The History of the Ocean

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

Period: Jun 14, 1968 to Apr 22, 1969

First 73 year-old to sail solo around world in his 'bathtub' boat.

Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Apr 20, 2010

Began on the 20th of April 2010, in the Gulf Of Mexico.

Japanese Tsunami

Mar 11, 2011

A giant tsunami created by an underwater earthquake that destroyed thousands of buildings and killed millions of people.