2007 Atlantic hurricane season overview and notable storms 2007 Atlantic hurricane season Summary of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season: timing, unusual pre‑season activity, notable storms and impacts, how systems formed and were tracked, and the season's legacy for for…
2007 Cricket World Cup International One Day International tournament held in the West Indies from 13 March to 28 April 2007, featuring 16 teams, a group stage, Super 8 phase and Australia victorious in…
2007 FIFA Women's World Cup The fifth FIFA Women's World Cup, held in China in 2007 with 16 teams. Germany retained the title, defeating Brazil in the final. Overview, format, key facts, and lasting impact.
2007 French presidential election The two-round presidential contest in France held on 21–22 April and 5–6 May 2007. Key candidates included Nicolas Sarkozy and Ségolène Royal; Sarkozy won the presidency in the run…
2007 Universal Forum of Cultures — Monterrey, Mexico 2007 Universal Forum of Cultures International cultural forum held in Monterrey from September to December 2007 promoting intercultural dialogue, sustainable development and civic participation through exhibitions…
2007–08 UEFA Cup Summary of the 2007–08 UEFA Cup: format, participants, key matches and the final won by Zenit St. Petersburg over Rangers on 14 May 2008.
2007–08 Washington Capitals season Summary of the Washington Capitals' 2007–08 NHL season, marked by Alexander Ovechkin's rise, a midseason coaching change toward an uptempo style, a playoff berth, and the emergence…
2008 (MMVIII): Overview and Notable Events 2008 A concise encyclopedia overview of the year 2008: calendar details, major global events (financial crisis, Beijing Olympics, Sichuan quake), political milestones, and scientific an…
2008 in movies Overview of major films, trends, awards, and lasting influence in the global film industry during 2008, highlighting prominent releases, industry shifts, and critical milestones.
Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence On 17 February 2008 Kosovo's assembly declared independence from Serbia. The move followed years of UN administration and diplomacy, prompted international debate, and was the subj…
2008 Lincolnshire earthquake A magnitude 3.9 earthquake beneath Lincolnshire, England on 27 February 2008 that was felt across the East Midlands and Hull; only minor injury reported and no fatalities.
2008 Sichuan earthquake (Wenchuan earthquake) 2008 Sichuan earthquake A major earthquake that struck Sichuan province, China on May 12, 2008, causing widespread destruction, tens of thousands of casualties, large-scale displacement, and extensive rec…
2008 Summer Olympics (Beijing) — Games of the XXIX Olympiad 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing from 8–24 August. The Games featured 10,500 athletes, 302 events in 28 sports, large new venues such as the Bird's Nest, notable athle…
2008 UEFA Cup Final: Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rangers 2008 UEFA Cup Final Summary and context of the 2008 UEFA Cup Final held at the City of Manchester Stadium between Zenit St. Petersburg and Rangers, including key moments, managers, and significance.
2008 United States presidential election Overview of the 2008 U.S. presidential election: principal candidates, primary battles, campaign issues, electoral outcome, and the election's significance in American politics.
2009: calendar facts and a global overview of events and significance 2009 Summary of the year 2009: calendar position, international observances, major global events in politics, health, science, culture and technology, and notable distinctions.
2009 Atlantic hurricane season Overview of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season: timeline, characteristics, notable features, impacts, and how the season compared to long-term activity.
2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Lahore 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team Overview of the March 3, 2009 armed attack on the Sri Lanka touring cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan: events, casualties, perpetrators, aftermath and its effect on international cr…
2009 Victorian bushfires (Black Saturday) 2009 Victorian bushfires A series of catastrophic bushfires in Victoria, Australia on 7 February 2009—known as Black Saturday—killed 173 people, injured hundreds, destroyed thousands of buildings and promp…
2009 WWE Draft (WWE roster draft at Philips Arena) 2009 WWE Draft Overview and context of the 2009 WWE Draft held April 13, 2009 in Atlanta, including format, purpose, brand history, and the event's effects on Raw, SmackDown, and ECW rosters.
2010 — notable year of events, culture, and global changes 2010 A concise account of the year 2010: calendar facts, major global events, cultural and technological developments, United Nations designations, and lasting significance.
2010 Pakistan flood crisis 2010 Pakistan floods A series of severe monsoon floods in Pakistan in July–August 2010 inundated roughly one-fifth of the country, affected about 20 million people, and caused widespread destruction of…
2010 Pichilemu earthquakes A M6.9 earthquake struck near Pichilemu on 11 March 2010. The event was distinct from the Feb 27 Maule quake, produced intraplate normal faulting, generated aftershocks and a PTWC…
2010 United Kingdom general election A nationwide election held on 6 May 2010 to choose 650 MPs. The result produced a hung parliament and led to the Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition government under David Came…
2010 United States Census The 2010 United States Census was the 23rd decennial count, taken April 1, 2010; it recorded 308,745,538 people, used a short ten-question form, and informed apportionment, redistr…
2010 Winter Olympics (Vancouver and Whistler) 2010 Winter Olympics The XXI Olympic Winter Games held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, in February 2010: overview, venues, organization, sporting highlights, and the event's legacy and impacts.
2010 Winter Paralympics International multi-sport event for athletes with a disability held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, from 12–21 March 2010, featuring five winter sports and a legacy of increased…
2010–2011 Queensland floods A major series of floods that struck Queensland, Australia, from December 2010 to January 2011, driven by a strong La Niña, cyclone activity and record rainfall that inundated vast…
2011 Atlantic hurricane season An above‑average Atlantic hurricane season (June–November 2011) marked by numerous tropical cyclones, several major hurricanes including Irene and Katia, notable landfalls, and wid…
2011 Daytona 500 Season-opening NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb 20, 2011; Trevor Bayne, age 20, won unexpectedly after Dale Earnhardt Jr. claimed the pole but was sidelined by…
2011 Egyptian Revolution: Causes, events, and aftermath 2011 Egyptian revolution A concise encyclopedia article on the 2011 Egyptian Revolution: its causes, major events, government response, role of social media, and its immediate political consequences.
2011 England riots: causes, spread and consequences 2011 England riots A concise overview of the August 2011 civil disturbances in England: origins, how they spread, key events, consequences for communities and policing, and issues raised by subsequen…
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup — overview, key matches, and legacy 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Summary of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany: format, key results, Japan’s historic victory, standout players and tournament legacy.
2011 Joplin tornado (May 22, 2011) 2011 Joplin tornado Catastrophic EF5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, killing 158 people, injuring about 1,150, and causing roughly $2.8 billion in damage — the costliest U.S. tor…
2011 Norway attacks A coordinated bombing and mass shooting in Norway on 22 July 2011 that killed 77 people; information on the events, perpetrator, victims, legal outcome and national and internation…
2011 Pan American Games (Guadalajara, Mexico) 2011 Pan American Games The 16th Pan American Games were held in Guadalajara, Mexico (14–30 October 2011). More than 6,000 athletes from 42 nations contested 36 sports across venues in Jalisco, with notab…
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami A major megathrust earthquake off Japan on 11 March 2011 that generated a catastrophic tsunami, widespread destruction, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident; one of the most…
2011 Tucson mass shooting at Gabrielle Giffords' constituent event 2011 Tucson shooting On Jan 8, 2011 in Tucson, a gunman opened fire at Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's constituent event, wounding 19 (six fatally). Jared Lee Loughner was arrested and later pleaded guilty a…
2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot A large-scale public disturbance in downtown Vancouver on June 15, 2011, after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals; caused injuries, arrests and significant property damage and prompt…
2011 Virginia earthquake A magnitude 5.8 intraplate earthquake near Mineral, Virginia on August 23, 2011, felt across much of eastern North America and notable for its wide area of impact and structural da…
2012 — calendar facts, major events, and cultural significance 2012 Overview of the year 2012: calendar placement, recognitions (International Year of Cooperatives, Alan Turing centenary), major world events, cultural phenomena, and symbolic associ…
2012 Anaheim unrest following the fatal shooting of Manuel Diaz 2012 Anaheim riots Civil unrest in Anaheim, California after police shot and killed Manuel Diaz on July 21, 2012. The incident sparked several nights of protests, clashes with police, investigations…
2012 Atlantic hurricane season: overview, notable storms, and unusual features 2012 Atlantic hurricane season Summary of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, its timeline, notable storms and impacts, unusual early activity, and meteorological characteristics and significance.
2012 Aurora, Colorado shooting Mass shooting at a midnight movie screening in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012. Twelve people were killed and dozens injured. The shooter, James Eagan Holmes, was convicted and s…
2012 French presidential election: candidates, results and significance 2012 French presidential election Summary of the 2012 French presidential election, its main candidates, electoral timetable, outcomes and political significance, including François Hollande's victory over Nicolas…
2012 NATO Summit in Chicago A summary of the 2012 NATO leaders' meeting in Chicago: venue, agenda, participants, security measures, outcomes on Afghanistan transition and European missile defence, and its loc…
2012 Pacific hurricane season Summary of the 2012 Pacific hurricane season, its timeline, notable storms (Aletta, Bud, Carlotta, Emilia, Paul), impacts on Mexico and Baja California Sur, and meteorological cont…
2012 Russian presidential election A national election held on 4 March 2012 in which Vladimir Putin won a third presidential term amid constitutional changes, political protests, and debate over the vote’s conduct.
