What were the headlines in 2011?
Overview. The threat of nuclear disaster in Japan and the killing of Osama bin Laden by Navy SEALs were two of the breaking news stories that captured the greatest amount of public attention in 2011. But Americans also kept a steady watch on the economy at home.
What was the biggest news in 2011?
Here’s what happened.
- Egyptian revolution begins.
- New Zealand earthquake.
- Japan earthquake and tsunami.
- Charlie Sheen fired from Two and a Half Men.
- Game Of Thrones premieres.
- Fidel Castro resigns.
- Pope John Paul II is beatified.
- Osama bin Laden is killed.
What happened on the 26th of November 2011?
2011 – NATO attack in Pakistan: NATO forces in Afghanistan attack a Pakistani check post in a friendly fire incident, killing 24 soldiers and wounding 13 others.
What bad events happened in 2011?
Nuclear meltdowns and budget standoffs, crumbling dictators and rioting Canadians — not to mention a couple devastating storms, the fall of the foundation of physics, and a pregnant maid. The only thing for certain about 2011 was chaos.
What famous events happened on November 26th?
November 26 significant News Events, History from 26th November
- 1922 Egypt — King Tut’s Tomb.
- 1942 U.S.A. — “Casablanca”
- 1977 UK — TV Take Over By The Ashtar Command.
- 1925 France — Political Unrest.
- 1935 China — Self-governing North China.
- 1941 U.S.A. — Thanksgiving Day Established.
What happened on November 26th in history?
In his first presidential proclamation, George Washington designated November 26, 1789 as a Day of National Thanksgiving. The next president to issue a Thanksgiving Proclamation was Abraham Lincoln, who in 1863, also designated November 26. Thanksgiving was practiced in America by early English colonists.
What was happening in 2011 Australia?
13 January – 278 millimetres (10.9 in) of rain falls in 24 hours at Scamander in north east Tasmania leads to flash flooding in the town, along with St Helens. 14 January – Major floods occur across much of western and central Victoria totally inundating the town of Carisbrook and causing evacuations in many others.