What was going on in April 2014?

What was going on in April 2014?

2014 Fort Hood shooting: A shooting is reported at the Fort Hood Army Base near the US town of Killeen, Texas with reports of at least four deaths, including the gunman, and 14 injuries. (Washington Post)

What happened in the news in 2014?

The Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine between Russian-backed separatists and government troops, and the emergence of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) dominated the headlines in 2014.

What social events happened in 2014?

The Biggest News Stories of 2014

1. Ebola Epidemic Becomes Global Health Crisis.
2. Disasters on Malaysian Airlines.
3. Fighting in Ukraine and Crimea.
4. Deadly Israel-Hamas Conflict.
5. Rise of a Brutal New Terror Group.
6. World Shows It’s Competitive Side in Sochi and Rio.
7. Republicans Take Control of the Senate in Midterm Elections.

What happened on April 1st?

1938 – The Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown, NY. 1939 – The U.S. recognized the Franco government in Spain at end of Spanish civil war. 1941 – The first contract for advertising on a commercial FM radio station began on W71NY in New York City. 1945 – U.S. forces invaded Okinawa during World War II.

What major world events happened in 2013?

United States government re-opens

• Lance Armstrong.
• President Obama is inaugurated.
• Russia meteor explodes near Chelyabinsk.
• North Korea continues missile and nuclear tests.
• EF-5 tornado hits Moore, Oklahoma.
• Turkey anti-government protests.
• Sarin gas attacks against citizens of Syria.
• garment factory in Bangladesh collapses.

What pop culture events happened in 2012?

The 13 biggest pop culture moments of 2012

1. Linsanity takes over the NBA.
2. Whitney Houston dies.
3. Encyclopedia Britannica suspends print edition.
4. Fifty Shades of Grey sparks “mommy porn” revolution.
5. The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises square off at the box-office.
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7. London’s Summer Olympics delight.