What happened in the year of 2014?

What happened in the year of 2014?

February – The West African Ebola virus epidemic begins, infecting at least 28,616 people and killing at least 11,310 people, the most severe both in terms of numbers of infections and casualties. 7–23 February – The XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia.

What major events happened in 2010?

Popular Culture 2010

• Russia Suicide bombers.
• Haiti magnitude 7 earthquake.
• Chile Earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude.
• United Arab Emirates Burj Khalifa.
• United States Affordable Care Act passes in Congress.
• United States BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster.
• Afghanistan US increases the number of troops.
• Floods in Pakistan.

What were the biggest stories of 2013?

In 2013, stories, such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Cleveland kidnapping, captivated the world. People also eagerly awaited the verdicts from the controversial George Zimmerman and Jodi Arias trials. New words “twerk” and “selfie” were added to the dictionary this year, and the world welcomed a new pope and a new royal baby.

What happened in 2013?

Dec. 19, 2013— — intro: As the year 2014 quickly approaches, another memorable year full of incredible news and remarkable people comes to an end. In 2013, stories, such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Cleveland kidnapping, captivated the world.

What did we get addicted to in 2013?

From the year’s biggest stories to who and what we got addicted to in 2013. Act 1: From selfies and binge-watching shows to twerking and cronuts, it was the year for new words. Dec. 19, 2013— — intro: As the year 2014 quickly approaches, another memorable year full of incredible news and remarkable people comes to an end.

What are some stories that have captured the world’s attention?

Stories That Captivated the Worldtext: On March 13, Pope Francis became the first pope to emerge from Latin America. The following month on April 15, two homemade bombs ripped through the crowd of fans and runners at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and wounding nearly 300 others.