Top 10 Biggest Events of the Year 2015
In 2015 we were all buzzing about the latest trends, movies, and music. It was a year of ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies, and it was definitely one for the books. From politics to pop culture, 2015 was a year that will be remembered for many things. But which events stand out as the biggest of them all?
In 2015, the European Migrant Crisis reached a critical point as millions of refugees, primarily from war-torn countries such as Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq, sought asylum in Europe. This unprecedented influx of migrants put a significant strain on European countries, leading to debates about border control and humanitarian responses. Started in 2015, when a rising number of refugees and migrants began to make the journey to the European Union to seek asylum. They traveled across the Mediterranean Sea or through Southeast Europe.
They come from areas such as the Middle East (Syria, Iraq), Africa (Eritrea, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Gambia), South Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh), and the Western Balkans (Serbia, Kosovo, Albania).
The Paris Terrorist Attack occurred on November 13, 2015, when a series of coordinated attacks by Islamic extremist group ISIS left 129 people dead and hundreds injured. The attacks targeted the Bataclan concert hall, Stade de France, and several restaurants and bars, resulting in widespread fear and mourning across France and the world. France has had a rough year, with the Charlie Hebdo shootings and now this. The vibrant tourist city of Paris was literally shut down, and everyone was fearful and sleepless.
Even months after the incident, manhunts are continuing, and the threat of terrorism remains high. I hope for a safer, peaceful 2016 for all of Europe and the rest of the world.
Je Suis Paris.
What is ISIS's problem with France? Also, why are France and the U.S. just using airstrikes to fight ISIS? They need some troops on the ground, especially France since they were attacked by ISIS.
On April 25, 2015, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, resulting in the deaths of nearly 9,000 people and the displacement of millions. The natural disaster caused significant damage to infrastructure and historic sites throughout the country, prompting an international humanitarian response. Killed over 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on 25 April.
In December 2015, 196 countries reached a historic climate change deal known as the Paris Agreement during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). The agreement aimed to limit global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, marking a significant global commitment to combating climate change.
In September 2015, NASA confirmed the existence of liquid water on the surface of Mars, based on data collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This groundbreaking discovery fueled speculation about the potential for life on the Red Planet and furthered the scientific understanding of Mars' geological history.
In July 2015, NASA announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, also known as Earth 2.0, an exoplanet located in the habitable zone of its star, similar to Earth's position in relation to the Sun. The discovery raised the possibility of finding Earth-like planets that may support life in the future. It is not known if Kepler-452b is a rocky planet or a small gas planet. However, based on its small radius, Kepler-452b has a reasonable chance of being rocky. It is not clear if Kepler-452b offers habitable environments.
It orbits a G2V-type star, like the Sun, with nearly the same temperature and mass but 20% more luminosity. However, the star is six billion years old, making it 1.5 billion years older than the Sun. At this point in its star's evolution, Kepler-452b is receiving 10% more energy from its parent star than Earth is currently receiving from the Sun. If Kepler-452b is a rocky planet, it may be subject to a runaway greenhouse effect similar to that seen on Venus.
In July 2015, Microsoft introduced Windows 10, the latest version of its operating system. Windows 10 was designed to work seamlessly across multiple devices, including PCs, tablets, and smartphones, and introduced new features such as the virtual assistant Cortana and the return of the Start Menu. The only major downside of Windows 10 is that the Windows logo is no longer colorful.
In December 2015, the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2254, which outlined a peace process for the Syrian Civil War. The resolution called for a ceasefire, the drafting of a new constitution, and the holding of free and fair elections within 18 months, in an effort to bring an end to the devastating conflict.
In December 2015, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams, was released, marking the highly anticipated continuation of the iconic Star Wars saga. The film introduced new characters and storylines while paying homage to the original trilogy, and it became the highest-grossing film in North America at the time. One of the biggest movies of all time was made and released recently. It forever made history in cinema for humanity and started a new generation in Star Wars.
The Newcomers
This is arguably the start of Disney's recent agenda to create direct remakes of old animations.
In September 2015, the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, also known as Dieselgate, came to light when it was revealed that the German automaker had installed software in its diesel vehicles to cheat on emissions tests. The scandal led to billions of dollars in fines and settlements, as well as the resignation of Volkswagen's CEO and criminal charges against several company executives.
In October 2015, Justin Trudeau, the leader of Canada's Liberal Party, won the Canadian Prime Minister election. Trudeau's victory signaled a shift in Canadian politics, as he pursued progressive policies, such as promoting gender equality, addressing climate change, and strengthening Canada's international relations. This, sadly, has proven to be an absolute disaster for Canada and its citizens. Sold a bundle of fluff and drama, this pompous, arrogant egomaniac has systematically failed Canadians from the beginning of his reign.
Now, nearly a decade later, decades of damage have been inflicted on Canada by this buffoon's proven incompetence, corruption, and divisiveness.
Record-high levels of debt, crime, unsustainable immigration, homelessness, and poverty are the results of this self-serving narcissist's continuous failures. Now the apathetic Canadians just need to realize this fact and get rid of this catastrophic failure.
Hey, it's a good thing that you're praying for Paris, but what about the people in Beirut? They got it just as bad! Also, the funeral bombings in Pakistan should be at no. 2.
Neither of them should have done that. At least Nicki's common image on this site is funny.