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911
911 was the terrorist attack when they flew planes into the world trade center. The effects were devastating, 2,996 people were killed. It was the most devastating attack in modern history. -
Bali Bombings
The bombings in Bali, Indonesia killed 202 people and injured 300. The bombs blew up two popular nightclubs. -
Iraq War Begins
The Iraq War began when George W. Bush sent troops into Iraq because he felt that the United states was vulnerable after 911. During this war Osama Bin Laden was killed. -
Tsunami
The largest earthquake in recorded history took place in the Indian Ocean. This 9.3 earthquake created a huge tsunami that killed 186,983 people and 40,000 people are still missing! -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was the 2nd most devastating hurricane in US history! It was also the most costly, the total cost was 110 billion dollars to recover from. The total death toll was 1,836 people. -
Massive landslide
At 10:30 a cliff collapsed creating a massive mudslide that killed an astounding number of 1,126 people. -
Mississippi Bridge Collapses
On August 1, 2007 a bridge in Mississippi collapsed killing 13 people during rush hour! The bridge hung over the Mississippi River and this accident shut down the major highway for months! -
Bejing Olympics
The Bejing Olympics were probably the most stunning olympics ever! There were 43 world records and 123 olympic records made during the olympics. -
Typhoon Morakot
The deadliest typhoon to ever hit Taiwan in recorded history. This typhoon was only a catagory 1 but killed about 600 people! -
Haiti Earthquake
The Haiti Earthquake was a 7 magnatude earthquake that killed the most people in recorded earthquake history! The estimated death toll was around 316,000 and over 1,000,000 people were left homeless! -
The Royal Wedding
The royal wedding was a very happy time when Prince William married Princess Kate in London. About 2 billion people came and watched the couple get married. -
Colorado Theater Shooting
On July 20, 2012 at a movie theater in Colorado a man killed 12 people at a premiere for Batman. This shooting could change security at movie theaters everywhere. He bought all his weapons online with no background check!
