2012 in Review

  • The Artist wins Academy Award

    The Artist wins Academy Award
    • Best picture at 84th
    • No silent film had won since 1929
  • Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee

    Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
    • 10,000 people picniced in the gardens of Buckingham Palace
    • Queen Elizabeth's 60th year on throne
  • London Olympics

    London Olympics
    • Michael Phelps becomes most decorated olympian ever. -Oscar Pisorius, an amputee, competes.
  • Neil Armstrong Dies

    Neil Armstrong Dies
    • First man to step foot on the moon
    • Died at 82
  • Chris Stevens killed

    Chris Stevens killed
    • Was killed in Libya.
    • Also happened to be an ambassador of Libya.
  • Free Fall Record Broken

    Free Fall Record Broken
    • Got up to 833 mph
    • Shattered speed of sound
  • Lance Armstrong loses titles

    Lance Armstrong loses titles
    • Loses titles becasuse he took drugs to enhance his peformance.
    • Was one of the best cyclists ever.
  • Hurricane Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy
    • Winds got to be as high as 115 mph.
    • Many people had to evcuate their homes.
  • Obama Re-elected

    Obama Re-elected
    • Beats Mitt Romney
    • Serves second term
  • Gangnam Style is most viewed video on YouTube ever

    Gangnam Style is most viewed video on YouTube ever
    • Reached over one billion views.
    • Earned Guinnes World Record title for most liked video.