Top 10 Most Shocking Moments in 2020
It's the new decade and it's been really shocking. There have been a lot of crazy things happening. The list details the most shocking moments and it will only continue to grow.
Australia has been on fire in the worst time this year, starting last year. More than 1 billion animals and 34 people died. At least 2,779 homes and thousands of other buildings were destroyed.
It was proven that heatwaves from a combination of the summer season and man-made global warming contributed, though false posts stated most of the bushfires were caused by arson. It's truly horrible what we've done to the world, affecting such a beautiful country. It's a horrible day for Australia and the world.
Yes, I have already added this to the list of worst events of 2019. I just want to add that even the heat wave that is partly responsible was also made more likely by global warming. After the fires, it will no doubt take many years for Australia to recover.
In Baghdad, Iraq, the U.S. fired missiles toward its top general, Qasem Soleimani, ultimately killing him and making America safer. Good riddance to him.
This strengthened tensions between Iran and the USA.
Baghdad was airstruck and dozens were killed, including its top general, Qasem Soleimani, who wanted to kill Americans.
A Boeing 737 plane from Ukraine crashed in Iran. It was originally stated to be due to technical difficulties and that the pilot was trying to hurry to the airport. It was later revealed to be shot down by Iran with a missile, an air strike.
All 176 people are dead, including Maxie, a FNAF YouTuber with 188k subscribers who was on the rise. R.I.P. to everyone there, including Maxie.
Not an accidental crash. It was revealed that it was shot down by Iran with a surface-to-air missile. Nice bunch of guys.
A YouTuber I used to watch died on the plane. On Saturday, Iran admitted responsibility for shooting down the plane. R.I.P. all 176 people.
On January 7th, an earthquake hit Puerto Rico, waking everyone up and knocking out its power grid. It went through its biggest electrical blackout since Hurricane Maria in 2017. This took place after a series of tremors, including one measuring 5.8 that destroyed a natural arch at Punta Ventana in Guayanilla.
The magnitude was originally reported to be 6.6 but was then downgraded to 6.5 and now is reported as 6.4. It literally shocked Puerto Rico and was a wake-up call for the whole island. One person so far has died and eight are wounded. Many of those wounded had heart attacks, and everyone there lost sleep for days following the earthquake.
Many structures, including at least 800 homes, were damaged. This was the most shocking natural event for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Torrential rainfall hit Jakarta, causing flooding that damaged buildings and caused landslides, along with the deaths of 53 people. Hard to believe rain brought such danger. R.I.P. to all those people.
The first shooting of 2020. Two were killed in a club in Orange County, Florida. A horrible example of human cruelty.
Why do there have to be so many shootings now?
One dead in a shooting in Southwest Houston, Texas.
I hate the coronavirus. It ruined the whole year.
Out of all moments, why did it have to be now? Why?!
The greatest member of the Lakers and one of the greatest basketball players of all time was killed in a helicopter crash. Not even at the end of January.
This has been the worst year for basketball in ages and a death like no other in years, or for sports in a lifetime. R.I.P. Kobe Bryant.
Not just Kobe, but R.I.P. to all the victims, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Very sad day for all.
I am just shocked by the death of an absolute legend.
A shooting took place at a Subway restaurant in Indiana, leaving one man in critical condition.
At least we have Dave and Buster's.
The king of drumming, the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer, lyricist, and member of the band Rush, passed away at 67 after a 3.5-year battle with brain cancer. R.I.P. Neil Peart.
I haven't listened to much Rush (probably only know 3 or 4 songs by them), but they were still cool from the little I've heard. R.I.P. Neil.
Longtime legendary pro wrestler and father of Dwayne Johnson passed away at 75. He had a heart attack from a blood clot in his leg. It was a truly horrible day for WWE wrestling, any kind of wrestling, and especially Dwayne Johnson. He helped Dwayne take the steps to become a champion in wrestling.
Poor Dwayne is suffering so badly from this loss. R.I.P. Rocky.
An earthquake hit Jamaica, measuring 7.7. It was reportedly felt in southern Florida too.
The man who invented the idea of so many shows, including Scooby-Doo, The Waltons, All in the Family, Maude, Supertrain, M*A*S*H*, and more. He was president of NBC and arguably the greatest executive in television. He was nicknamed the man with the golden gut. He passed away from cancer at 82. R.I.P.
Mr. Peanut, the famous mascot on television, sacrificed himself after 104 years. R.I.P.
As a Raiders fan excited for NFL 2020-21 (which we are lucky if it even happens), I am like: Oh. No. And we have to deal with Patrick Mahomes until 2031.
Hooray! The long football drought for Kansas City is over!