What was happening in 2011 in the UK?
6 August – The 2011 English riots began. Prime Minister David Cameron cut short his holiday to chair a meeting of the COBRA Committee as rioting in London continued into its third day and violence spreads across England with Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Bristol also affected.
What were the big events in 2011?
Overview. The threat of nuclear disaster in Japan and the killing of Osama bin Laden by Navy SEALs were two of the breaking news stories that captured the greatest amount of public attention in 2011. But Americans also kept a steady watch on the economy at home.
What pop culture events happened in 2012?
The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises square 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.
What was happening in September 2011?
Protesters Attack Israeli Embassy in Cairo (Sept. 9): Thousands of protestors attack the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, demolishing a protective wall while Egyptian security forces watched. The attack in Egypt comes just one week after Turkey expels Israel’s ambassador. American Hikers Released From Prison in Iran (Sept.
What pop culture events happened in 2010?
52 Pop Culture Moments That Will Take You Back to 2010 — Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress Included
- Katy Perry Turned Up the Heat in the “California Gurls” Music Video.
- Sex and the City 2 Made Us Cherish Our Friends.
- If “Like a G6” Isn’t STILL Going Through Your Head to This Day, You Did 2010 Wrong.
What was happening in October 2011?
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.