 11 August 2014. "Fifty Shades Freedr" by EL James The New Zealand Prime Minister made history as the first world leader to attend a UN general assembly meeting with her three-month-old daughter. The United States and Israel were among the opposition. It was drafted without the participation of opposition and minority groups, and was put to a referendum just days before. So soon after winning their freedom from the long autocratic rule of Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians learned that their Tahrir Square battle had just begun. 3. 3. It orbits at 43 astronomical units (6.4109 km; 4.0109 mi) from the Sun, with an orbital period of 286 years. The tech giant became the first public company to be worth US$1 trillion in 2018. The investigation continues, with Obama concluding from internal reviews that "sloppiness" led to the diplomatic security having its guard down and falling victim to the terrorist attack. Astronomers captured the awe-inspiring sight on April 10, 2019, making it one of the biggest space moments in recent history. This definition excluded Pluto, instead adding it as a member of a new category - "dwarf planet" - together with Eris and Ceres. The US presidential election of 2004 was the United States' 55th quadrennial presidential election. Johnson, Bridget. "Killing Kennedy" by Bill O'Reilly 2,973 victims and the 19 hijackers died as a result of the attacks. Quaoar is a binary, trans-Neptunian object and dwarf planet. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Three members of the all-girl Russian punk band were sentenced to two years in prison for protesting the Putin regime. April Fool Day 1st April. May 2, 2011: Death of Osama bin Laden. Here are the top news moments of the year 2012. 11. On Aug. 5, 2012, a gunman burst into a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., and killed six. 5. 1997-2022 Topend Sports Network 6. It was discovered on 4th June 2002 by astronomers at the California Institute of Technology. The Twilight Saga draws to a closeThe Nov. 16 release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 marked the end of the massively popular tween franchise, though the series' influence will be felt in the countless paranormal-romance novels and films its revenues have inspired. 8. That is up to 170 million people, which BIGinsight claims is a record. Much of New York City was flooded and left in the dark, and a total of 8 million Americans were without power on the morning of Oct. 30 thanks to the historic storm that left dozens dead from the Caribbean to America. A 7.0 magnitude quake occured in Haiti, devastating the nation's capital, Port-Au-Prince. "Whie Limo" Foo Fighters, Best Play: "Clybourne Park" - Nick Stafford Hey, sexy lady, indeed. 1996-2020 Historycentral. From the hanging of Ajmal Kasab, the lone 26/11 LeT terrorist caught alive, to India winning its highest medal tally at the London 2012 Olympics. Greece became the first developed country to default the International Monetary Fund in 2015, which alongside the EU, provided the nation with 110 billion in loans over three years. 3. Major event for this year was the London Olympic Games. Islamists hurriedly pushed out Egypt's new constitution -- but if they'd hoped that would stem the protests over President Mohamed Morsi's power grab, they were very mistaken. The initial invasion phase lasted from 20th March to 1st May and involved troops from the US (248,000), UK (45,000), Australia (2,000) and Poland (194). She died in her hotel room. In the end, the United States wonmore gold medals and more medals overall than any other nation, with China and Great Britain taking second and third. Not only did Clinton show he's still got what it takes to move history, he paved a nice path for his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, to run in four years if she so chooses. 2012 saw fresh clashes in the region when Israel responded to ongoing rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip. Caused by subduction, it triggered a series of devastating tsunamis along coasts bordering the Indian Ocean, inundating towns and cities with waves up to 30 meters (100 feet) high. 2014 was a disastrous year for Malaysia Airlines. Volleyball. On July 20, 2012, a gunman opened fire on moviegoers catching a midnight showing of the new Batman film at a theater in Aurora, Colo., killing 12 and injuring 58. NBA:Miami Heat over Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred on 26th December 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Despite numerous attempts at rehabilitation, Houston drowned in a bathtub after ingesting drugs that included Xanax, marijuana, and cocaine. 201213. The Avengersand The Dark Knight Risessquare off at the box-officeThough superhero blockbusters have dominated the summer movie season for the better part of a decade, two of the most anticipated takes on the genre, The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises, upped the stakes this year. Will and Kate announce royal pregnancyOn Dec. 3, St. James Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge otherwise known as William and Kate are expecting their first child. Jacinda Arden was also the second elected leader in the world to give birth while in office, and the first to go on maternity leave in 2018. 2012 World Sporting Event Calendar. + " " + md.getFullYear()); Winners of the Most Tennis Grand Slam Titles, IIHF 2012 World Mens Hockey Championship, United World Games (largest Student Olympics in Europe), Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina. Prince William and Prince Harrys royal weddings, al-Qaeda and ISIS terror leaders killed, missing Malaysian planes, legalisation of same-sex marriage, reality star Donald Trump Though virtually nothing is known about the tentatively titled Star Wars: Episode VII, the announcement may herald a new direction for the franchise. Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in British history at the age of 89 in 2015. Fifty Shades of Grey sparks "mommy porn" revolutionThere was no bigger story in the literary world this summer than the remarkable rise of E.L. James'Fifty Shades of Grey and its two sequels, which sold even faster than the works of J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter) or Stephenie Meyer (Twilight). As 52% of Britain voted to leave the EU in 2016, the political debate is still rife. All of it. 5. Then in October, a Taliban assassin put a bullet through her head and wounded two of her friends as the girls were coming home from school. The television personality, real estate developer, writer, entrepreneur and investor added another profession to his name in 2016 the 45th President of the US. Described as being one of the biggest aviation mysteries in history, the Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 passengers and crew on board completely vanished on 8 March 2014 after the scheduled flight left Kuala Lumpur destined for Beijing. 9. The invasion of Iraq was led by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from other countries. Here is a list of the major sporting events that were held in 2012. "We Found Love" Rihanna Among the impacts: The economic impact of the pandemic and recession pushed gold to a record-high price last year, when it surpassed $2,000/oz. And as 2012 draws to a close, a Fifty Shades film is reportedly in development, with fans eagerly debating who should step into the lead roles. It was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert, using a Long March 2F rocket booster. Congressional hearings swung into action, but despite an impassioned conservative base the scandal didn't get enough traction to affect Obama's re-election. Entire neighbourhoods were flattened by the blasts. 2. Brutally graphic beheadings, horrific attacks and suicide bombings from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) hit the western world during its peak in 2015. 28 unforgettable history-defining moments of the past decade, US President met the North Korea dictator. Broke Girls(NBC) "The Philadelphia Inquirer", American history and world history can be found at historycental- History's home on the web. 1. 2011. 7. "StrenghtFinder 2.0" by Tom Rath She blogged about her fight, did TV interviews, demonstrated for her rights. A number of scientists continued to hold that Pluto should be classified as a planet. The modern environmentalist movement has picked up a Malthusian ethos of its own and, when combined with the politics of climate change, has produced numerous egregiously wrong predictions about global trends. After just day one of Donald Trumps presidency, more than 5 million people in more than 600 marches globally protested for womens rights in January 2017. Just four months after MH370 went missing, MH17 was shot down while flying over eastern Ukraine, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew. 2,973 victims and the 19 With those words, President Barack Obama announced to the world that Osama bin Laden, the leader of While his downfall spanned decades with his first court case in 2005, the scandal didnt cease with his death. Big Bang Theory(CBS) Best Director: Michel Hazanavicius "The Artist" ThoughtCo. document.write("Page last modified: "+ md.getDate()+" " + months[md.getMonth()] "Catching Fire" by George R.R. Triathlon. Justice has been done.. var md = new Date(document.lastModified) 2012 in Sport. In a historical meeting that leading political experts thought would never take place, the US President met the North Korea dictator in a momentous occasion on 12 June, 2018, that stunned the world. 2. Historical Events for the Year 2012. 1st January A Moldovan civilian is 2012 Moldova security zone incident or fatally wounded by a Russian peacekeeper in the Transnistrian security zone, leading to demonstrations against Russia. 7th January A hot air balloon 2012 Carterton hot air balloon crash e.g crashes near Carterton, New Zealand, You could say that Vladmir Putin got punked this year. Skyfall It will open against Costa Rica on Nov. 23 before also playing Germany and Japan in Group E. Spain is trying to win its first major tournament since the 2012 European Championship. Historical Events for the Year 2011. Air France Flight 4590 was a Concorde flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport near Paris, France, travelling to JFK International Airport in New York City. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 countries. (2021, September 2). London's Summer Olympics delightThe 2012 Summer Olympics, which took place from July 27 to Aug. 12, were a widely celebrated, headline-dominating affair. Time magazine named it the invention of the year. While companies like Uber and Airbnb were technically founded in 2009 and 2008 respectively, the past 10 years saw the boom in the share economys popularity. On Election Day, November 6, 2012, Americans went to the polls to vote in the 57th quadrennial presidential election in U.S. history. On Nov. 6, 2012, after a hard-fought campaign against Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, U.S. President Barack Obama was re-elected to another four-year term in the White House. A major tornado, outbreaks across the Southern United States leaves people at least 58 dead. With a death toll of more than 230,000 people. 10. Here are five of the biggest misses: 1. Popular culture holds the year 2000 as the first year of the 21st century and 3rd millennium. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after take off from Beirut Rafic Hariri internation airport killing 90 people on board. Skyfall 5The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 6. In 2012 the foremost competition in athletics was the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. 1st January Adam Air Flight 574 disappears over Indonesia with 102 people on board. Medinah Country Club, Illinois, United States. Top 10 World News Stories of 2012. Our content creates conversations, our voice is the one that matters. Slovenia joins Eurozone. The year 2012 had some unforgettable headlines with stories ranging from massacres to the re-election of a president. Really," the editors of the venerable Encyclopedia Britannica the massive, leather-bound tomes seen in libraries and schools since 1768 announced that they were discontinuing the printed edition. NCAA Football:Alabama Crimson Tide But just when it looked like Romney could overtake the incumbent on Election Day, former President Bill Clinton swooped in to rally the troops and bring a less-than-excited electorate to the polls when it mattered for his party. Will the bloodshed here ever end? An average of 10.9 million viewers tuned in for the gory zombie drama's Oct. 14 premiere, making it the most-watched drama-series telecast in basic cable history, and soundly trouncing any of the show's network competitors. Unfortunately, the joyful news has been tempered by Kate's hyperemesis gravidarum, a pregnancy illness that resulted in her extended stay at a hospital, and the suicide of nurse Jacintha Saldanha, which occurred shortly after Saldanha was the victim of a prank phone call by a pair of Australian DJs. Barack Obama is the first afro american who was elected as the president of the United States of America. 13 15 April. 201213. After the reclassification, Pluto was added to the list of minor planets and given the number 134340. 2.American Idol(FOX) var md = new Date() "Just the Way You Are" Bruno Mars Felix Baumgartner completes world's highest skydiveOn October 14, daredevil Felix Baumgartner leapt from a capsule floating nearly 24 miles over the earth in a successful attempt to break the record for the world's highest skydive. The Hunger Games It is a custom to play pranks. Whatever aspect of history you wish learn about, you will find it at Historycentral.com. Baumgartner's leap was also a triumph for online media: The event set a record for live-streaming with the most concurrent views on YouTube. 2012's Top 10 moments in world news. 1 Costa Concordia Shipwreck. On Jan. 13, Captain Francesco Schettino steered the 60,000-ton Costa Concordia cruise ship off course and brought it close 2 Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik Killed in Syria. 3 U.S. Toll in Afghan War Hits 2,000. 4 Mohammed Morsi Wins Egypt Election. 5 London Olympics. More items Sunday Night Football(NBC) 10. Jan 4: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is the tallest building in the world, opens. The South Korean pop superstar Psy created Gangnam Style, which became the first video in YouTubes history to reach one billion views in 2012. A further 240 people were injured. That is up to 170 million people, which BIGinsight claims is a record. 5The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The attack took on a decidedly political role in the U.S. campaign season, though, with the Obama administration coming under attack for initially blaming the attack on anger over an anti-Muhammed video on YouTube. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was sixth strongest overall. Dancing With the Stars(ABC) 9. / 2012 Major League Soccer season: Binational Los Angeles Galaxy: 1122 Cricket: 2012 Asia Cup: 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix; Multi-sport events. The hunt for Kony, wanted for kidnapping children to use as soldiers and other war crimes, continues as before, but without the 15 minutes of fame to propel it. And that debate is likely to continue well into the new year. The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession rocked the global economy in 2020. Disney buys Lucasfilm, prepares Star Wars: Episode VII for 2014 releaseHundreds of thousands of Star Wars fans felt a great disturbance in the Force when Disney announcedit was acquiring Lucasfilm and all of its assets, including the venerable Star Wars franchise, and was planning to release a new installment in the series in 2014. Songkran Water Festival. To complete his daring feat, Baumgartner relied on a specially designed balloon and pressure suit, and the help of an entire ground control team. Ireland, Finland, Greenland, Colombia, Malta, Australia, Germany, Austria, Taiwan and Ecuador all followed. Nuns Priests Tale is one of the short stories by Geoffrey Chaucer. Jan 1: Sweden passes on the presidency of the EU Council to Spain. Tragically, the actor was found to be suffering from a debilitating brain disease called diffuse Lewy body dementia. Historical Events for the Year 2007. 1st January Bulgaria and Romania officially join the European Union. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2 10. As we face the turn of the decade, we take a look at some of the most history-defining occasions of the past 10 years. 13. 1. Here are the key events in world news for the month of April 2012. And this attempt to silence its critics has just served to stoke the anger -- and resolve -- of the opposition. "The Hunger Games "Suzanne Collins Squash. 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