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2010s

disruptive

The decade was marked by numerous significant events that disrupted and changed the course of history, from political upheavals and social movements to technological advancements and environmental disasters. The rise of social media and the internet also disrupted traditional forms of communication and media, changing the way people interact with each other and consume information.

key events

2019

31

Dec

Covid-19 — The emergence of a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, led to a global pandemic, affecting millions of people. (wikipedia)

18

oct

Chilean Protests — Massive demonstrations over economic inequality and political corruption rock Chile, leading to a government crackdown. (wikipedia)

10

aug

Jeffrey Epstein Death — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

9

aug

Amazon Rainforest Fires — Wildfires rage across the Amazon rainforest, drawing attention to the environmental impact faced by the region. (wikipedia)

30

jun

G20 Summit — World leaders gather in Osaka to discuss global challenges, including trade tensions and climate change. (wikipedia)

18

jun

Facebook’s Libra — Facebook unveils plans for its digital currency, Libra, triggering debates and regulatory concerns. (wikipedia)

9

jun

Hong Kong Protests — Hong Kong protests against an extradition bill, sparking a movement for greater democratic rights and autonomy. (wikipedia)

10

apr

Black Hole Image — The first-ever image of a black hole is released by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration. (wikipedia)

1

feb

Measles outbreak in the DRC — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

2018

6

aug

California Wildfires — Massive wildfires scorch California, resulting in significant loss of life, destruction of homes, and environmental damage. (wikipedia)

15

jul

France win FIFA World Cup — The 21st World Cup Final takes place in Russia and sees France win the tournament by beating Croatia 4 – 2. (wikipedia)

12

jun

US-North Korea Summit — US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hold the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries. (wikipedia)

21

mar

Malaysian 1MDB Scandal — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is implicated in a multi-billion dollar scandal involving the state investment fund. (wikipedia)

9

feb

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics — The 23rd Winter Olympic Games were held in PyeongChang, South Korea. (wikipedia)

6

feb

Falcon Heavy Launch — SpaceX successfully launches the world’s most powerful rocket, opening new possibilities for space exploration. (wikipedia)

2017

3

apr

Paradise Papers — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

4

nov

Arrest of Saudi Princes — A wave of high-profile arrests takes place in Saudi Arabia, targeting influential politicians and businesspeople. (wikipedia)

10

oct

ʻOumuamua — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

1

oct

#MeToo movement — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

1

oct

Las Vegas Shooting — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

12

jul

Larsen C Ice Shelf Breaks Off — A massive iceberg, one of the largest ever recorded, breaks away from Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf. (wikipedia)

22

feb

Another Earth — NASA announces the discovery of the most Earth-sized planets found in the habitable zone of a single star, called TRAPPIST-1. (nasa)

2016

8

nov

US Presidential Election — Donald Trump is elected as President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton. (wikipedia)

5

aug

Rio Summer Olympics — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

10

jul

Portugal win UEFA Euro 2016 — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

23

jun

Brexit Referendum — UK votes to leave the European Union, triggering political and economic repercussions. (wikipedia)

22

apr

Signing of the Paris Agreement — 175 parties sign the agreement on Earth Day, highlighting global commitment to addressing climate change. (wikipedia)

3

apr

Panama Papers — The Panama Papers leak exposes the offshore financial activities of politicians, businessmen, and celebrities. (wikipedia)

11

feb

First Detection of Gravitational Waves — LIGO confirms detection of gravitational waves proving an essential part of Einstein’s theory of relativity. (wikipedia)

2015

13

nov

Paris Terror Attacks — Coordinated terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris, leading to increased global security concerns. (wikipedia)

25

sep

UN Substainable goals — UN member states commit to 17 goals for sustainable development, including environmental protection. (wikipedia)

14

jul

New Horizons’ Pluto Flyby — After 9 years, NASA’s spacecraft finally reaches the Pluto system providing the first close-up images of the planet. (wikipedia)

25

may

FIFA Corruption Scandal — Several high-ranking FIFA officials are indicted for bribery, leading to a major investigation. (wikipedia)

2014

17

jul

MH17 crash — Flight MH17 is shot down over eastern Ukraine, resulting in the loss of 298 lives. (wikipedia)

13

jul

Germany win FIFA World Cup — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

19

jun

ISIS declares a caliphate — The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) declares a caliphate, establishing its self-proclaimed authority. (wikipedia)

18

mar

Annexation of Crimea — Russia formally annexes Crimea, leading to international condemnation and tensions with Ukraine. (wikipedia)

8

mar

MH370 disappears —  consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

7

feb

Sochi Winter Olympics — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

2013

3

jul

Egyptian President Morsi Ousted — Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first democratically elected president, is overthrown by a military coup. (wikipedia)

9

jun

Edward Snowden Leaks — Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden reveals massive surveillance programs by US intelligence agencies. (wikipedia)

2

apr

First Human Cloned Embryos — Scientists in Oregon, USA, create the first human cloned embryos for research purposes. (New York Times)

2012

6

nov

US Presidential Election — Barack Obama is re-elected as President of the United States, defeating Mitt Romney.

27

jul

London Summer Olympics — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

4

jul

The discovery of the Higgs boson — Discovered by CERN the “God particle” was the last remaining unobserved particle in the Standard Model of physics. (wikipedia)

1

jul

Spain win UEFA Euro 2014 — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

28

jun

Gene Editing Breakthrough — Scientists develop a revolutionary CRISPR-based technique to edit genes with unprecedented precision. (wikipedia)

9

jan

Vatileaks Scandal — Leaked documents expose corruption and financial mismanagement within the Vatican. (wikipedia)

2011

17

dec

Start of Occupy Wall Street — A protest movement against income inequality and corporate greed begins in New York City and spreads globally.

20

oct

Muammar Gaddafi’s murder — Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is captured and killed, marking the end of his regime. (wikipedia)

5

oct

Death Of Steve Jobs — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

16

sep

First 3D-printed Human Organ — Scientists create a functional blood vessel using a 3D printer. (BBC)

7

jul

London Bombings — A series of coordinated bombings by Islamist extremists target public transport in London, killing 52 people.

11

mar

Fukushima nuclear disaster — Meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant following a massive earthquake and tsunami. (wikipedia)

2010

11

jul

Spain win FIFA World Cup — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

12

feb

Vancouver Winter Olympics — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. (wikipedia)

17

Dec

Arab spring — consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

21

may

Artificial biological life — Researchers successfully create the first synthetic organism with an artificially synthesised genome. (Science Journal)

20

Apr

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill — The Deepwater Horizon oil rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, causing the largest oil spill in US history. (wikipedia)

5

apr

Cash for Influence Scandal — British politicians are caught in a newspaper sting operation, offering influence for cash. (wikipedia)

12

jan

Haiti Earthquake — A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Haiti, killing over 200,000 people and leaving millions homeless. (wikipedia)