Vol. 2010s · No. 2011 · PRICE 25¢
The 2011 Times
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January 2011 | Middle East
Revolutions, Royalty, and Technological Turning Points
The year 2011 was defined by political uprisings across the Middle East, monumental cultural milestones, and tragic natural disasters. From the birth of the Arab Spring to the tragic passing of Steve Jobs, it was a pivotal year that reshaped global politics, technology, and pop culture forever.
Tōhoku Earthquake and Fukushima Tsunami
A catastrophic magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, triggering a massive tsunami and a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
The Death of Osama bin Laden
U.S. Navy SEALs conducted a covert raid on a compound in Pakistan, resulting in the death of the al-Qaeda founder and mastermind behind the September 11 attacks.
Also this year
Royal Wedding of William and Kate
April 29, 2011 | Westminster Abbey
Over two billion people worldwide tuned in to watch Prince William marry Kate Middleton in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The Passing of Steve Jobs
October 5, 2011 | Technology
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at age 56, sparking global mourning for the visionary who revolutionized personal computing, music, and mobile phones.
Game of Thrones Series Premiere
April 17, 2011 | HBO
HBO debuted its groundbreaking fantasy adaptation, introducing global audiences to the brutal power struggles of Westeros and changing television history.
The Release of Skyrim
November 11, 2011 | Gaming
Bethesda launched The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, captivating millions with its vast open world and setting a new high watermark for modern role-playing video games.
Harry Potter Film Franchise Concludes
July 15, 2011 | Cinema
The premiere of Deathly Hallows – Part 2 brought a historic decade of wizarding cinema to a record-breaking, emotional end.