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The Events of 2012
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The New York Giants Win Super Bowl
The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots to win the NFL Super Bowl. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Super-Bowl-XLVI-New-York-Giants-New-England-Patriots-postgame-020512 -
Trayvon Martin Shot
While walking, a local neighborhood security guard shot an unarmed Trayvon Martin. This raised national complaints, crying for justice for his murder. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/19/148905661/killing-of-fla-teen-trayvon-martin-becomes-national-story-about-race -
"Kony 2012" Released
This internet filmed is released, attracting mass attention worldwide for his cruel ways. http://www.news.com.au/world-old/its-all-over-the-webs-but-what-is-a-kony/story-e6frfkyi-1226292956990 -
In Wrestlemania XXVIII, the Rock beat John Cena
In a "Once In A Lifetime" match in Miami, Florida, the Rock beat John Cena in an amazing match, to cap off one of the greatest Wrestlemanias in history. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1128202-wrestlemania-28-results-grading-each-superstars-performance -
Man In Miami Eats Off Another Man's Face
In Miami, Rudy Eugene, a 31 year old man, appearantly became high off of drugs and attacked a homeless man, and ate his face off. He was eventually shot by police, and the homeless man became pernamently blind. http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/14/2895973/the-unraveling-of-rudy-eugene.html -
The Los Angeles Kings Win Stanley Cup
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils in a four game sweep to win their first NHL championship. http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nhl/story/_/id/8044737/los-angeles-kings-savor-first-stanley-cup-triumph -
The Miami Heat Win Finals
The trio of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh break through and beat Oklahoma City in five games to win the NBA Finals. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/21/miami-heat-win-2012-nba-title-lebron-james_n_1616646.html -
Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court uphelds President Obama's health care reform laws. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/us/supreme-court-lets-health-law-largely-stand.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 -
Aurora, Colorado Movie Theater Shootings
In Aurora, Colorado, a crazed gunman entered a movie theater and killed 12 people, and injured 58. http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/20/us/colorado-theater-shooting/index.html -
The Summer Olympics Start
The London Summer Olympics start in London, England, which opened one of the world's greatest events. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/olympics-opening-ceremony-james-bond-queen-elizabeth-355449 -
Libyan Rebels Attack the U.S. Embassy
On the 11th anniversery of 9/11, a group of Libyan rebels attack the U.S. embassy, killing four innocent Americans. http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/al-qaeda-responsible-4-attacks-us-embassies-september_653460.html -
Felix Baumgartner Dives From Stratosphere
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner dove 39 kilometers from the atmosphere back to Earth, reaching 834 mph on his way back down. http://abcnews.go.com/US/felix-baumgartner-supersonic-skydive-swimming-touching-water/story?id=17479415 -
The San Fransisco Giants Win World Series
In a dominent four game sweep over Detroit, the San Fransisco Giants win the MLB World Series. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/world-series-game-4-familiar-heroes-emerge-giants-042218277--mlb.html -
Hurricane Sandy Damages the Northeast
On the 30th of October, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey. It eventually killed 46 people and cost $65.6 billion, the second worst hurricane behind Katrina. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/49605748/ -
Barack Obama Wins Re-Election
Barack Obama beat Mitt Romney to win a second term as the President. http://news.discovery.com/history/us-history/president-obama-re-elected-2012-121106.htm -
General Patraeus Resigns After Affair
General David Patraeus resigned from his director of the CIA position after it became public he had a scandal with his biographer. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/petraeus-affair_n_2130146.html -
Hostess Brands Goes Out of Business
Due to a worker strike, Hostess, maker of many delicious snack goods, went out of business and liquidated its products. http://articles.kwch.com/2012-11-16/hostess-brands_35117277 -
Eqyptians Revolt Against New Policies
In response to President Mohamed Morsi's new government policies, the Eqyptian people started a revolt in the capital of Cairo. http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/egypt-pyramids-and-revolution/2012/nov/28/more-turmoil-egypt-over-president-morsis-decree/ -
Two Missing Evansdale Girls Found
For nearly six months, these two girls were missing, until their corpses were found at 7 Bridges Park. http://www.kwqc.com/story/20271640/hunters-find-two-bodies-missing-evansdale-girls -
Newtown, Connecticut School Shooting
Twenty children and six adults were killed by Adam Lanza, who went into Sandy Hook Elementary School and ruthlessly murdered them. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323297104578179271453737596.html
