As we prepare to welcome the new decade with a brand new version of the Roaring ’20s (the 2020’s, that is), let’s take a look back at the Top Stories of the 2010s.
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Although 10 years is a relatively short period of time in the scope of life, a lot has happened over the past decade. For example, in 2010, the iPhone was still a relatively brand new device and most mobile phones were still equipped with QWERTY keyboards for typing (including the now-defunct Blackberry mobile phone). However, technological advances soon brought us the Apple Watch, AirPods, and a short love-affair with Hoverboards (before they began to spontaneously catch on fire).
The 2010s also saw the rise of car-sharing services Uber and Lyft, as well as a ton of Facebook games including Zynga’s Farmville and others. Google+, Vine, and Aereo (free television) all met their ultimate demise during the decade, while the Netflix replacement Qwikster never really saw the light of day.
The #Me Too movement took down Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as well as politicians and television personalities, including Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota and “CBS This Morning” host Charlie Rose. Football star Colin Kaepernick took a knee to protest police shootings against men and women of color. Also, L’il Nas X turned a beat he purchased online for $30 dollars into “Old Town Road” — the longest #1 selling record of all time.
Oh, and let’s not forget that Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON became the must-see musical on Broadway and around the country, with patrons paying thousands or offering their first-born child just for almost impossible to get ticket.
Yes, this all happened over the past 10 years. However, that’s only a snippet of the past decade. Let’s take a look at some of the other more notable Top Stories of the 2010s:
TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE DECADE
Haiti earthquake (2010)
Chilean miners rescued (2010)
Prince William wedding (2011)
10th anniversary of 9/11 (2011)
Apple founder Steve Jobs dies (2011)
Osama Bin Laden killed (2011)
Pop singer Whitney Houston dies (2012)
Trayvon Martin murdered (2012)
Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc (2012)
Boston Marathon bombing (2013)
South African icon Nelson Mandela dies (2013)
Malaysian jet vanishes (2014)
Flint water crisis begins (2014)
Charleston church shooting deaths (2015)
Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage in the US (2015)
Hillary Clinton becomes the first female nominated for president by a major political party (2016)
Donald Trump wins the presidency (2016)
Orlando gay club massacre (2016)
Solar eclipse (2017)
Mueller investigation into Donald Trump launched (2017)
Prince Harry wedding (2018)
Thai cave boys rescue (2018)
Parkland shooting (2018)
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies (2018)
Donald Trump is impeached (2019)
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Did we miss any notable events from the past 10 years? If so, tell us your Top Stories of the 2010s in the comments below.
DJ you are always good with the end of the year list. I have to admit I forgot this was also the end of the decade so this list brought it all together.