Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
In 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan on March 11th, triggering one of the worst nuclear disasters in history at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The natural disaster resulted in significant loss of life, infrastructure damage, and environmental contamination, leading to widespread repercussions and ongoing recovery efforts.
Muammar Gaddafi is captured and killed
After months of civil unrest and a NATO-led intervention, former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured and subsequently killed by opposition forces. His demise marked a significant moment in the Libyan revolution, shaping the country’s future trajectory.
“Don’t ask, Don’t tell”
The official US military policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” ends. The policy was instituted by the administration of Bill Clinton in 1994. Under the policy, openly gay personnel were not allowed to serve in the United States military, but they could serve as long as they did not reveal their LGBT status.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, dedicated to preserving the memory of those who lost their lives, opened to the public on September 11th, 2011, serving as a place of remembrance and reflection.