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Australian Wildfires
Australian Wildfires continue to spread at alarming rates. People are asked to evacuate as millions of acres are engulfed by flames. The wildfires are just the latest sign of human environmental harm. -
Trump Impeachment Trial
The impeachment trial of Trump starts. The president is accused of Abuse of power Obstruction of Congress. This is important because it could mean that the president could be kicked out of the office which has only happened a handful of times. -
First Case of COVID in America
The first US resident is officially infected by COVID after visiting China. This marks the beginning of the largest pandemic in the last century. We are finally starting to recover from this pandemic. -
Kobe and Gianna Bryant pass away
Kobe and Gianna Bryant pass away in a helicopter crash in California. One of the most popular idols and heroes that inspired many of our generation dies. This came with widespread GLOBAL media coverage and was an overall very sad event. -
Brexit
Brexit officially leaves the EU. This reflects the large continuity of rising nationalism around the world. Though British economy and British Pound both lost value: Brexit means Brexit. -
The Chiefs Win
The Chiefs win the Superbowl over the 49ers. This is one of the last major sporting events before the COVID pandemic. Funny to think a month or two later, we wouldn’t even be leaving our houses. This reflects the larger theme of the role of the COVID 19 pandemic. -
First COVID Death In America
The first officially reported death of COVID in the US. This marks the first of many and a warning sign of what is to come before the United States becomes the world leader in COVID-19 infections. -
COVID 19 Is Labeled A Pandemic
The WHO labels COVID as a global pandemic. The world now begins to realize the severity of the virus and starts taking action. This action varies from place to place and some leaders like Brazil’s President and our’s continue to downplay the seriousness of the virus. NBA suspends season due to COVID. This follows the WHO’s decision to declare COVID a global pandemic and shows organizations beginning to make changes due to COVID. -
Economic Fallout
The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 2,300 points in the wake of the COVID pandemic announcement. This is an example of the economic impact that COVID has had on not just the US but also the world. This hit signifies the industrial downfall across industries and shows the interconnectedness between countries and within the country itself. -
George Floyd Protests
George Floyd is killed by police officers in Minnesota after having a knee placed on his neck for over 7 minutes. Because of this event, BLM protests and riots ensue; pushing for change. These protests were worldwide and largely organized in a very short amount of time. This displays the power of technology in not just recording the initial recording but also the planning of many of these protests.