Newsworthy Events
This man was the President of the United States in 2010?
Barack Obama
Released in 2008, this vampire romance novel by Stephenie Meyer was adapted into a blockbuster film series.
Twilight
In 2008, this artist released the chart-topping single "Love Story," solidifying her place as a country-pop crossover star.
Taylor Swift
In 2009, this NBA team, led by Kobe Bryant, won the championship by defeating the Orlando Magic.
Los Angeles Lakers
In 2009, Kathryn Stockett released this novel set in 1960s Mississippi, exploring the lives of Black maids working for white families.
The Help
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated this Caribbean nation in January 2010.
Haiti?
Premiering in 2008, this AMC show follows a high school chemistry teacher who turns to making methamphetamine.
Breaking Bad
This group’s hit single "I Gotta Feeling" became an anthem of 2009 and was one of the best-selling singles of all time.
The Black Eyed Peas
This country hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics, showcasing venues like the "Bird’s Nest" stadium and earning the most gold medals.
China
This dystopian novel by Veronica Roth introduced readers to a society divided into five factions based on personality traits.
Divergent
Severe economic downturn that lasted from late 2007 to mid-2009, and was the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression:
The Great Recession
This 2008 film about a caped crusader grossed over $1 billion and earned Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar.
The Dark Knight
In 2010, this pop star performed the halftime show at the Super Bowl, featuring hits like "Bad Romance."
Lady Gaga
In 2008, this swimmer broke records by winning eight gold medals at a single Olympic Games.
Michael Phelps
This final book in the Twilight saga, released in 2008, concluded the love story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.
Breaking Dawn
Also known as the H1N1 influenza A virus pandemic, was the first flu pandemic of the 21st century.
Swine flu pandemic
This blockbuster film from 2009, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing movie of all time until 2019.
Avatar
This Canadian artist skyrocketed to fame in 2009 with his debut single "One Time," becoming a global teen idol.
Justin Bieber
In 2009, this MLB team won their 27th World Series title, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies.
New York Yankees
A touching young adult novel by John Green, about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love.
The Fault in Our Stars
June 25, 2009, the“king of pop” died in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50.
Michael Jackson
This hit animated movie released in 2010 features a cowboy doll and his friends facing daycare chaos.
What is Toy Story 3
This 2010 hit by Train became famous for its catchy lyrics referencing Mr. Mister and other pop culture icons.
Hey, Soul Sister
This golfer shocked the world by winning the 2008 U.S. Open despite playing with a double stress fracture in his leg.
Tiger Woods
This 2008 international bestseller by Khaled Hosseini tells the story of love, loss, and family in Afghanistan.
A Thousand Splendid Suns