Events that changed the world 2006-present

By Lallos
  • Avian Influenza spreads around the World

    Avian Influenza spreads around the World

  • Saddam Hussein, president of Iraq 1979-2003 is killed

    Saddam Hussein, president of Iraq 1979-2003 is killed

  • The influence of the European Union (EU) moves further eastwards as the former Soviet states Romania and Bulgaria are accepted to enter the EU.

    The influence of the European Union (EU) moves further eastwards as the former Soviet states Romania and Bulgaria are accepted to enter the EU.

  • IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, the largest and most detailed report on climate change so far

    IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, the largest and most detailed report on climate change so far

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    Global financial crisis

    Is it over yet?
  • After decades of conflicts between the Balkan people, and including forces from several European nations as well as the USA and Canada, Kosovo declares itself independent.

    After decades of conflicts between the Balkan people, and including forces from several European nations as well as the USA and Canada, Kosovo declares itself independent.

  • UN report: Half of the world’s population lives in urban areas

    UN report: Half of the world’s population lives in urban areas

  • Barack Obama becomes president of the U.S.

    Barack Obama becomes president of the U.S.

  • Haiti Earthquake kills over 200,000 people

    Haiti Earthquake kills over 200,000 people

  • Arab spring

    Arab spring

    In December 2010 an up rise that later on would be referred to as the Arab spring starts in Tunisia
  • Earthquake and tsunami in Japan

    Earthquake and tsunami in Japan

    Tsunami in Japan in March , leading to meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear power plant and later on a Japanese plan to stop all nuclear power plants by 2042.
  • Bin Laden

    Bin Laden

    May 1st, Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist organization al Qaida is killed by US troops in Pakistan
  • Hurricane Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy

    Affecting the U.S east coast from Florida-Maine, on October 29th Sandy flooded New York. Estimated total cost of damages: $65 billion Millions of dollars were donated to help rebuild New York after Hurricane Sandy.

  • President Obama turns to the congress and U.S. allies to solve Syria conflict

    11.40-12.35