What was the biggest news in 2010?
What was the biggest news in 2010?
Top 10 News Stories of 2010
- WikiLeaks Dumps Documents. Dan Kitwood / Getty Images.
- Haiti Earthquake. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images.
- Chile’s Miner Miracle.
- Economy Busts and EU Bailouts.
- North Korea Attacks.
- Iran’s Nuclear Defiance.
- Hello (and Goodbye) Vuvuzela.
- U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq End.
What happened in the decade of 2010?
The decade began amid the chaotic wake of a global financial crisis, and ended with the impeachment of a U.S. president. The growing use of social media fueled mass protest movements, bringing millions of people together around the globe in pursuit of common objectives.
What was going on in the economy in 2010?
In 2010 the job market began to emerge from the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. U.S. employment is up, the layoff rate is down, and the average wage (after adjusting for inflation) has improved modestly. Between December 2009 and October 2010 the reported layoff rate fell almost a fifth.
Who is the biggest pop culture icon?
OPRAH WINFREY.
What was the top news story in 2010?
From massive leaks of secret, scandalous documents to a World Cupthat was literally buzzing with regional flair, these 10 news stories were tops in 2010. WikiLeaks Dumps Documents Dan Kitwood / Getty Images
What was the most important event in 2010?
But looking back at the biggest events that happened that year—from The Tonight Show drama with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien to the release of Apple’s first iPad (Note: There have been 20 additional models since)—it’s almost as if 2010 was another lifetime altogether.
What was the year in the United States in 2010?
Events in the year 2010 in the United States . On January 25, 2010, Barack Obama hosted the 2008–09 Los Angeles Lakers at the White House following their victory in the 2009 NBA Finals to end the 2008–09 NBA season. Problems playing this file? See media help.
What was the biggest news story of the past decade?
The past decade has seen heartwarming stories like the birth of Britain’s Prince George, tragedies like the Haiti earthquake, and conflicts like the war in Syria. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.