The Royal Wedding
When: 29th April Where: London What: The moment thousands had been waiting for, Prince William tied the knot to long-term love Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey on 29th April. The couple attended two receptions and a national bank holiday was declared.
Osama Bin Laden Killed
When: 2nd May Where: Pakistan What: Osama Bin Laden was killed by US special forces during a raid on hideout in Pakistan, and his body buried at sea.
Elizabeth Taylor Dies
When: 23rd March Where: Los Angeles What: Screen siren and Oscar-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor passed away at the age of 79, after suffering from congestive heart failure.
Japan Tsunami
When: 11th March Where: Japan What: The earthquake caused an even more devasating tsunami, which killed thousands and tore up hundreds of towns.
Japan Earthquake
When: 11th March Where: Japan What: Mass devastation was caused when Japan suffered a devasating earthquake.
Ryan Giggs Super Injuction
When: 23rd May Where: Manchester What: After a long-standing battle for privacy, Manchester United star Ryan Giggs was finally unmasked as the footballer at the centre of the superinjunction row, after an affair with Celebrity Big Brother star Imogen Thomas.
President Barack Obama State Visit to London
When: 24th May Where: London What: Barak Obama and First Lady Michelle dazzed officials during atrip to London in May.
Kate Moss and Jamie Hince’s Wedding
When: 1st July Where: The Cotswolds What: One of the most stylish brides of the year, supermodel Kate Moss tied the knot to Kills rocker Jamie Hince, surrounded by 11 beautiful bridesmaids and watched by a celeb-packed congregation during a ceremony in the Cotswolds.
Final Harry Potter
When: 7th July Where: London What: There were tears aplenty as the stars of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter descended on London’s Leicester square for the premiere of the final ever wizarding movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Amy Winehouse Dies
When: 23rd July Where: London What: Music fans everywhere mourned the loss of singer Amy Winehouse, after her sudden death from an alcohol overdose at the age of 27.
Steve Jobs Loses Battle With Cancer
When: 6th October Where: California, USA What: In October legendary Apple founder Steve Jobs sadly lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, sparking scenes of mourning around the globe.
Colonel Gaddafi Killed
When: 20th October Where: Libya What: After months of intense fighting, Gaddafi’s Libya finally fell and the dictator shot, after he was found hiding in a sewer of his home town of Sirte.
Conrad Murray Charged With The Manslaughter Of Micheal Jackson
When: 7th November Where: California, USA What: After a widely publicised trial, US doctor Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years behind bars for the manslaughter of pop star Michael Jackson.
Silvio Berlusconi Resigns
When: 12th November
Where: Italy
What: After a year of Bunga Bunga scandal, followed by the near-collapse of the Euro, scandalous politician Silvio Berlusconi finally resigned from office.
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