What fun things happened in 2014?

In the year 2014, Sunday Night Football (NBC) was the most popular TV show, and Guardians of the Galaxy was the highest-grossing film. 12 Years a Slave won an Academy Award for Best Picture, and Modern Family (ABC) won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. Jay Leno hosted The Tonight Show for the last time.

What major event happened in 2014 in the US?

U.S. air attacks against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria began in August, but after more than three months, U.S. intelligence officials said minimal progress had been made against the Islamic terror group.

What are some fun facts about 2015?

15 of the best things that happened in 2015

1. The United States Supreme Court affirms same-sex marriage.
2. Canada’s prime minister appoints a gender-equal cabinet.
3. The discoveries made on Pluto.
4. NASA confirms the presence of water on Mars.
5. 195 countries sign the world’s first accord on climate change.

What happened in 2017 trivia?

America was treated to the first total solar eclipse in 99 years. More than 70 years after it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes, the USS Indianapolis was re-discovered by civilian researchers 8,000 feet below the Pacific surface. Health care costs increased in the year 2017 faster than the rate of inflation.

What war was going on in 2014?

By the time the U.S. and NATO combat mission formally ended in December 2014, the 13-year Afghanistan War had become the longest war ever fought by the United States.

What was happening in May 2014?

Here are the key events in world news for the month of May 2014. Fighting Escalates in Eastern Ukraine, Referendums Held (May 2): The Ukrainian government launches an offensive in the rebel-held eastern city of Sloviansk. The separatists shoot down two Ukrainian military helicopters in the fighting.

What crazy things happened in 2015?

Major global events that shook 2015

• Terror in France.
• China stock market crash.
• FIFA scandal.
• Volkswagen emissions cheating.
• Turkey-Russia dispute.
• Cuba and US restore ties.
• New Greek debt drama.
• Climate agreement.

What all happened in 2017?

Here are 17 stories that dominated 2017, and whose impact will continue to be felt in the years to come.

• President Donald Trump’s tweets.
• The Women’s March.
• Harvey Weinstein allegations and the #MeToo movement.
• Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
• The Russia investigation.
• James Comey’s firing and testimony.

What came out in 2013?

Popular movies released in 2013 include Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Great Gatsby, Man of Steel, World War Z, Anchorman 2, American Hustle and the Wolf of Wall Street.

What major world event happened in 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. February 7–23 – The XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia.

What major world events happened in 2014?

Ten Most Significant World Events in 2014

• Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappears.
• Scotland Votes to Remain Part of the United Kingdom.
• Eurozone Economies Falter—Again.
• Pro-Democracy Protests Erupt in Hong Kong.
• Narendra Modi Wins in India.
• Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Stall.
• Oil Prices Crash.

What big thing happened in 2016?

August 5–21 – The 2016 Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time in South America. August 24 – A 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing 299 people. August 31 – The Brazilian Senate votes (61–20) to impeach the President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff.

What major happened in 2017?

Devastating hurricanes, deadly wildfires and the rise of the #MeToo movement were among the top news stories. — — It was a year we won’t soon forget. From Donald Trump’s inauguration to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, these were the biggest stories of the year.

What bad events happened in 2016?

25 Awful Things That Happened In 2016

• Millions of Bees died due to gross human incompetence.
• Brangelina is no more.
• On July 8th Five Dallas Police Officers were murdered by a sniper at a Black Lives Matter event.
• A 20 year old college student was shot and killed while playing Pokemon Go at a park in San Francisco.

What was 2013 famous for?

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.

What things happened in 2017?

What major event happened in 2016?

What bad happened in 2015?

10 of the Most Shocking Deaths of 2015

1. Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris.
2. Germanwings Plane Crash.
3. Deaths by Police Officers.
4. Amtrak Train Crash.
5. Prison Escape in New York.
6. Charleston Church Shooting.
7. On-Air Shooting in Virginia.
8. Major Murder Trials.

What’s the longest movie ever made?

85 hour The Cure for Insomnia
The longest film ever made was the 85 hour The Cure for Insomnia (USA 1987), directed by John Henry Timmis IV and premiered in its entirety at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA from 31 January to 3 February 1987.