Events of 2012

  • The Artist Wins Academy Award

    The Artist Wins Academy Award
    The Artist won five Oscars. The Artist is considered a love letter to Hollywood.
  • Vladimir Putin is Elected

    Vladimir Putin is Elected
    He is the president of Russia. He won with 60% of the vote
  • Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee

    Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee
    It's the celebration of her 60th year on the throne. over 4000 beacon lights were lit.
  • London Olympics

    London Olympics
    The United States won the most medals. The United States won 46 gold medals.
  • Neil Armstrong Dies

    Neil Armstrong Dies
    Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon. He died when he was 82.
  • Ambassador Chris Stevens Killed In Libya

    Ambassador Chris Stevens Killed In Libya
    He was killed by a mob. He was one of four Americans killed.
  • Freefall Record Broken

    Freefall Record Broken
    Felix Baumgartner skydived from 24 miles above the New Mexico desert. He was at one point traveling at 833 mph or Mach 1.24, and he shattered the speed of sound during his 4 minute 20 second freefall.
  • Lance Armstrong Loses Titles

    Lance Armstrong Loses Titles
    He was stripped of his seven Tour De France titles. He is suspected of doping.
  • Hurricane Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy
    It was a category one storm. It produced winds of 90 mph with gusts of up to 115 mph.
  • Gangnam Style Hits 1 Billion Hits on Youtube

    Gangnam Style Hits 1 Billion Hits on Youtube
    First video to hit over one billion views on youtube. Won a guinness world record for the most liked video.