Chris Wallace
Anchor, CNN
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The 2010s was a decade of global economic recovery, political revolutions, social progress, and technological advancement. It also saw the rise of China, the War on Terror, the Arab Spring, the Paris Agreement, and the rise of digital media and online platforms.
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1. Occupy Wall Street Around 1,000 people marched through the streets of New York City’s Financial District in September 2011 under an “Occupy Wall Street” banner. The protesters condemned income inequality and the influence of money in politics and called for an overhaul of what they saw as a failing financial system. Like the Arab Spring, a wave ...
6. Haiti Earthquake The deadliest natural disaster of the decade happened in the first month of 2010, when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struckthe West Indian island of Hispaniola on the afternoon of January 12. Followed by dozens of powerful aftershocks, the quake hit hardest in Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere, killing an estimat...
10. Advances in LGBTQ Rights The decade saw key advancesfor LGBTQ people around the world, with the legalization of same-sex marriagein 18 countries, including Argentina, France, Great Britain, Australia, Ireland, Germany and the United States (via the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges). Meanwhile, anti-gay laws passed in Russia and ...
13. Chicago Cubs Win the World Series In 2016, the Chicago Cubs ended the longest drought in baseball by defeating the Cleveland Guardians(then known as the Cleveland Indians) 8-7 in the 10th inning of Game 7 to win the World Series. Before this historic victory, the last time the Cubs won a World Series was in 1908, 108 years earlier. Cleveland, w...
A recap of the most significant political, social, cultural and sporting events that shaped the decade from 2010 to 2019. From the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street to Brexit and Trump's impeachment, see how the world changed in 10 years.
- Sarah Pruitt
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The 2010s is a documentary miniseries which premiered on May 7, 2023, on CNN. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's studio Playtone, the 7-part series chronicles events and popular culture of the United States during the 2010s.
Dec 12, 2019 · A look back at the tech trends and events that defined the past decade, from social networks to streaming to privacy. See how Apple, Google, Facebook, Uber, and more transformed the world of technology.
Nov 24, 2019 · Look to the awards circuit, where “Black Panther” became an Oscar-winning, best-picture nominee while “Joker” took the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. “Wonder Woman” and ...
Dec 23, 2019 · Vox recaps the defining events, trends, and challenges of the tumultuous decade, from technology and culture to climate and justice. See how the 2010s shaped the world we live in today and how it will shape the future.
Reflecting on the 2010s, an era marked by political and social upheaval, culminating in one of the most dramatic years of the 21st century: 2020; it was a decade in which social media...
