2012

Highlights Of 2012

By kperez0647

  • SOPA Introduced

    SOPA Introduced
    WikipeidaThe Stop Online Piracy Act is a bill created to help stop online trafficking of property and goods. This law expands criminal laws for unathorized streaming of copyrighted online content.

  • Whitney Houston Death

    Whitney Houston Death
    CBS NewsWhitney Houston, singer and artist, was found dead in the Beverly Hilton Hotel due to accidental drowning in the bath. The cause of her death, aside from the drowning, was the atherosclitoric heart desease and drug use.

  • Kony 2012

    Kony 2012
    WikipediaKony 2012 was a short film created by the Inisible Children Inc. Organiztion in order to promote the "Stop Kony" Movement. This movement is made to have African cult and militia leader, Joseph Kony, globally known and arrested.

  • April 3rd Tornado Outbreak

    April 3rd Tornado Outbreak
    WikipediaWikipeidaA tornado outbreak in North Texas and Louisiana had 22 tornadoes going through most of Dallas. This outbreak damaged 1,100 homes, destroyed 349, and caused many injuries. The estamated damage was 1 billion dollars in only 6 and a half hours.

  • Supermoon 2012

    Supermoon 2012
    ExaminerOn Saturday, May 5, 2012, the moon was about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter. This made it the biggest and brightest moon of the year.

  • Shooting Near Auburn University

    Shooting Near Auburn University
    CNNA shooting at a pool party near the Auburn University campus left three dead and three wounded. Desmonte D. Leonard was the suspect responsible for the tragic shooting.

  • The 2012 Summer Olympics Begins

    The 2012 Summer Olympics Begins
    WikipediaOn this day, the 2012 Summer Olympics started and took place in London. This multi-sport and international event sold about 8 million tickets in total.

  • Neil Armstrong Death

    Neil Armstrong Death
    WikipediaNeil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, died on this day at age 82. This American hero died due complications from cardiovascular procedures.

  • Obama Accepts Presidential Nomination

    Obama Accepts Presidential Nomination
    wikipediaPresident Barack Obama, once again, accepts the presidential nomination and becomes an official nominee to be the President.

  • Hurricane Sandy Forms

    Hurricane Sandy Forms
    WikipediaOn this day, a low pressure hurrican began developing and began taking on most of the eastern United Stated. In only days, this became the hurricane became a big devastating disaster as it caused an incredible amount of destruction and left 253 dead.

  • Obama Wins Second Term

    Obama Wins Second Term
    Fox NewsPresident Barack became the President of the United States once again for his second term. He defeated Mitt Romney in this re-election.

  • Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting

    Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting
    CNNAdam Lanza, murdered 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Among the victims were 20 children among the age of 6 and 7. Funerals have been made for the victims of this tragedy.