Year 2006
In 2006, this 16-year-old singer-songwriter made her debut with the hit single "Tim McGraw."
Who is Taylor Swift?
This nuclear power plant accident in 1979 became the most serious U.S. commercial nuclear accident, caused by a loss-of-coolant event and operator errors.
What is Three Mile Island?
This college football team defeated USC 41–38 in the 2006 Rose Bowl to win the BCS National Championship.
Who are the Texas Longhorns?
In 1940, this Washington suspension bridge collapsed after wind-induced oscillations caused the roadway to twist violently, becoming a landmark case in the study of aerodynamic instability.
What is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?
This gaming console launched in November of 2006 became a hit with players of all ages thanks to its innovative motion-sensing controller.
What is the Nintendo Wii?
In August 2020, this city's port was devastated by a massive explosion caused by the accidental detonation of improperly stored ammonium nitrate.
What is Beirut?
In 2006, this workplace comedy entered Season 3, introducing the Stamford branch and expanding the world of Dunder Mifflin.
What is The Office?
In 1986, this NASA mission ended tragically 73 seconds after launch when a failure in a rocket component caused the vehicle to break apart shortly after liftoff.
What is the Challenger disaster?
Astronomers stirred up controversy in 2006 when they decided this celestial body no longer met the definition of a planet.
What is Pluto?
In 2018, a pedestrian bridge at this university collapsed shortly after installation, killing six people and later becoming a case study in structural cracking, design review issues, and communication failures among project teams.
What is Florida International University?