What was happening in the world in 2013?

It was a year which saw a number of notable deaths, including Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela and Hugo Chavez, the Pope's resignation and a meteorite crash in Russia. But 2013 also saw other issues engaging BBC News website readers.

What happened in 2013 in the world?

United States --- Boston Marathon Bombings

Two bombs are exploded at the Boston Marathon on April 15, killing 3 and injuring 264 people. Two pressure cooker bombs were set off at the Boston Marathon near the finish line, killing three people and injuring another two hundred and sixty-four people.

What things were popular in 2013?

Top 13 Trends of 2013

1. Food Trend of the Year: FroYo. ...
2. Word of the Year: Selfie. ...
3. Attitude of the Year: Swag. ...
4. Pop Star of the Year: Lorde. ...
5. Social Media Site of the Year: Vine. ...
6. Meme of the Year: Harlem Shake. ...
7. Viral Campaign of the Year: 'Dumb Ways to Die' ...
8. Social Trend of the Year: Shared Spaces.

What era was 2013?

2013 (MMXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2013th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 13th year of the 3rd millennium and the 21st century, and the 4th year of the 2010s decade.

What happened in 2014 in the world?

February. February – The West African Ebola virus epidemic begins, infecting at least 28,616 people and killing at least 11,310 people, the most severe both in terms of numbers of infections and casualties. February 7–23 – The XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia.

What was happening in May 2014?

Here are the key events in world news for the month of May 2014. Fighting Escalates in Eastern Ukraine, Referendums Held (May 2): The Ukrainian government launches an offensive in the rebel-held eastern city of Sloviansk. The separatists shoot down two Ukrainian military helicopters in the fighting.

What important events happened in 2017?

Here are 17 stories that dominated 2017, and whose impact will continue to be felt in the years to come.

• President Donald Trump's tweets. ...
• The Women's March. ...
• Harvey Weinstein allegations and the #MeToo movement. ...
• Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. ...
• The Russia investigation. ...
• James Comey's firing and testimony.

Why was 2013 a good year?

Fewer people suffer from extreme poverty, and the world is getting happier. There are fewer people in abject penury than at any other point in human history, and middle class people enjoy their highest standard of living ever.

What major events happened in 2010?

Popular Culture 2010

• Russia Suicide bombers. ...
• Haiti magnitude 7 earthquake. ...
• Chile Earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude. ...
• United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa. ...
• United States Affordable Care Act passes in Congress. ...
• United States BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster. ...
• Afghanistan US increases the number of troops. ...
• Floods in Pakistan.

What major events happened in 2003?

What Happened in 2003 Significant Events, Popular Culture, Prices

• Human Genome Project. ...
• United States - Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster. ...
• United Kingdom -- Ronaldo's Manchester United Debut. ...
• World - Final Concorde Flight. ...
• Space - Oldest Exoplanet Found. ...
• ESA Launches SMART-1. ...
• China -- Shenzhou 5.

What was cool in 2012?

The 13 biggest pop culture moments of 2012

1. Linsanity takes over the NBA. ...
2. Whitney Houston dies. ...
3. Encyclopedia Britannica suspends print edition. ...
4. Fifty Shades of Grey sparks "mommy porn" revolution. ...
5. The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises square off at the box-office. ...
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7. London's Summer Olympics delight.

What major world events happened in 2011?

United States -- June Spacecraft Launches

• Osama Bin Laden had been found and killed by US Navy Seals in Abbottabad, Pakistan. ...
• Bomb blast hits the city of Oslo. ...
• United States Gabrielle Giffords. ...
• United Kingdom Rioting across parts of London. ...
• United States tornado Joplin, Missouri. ...
• United States "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

What happened in 2008 in the world?

By the winter of 2008, the U.S. economy was in a full-blown recession and, as financial institutions' liquidity struggles continued, stock markets around the world were tumbling the most since the September 11 terrorist attacks.

What happened in the Philippines in 2013?

On October 15, 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol Island in the central Visayas region of the Philippines. The strongest earthquake to hit Bohol in nearly 25 years, it triggered landslides and caused widespread destruction. At least 200 people lost their lives and another 350,000 people were displaced.

What cool things happened in 2014?

10 Good Things That Happened in 2014

• We may have finally ended the Cold War. ...
• A whole lot of states struck down gay-marriage bans. ...
• We were blessed with this video. ...
• We had the highest job growth rate since 1999. ...
• We reached a global agreement on climate change. ...
• Kate Middleton, Kate Middleton, Kate Middleton.

What happened in the year 2019?

Protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police, fire consumed an 850-year-old cathedral in Paris, the U.S. women's soccer team won the World Cup and President Donald Trump became the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. These are only a few of the most prominent events of 2019.

What do we call the 2010s?

2010- 2019 is called everything from “the 2010s” to the "teens" to the "teensies." Things get even weirder for 2000 to 2009. According to timeanddate.com, North American English speakers tend to reference the time period as "the Aughts." other English speaking countries prefer "the Noughts" or "the Noughties."

What happened in the year 2001?

911 Terrorist Attacks

Known simply as 9/11. On September 11, 2001 Nineteen hijackers simultaneously took control of four U.S. domestic commercial airliners. The hijackers crashed two planes into the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City one into each of the two tallest towers.

What fun things happened in 2011?

Alyssa Campanella (New Jersey) became Miss USA. Time Magazine's “Person of the Year” was “The Protester.” Hot Wheels was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The most popular Christmas gifts were LeapFrog, LeapPad, and the Kindle Fire.

Was 2013 a good year for wine?

2013 Vintage

Bordeaux had a particularly poor year with various problems from wet weather to hailstorms plaguing the vintage. Sauternes, however – as is often the case when dry Bordeaux performs poorly – performed very well. Burgundy was good and Beaujolais, in particular, shone.

Was 2013 a good year for cabernet?

For many winemakers and vintners, California's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon vintage is quite simply the finest of their careers.

What all happened in 2016?

August 5–21 – The 2016 Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time in South America. August 24 – A 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing 299 people. August 31 – The Brazilian Senate votes (61–20) to impeach the President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff.

What cool things happened in 2016?

As the year comes to a close, here are seven more wonderful things that happened in 2016.

• Michael Phelps and Team USA Dominated at the Rio Olympics. ...
• More Women Were Elected to the Senate Than Ever Before. ...
• The Chicago Cubs Won the World Series. ...
• The Measles Are Done-zo in the Americas.

What events will happen in 2021?

If everything goes right, we can dare to look forward to these notable spots in 2021.

• The Tokyo Olympics. ...
• Eurovision Song Contest. ...
• NASA's Perseverance rover lands on Mars. ...
• Traveling and large gatherings. ...
• Widespread Covid-19 immunity. ...
• UEFA Euro Championship. ...
• T20 Cricket World Cup. ...
• The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.

What was happening in April 2014?

2014 Crimean crisis: NATO suspends "all practical civilian and military cooperation" with Russia as a result of the annexation of Crimea, and no sign that Russian troops have withdrawn from the Ukrainian border. (CNN)