January-
At least 8 people Die, and over 70 are missing, after extreme flooding in Australia.
A bombing in a Moscow airport kills 35 and wounds 168.
February-
The most powerful solar flare in four years occurs. (Feb.14)
A 6.3 earthquake hits New Zealand's second largest city. (Feb.22)
March-
One of the most active volcanoes in the world, located in Hawaii, Erupts. (March.7)
9.o Earthquake and tsunami Hit Japan. (March.11)
April-
Japan has a nuclear accident, which it's effects are said to be equal to these of Chernoble. (April.12)
137 tornadoes hot the Southern United States, killing over 300 people. (April.27)
May-
Floods force people around the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to evacuate.(May.5)
One of the worst Tornadoes in United States history hits Missouri. Over 140 people are killed.(May.22)
June-
A drug (Exemestane) is developed which is said to lower the risk of Breast Cancer. (June.4)
A New Mexico wildfore consumes a Nuclear Facility, destroying over 103,000 acres. (June.30)
July-
The largest wildfire in New Mexico history occurs, destroying over one-hundred thousand acres. (July.1)
The space shuttle, Atlantis, begins it's final mission. (July8)
August-
Scientists make a breakthrough in the continued development of a Leukemia treatment. (Aug.10)
East Africa had their worst drought in the past 60 years. (Aug.11)
September-
Texas continues to experience some of the worst wildfires in history. (Sept.9)
A Listeria outbreak in Colorado created one of the worst ever food-borne disease outbreaks in U.S history. (Sept.27)
October-
7.2 Earthquake devastated Turkey, killing over 360, and injuring 1,300. (Oct.23)
The Cardinals beat the Rangers in order to win the World Series. Making an 11th championship for the Cardinals. (Oct.28)
Islamists and liberal protesters return to Tahrir square in Egypt, which turns violent when police open fire. (Nov.18)
Iran decreases it's relationship with Britain. )Now.28)
December- Herman Cain pulls out of the presidential race, after 5 women came out with accusations of sexual misconduct.(Dec.3)
Jerry Sandusky is arrested in relation to the Penn State child molestation scandal.(Dec.7)
