What major world events happened in 2011?

What happened in the world on 2011?

March 11 – A 9.1-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the east of Japan, killing 15,840 and leaving another 3,926 missing. Tsunami warnings are issued in 50 countries and territories.

What major US events happened in 2011?

What was the biggest news story in 2011?

The biggest story of the year, though, was the one that took us most by surprise: the death of Osama bin Laden in a firefight in Pakistan. "Justice has been done," said President Obama as the body of the mastermind behind 9-11 was buried at sea.

What major political events happened in 2011?

Year in Review: 2011

What was the most popular thing in 2011?

What fun facts happened in 2011?

What happened in May 2011?

President of the United States Barack Obama announces in a special TV broadcast that Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of the militant Islamist group Al-Qaeda and the most-wanted fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, was killed on May 2 (Pakistan Standard Time) during an American military operation in ...

What happened in the world in August 2011?

Aug 23 Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi is overthrown after the National Transitional Council forces take control of Bab al-Azizia compound during the 2011 Libyan Civil War.

What happened in April 2011?

Super Outbreak of 2011, also called Tornado Super Outbreak of 2011, series of tornadoes on April 26–28, 2011, that affected parts of the southern, eastern, and central United States and produced particularly severe damage in the state of Alabama.

What happened June 11th 2011?

2011 : Ninety people were wounded and at least another thirty-four people were killed when explosions blasted through a market in Peshawar, Pakistan. The bomb had been placed in a garbage pile and exploded in the middle of the night in an area that was home to army and political offices.

What happened on September 9 2011?

9 Sept, 2011 Arab Spring Uprisings

September 9th, 2011 : Continued protests in Yemeni, Syria and Egypt part of the "Arab Spring Uprisings" bring millions on to the streets many in direct conflict with Government orders.

What happened June 13th 2011?

Eruption of the Nabro Volcano: The long-dormant Nabro Volcano erupts in Eritrea. (Reuters) (IOL) United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flees the volcano, cutting short her visit to the region.

What events happened in March 2011?

What happened in October 2011?

Historical Events

Oct 23 A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Van Province, Turkey, killing 582 people and injuring thousands. Oct 29 Record-breaking snowstorm in the northeastern United States leaves nearly 2 million residents without power for more than 36 hours.

What pop culture events happened in 2011?

What sporting event happened in 2011?

What was popular in 2011 for kids?

Birds, vampires and jeggings, oh my! According to Parents magazine, these are some of the top trends for families for 2011. The editor of Parents joined Kathie Lee and Hoda on TODAY's fourth hour to talk about what we'll be wearing and doing this year.

What happened on May 10th 2011?

Osama bin Laden killed by U.S. forces.

What happened on May 12th 2011?

2011 Libyan civil war: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi appears on state television for the first time in two weeks. (IOL) The North Korean embassy in Tripoli is reportedly damaged in a NATO air raid.

What happened on May 26th 2011?

2011 Libyan civil war: Thousands of civilians are reportedly at risk of dying from starvation in the Libyan city of Yafran, as Muammar Gaddafi's forces have blockaded the city for over 7 weeks, and what food the people have left is quickly running out.

What happened on September 10th?

1846 – Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine. 1858 – George Mary Searle discovers the asteroid 55 Pandora. 1897 – Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, United States.

Why is September 9th special?

On this day, Washington, D.C. was named the capital of the United States, California was admitted the 31st state in the U.S., and Elizabeth II became the longest reigning monarch in the UK's history. Famous birthdays include Adam Sandler, Michelle Williams, and Hugh Grant.

Why is September 24 special?

This Day in History: September 24

On this day in 1957 racial desegregation took centre stage when federal troops were dispatched to Little Rock, Arkansas, to maintain order and enforce the right of black students to attend the local public high school.