Keep up with the latest daily buzz with the BuzzFeed Daily newsletter! Hollywood also lost beloved actors, Cory Monteith and James Gandolfini, last summer. People loved it so much that they didn't mind paying the extra fee to bypass difficult levels: the game nets almost $1,000,000 a day.media: 21239320, quicklist: 11category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 11. An exciting birth occurred in the animal world this year. Monica Morgan/Getty Images | ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images. [89] March 5 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches a new record high close of 14,253.77, last set in October 2007, on the back of more positive indicators about the US economy . Hollywood also lost beloved actors, Cory Monteith and James Gandolfini, last summer. As Russia prepares for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the entire country made the dishonor roll for its anti-gay laws.media: 21238778. quicklist: 7category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 7. 2013 : The Boston Lock-down started with The shelter-in-place requests for several Boston-area neighborhoods in and around the Watertown area early Friday morning and extended to the entire city around 8 a.m. Everyone can thank Miley Cyrus for taking twerking mainstream in August at the MTV Video Music Awards. Demonstrations and protests in outrage over the 17-year-old's death sprang up across the United States. A meteor crashed in Chelyabinsk, Russia on February 15, scaring the crap out of everyone. 8. Very bad things in 2010. A … By May 2013, Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder.media: 21238627. quicklist: 6category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 6. Who Made This Year's Dishonor Roll?text: Justin Bieber makes the dishonor roll with his very bad year. Between Carlos Danger, prancercising and Will Sasso's Vines, 2013 was a pretty decent year for comedy on the Internet. 2. Unfortunately, some celebrity couples just couldn't keep it together. Why you can trust us. Maybe the strongest statement about the power of social media was made when the pope signed on to Twitter this year for the first time ever. The other much more sweeping ruling struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, which prevented same-sex couples from receiving the same federal benefits that other couples receive. Trials That Divided the Countrytext: The trial of George Zimmerman, a Florida man who was accused of shooting and killing Trayvon Martin, captivated the country this summer. Click through to see 13 unforgettable things about the year 2013. quicklist: 1category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 1. Despite predictions of an active hurricane season, not one hurricane made landfall all season long. 17 July: Same-sex marriages are legalised in England and Wales, after the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 receives Royal Assent. In China, a long list of bad things have also happened.So many bad things have happened that many more bad things are likely to happen because of the previous bad things. Halle Berry gave birth to her son, Maceo, at the age of 47. Another legal issue that divided the country this year was gay marriage. There was a 35 minute power outage at this year's Super Bowl. But there weren't any commercials when people were busy "binge-watching" shows on services like Netflix. The Power of Social Mediatext: The year 2013 proved social media is here to stay for good -- and not so good. Musician Lou Reed, actress Marcia Wallace and author Tom Clancy died in October.media: 21240975. quicklist: 3category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 3. 19 Things That Happened In 2013 That You've Already Forgotten. Looking back, it was a year that was very eventful and foreshadowed the good and bad of society a decade later. Taking "selfies" and posting them to social media was all the rage this year. May 1 16 people are killed in a flash flood in Saudi Arabia May 1 A digital camera is created that can mimic insect compound eyes May 2 14 members of the Sons of Iraq are killed in attacks in Fallujah, … In a simple ceremony, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard had a courthouse wedding, while Kelly Clarkson also went for a small ceremony, marrying her husband in Tennessee. Here are nine hugely important things that happened in 2013 that are rarely discussed: 1. The USPS announced they would end Saturday deliveries in an attempt to cut costs. Justin Bieber peed in a bucket and said some very not nice things about Bill Clinton. Lance Armstrong made the dishonor roll this year when he admitted to taking banned substances and blood doping. Oh yeah... by Leonora Epstein. 2013's Adorable Newborn Babiestext: With every new year comes new life, and in 2013, the world welcomed plenty of adorable babies, including a new royal baby. Actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, devastating friends, family and his millions of fans. On May 11, the nation heard a 911 call 10 years in the making, when Amanda Berry revealed that she, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus had been kidnapped and held captive by Ariel Castro in Cleveland. Miley Cyrus had her hit "Wrecking Ball" on the top of Billboard music charts, and a Saturday Night Live hosting gig while Grumpy Cat went from being an online sensation to a newspaper and magazine cover cat. His "Fast and Furious" co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Vin Diesel both visited the crash site in Southern California. was pretty cool. Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest storms ever recorded in history. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Remember this most epic, terrible f**k up? Like most tornados, the storm that tore through Moore, Okla. on May 20 arrived with little advance notice. It says Cyrus had the year's most-visited artist page on the Internet and that her medley of "We Can't Stop/Blurred Lines" with Robin Thicke from the MTV Video Music Awards was the most-watched video. A monkey in a winter coat roamed an Ikea alone. Totally boring. The first YouTube Music Awards. 1. In Hollywood, the trend of unique baby names continued. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones separated :(, Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images Entertainment. The worst storm of the year hit the Philippines on Nov. 8, destroying nearly everything in its path and leaving more than 5,000 people dead. With both nostalgia and lament, here are 8 things that happened in the year 2008 that makes us feel old. Well, M.I.A. 2013's Hottest Stars and Addicting Trends. Halfway across the world in the United States, only one tropical storm managed to hit shores. The incident actually happened in April, but was only confirmed by Downing Street at the start of summer. But these problem symbolize the worst of what we’ve experienced in 2015 with the most potential for wrecking more havoc in 2016. Feb. 1: Columbia disaster Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere in February, killing all on board. Anyone with a cellphone can now go global as events unfold. Jimmy Kimmel tried to fool everyone with this girl twerking video. In 2013, the cronut won hearts and taste buds around the world. Justin Bieber also briefly had a pet monkey. The world focused on San Francisco International Airport on July 6 when a Boeing 777 operated by Asiana Airlines crash landed because the pilot-in-training landed the plane too short on the runway, killing three Chinese girls, one run over by a first responder truck. Tina Fey and Amy Polher hosted the Golden Globes. And Michelle's awkward (but kind of adorable) entrance? Then, suddenly "Umbrella" was released. The "Worst Twerk Fail EVER" video was too good to be true. Citizens should be very concerned and expect the worst if not something imminently catastrophic. In July, CERN scientists confirmed the existence of the Higgs Boson. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with Bring Me! Such … You were obsessed with this movie for like four days. Also added to dictionaries was the word, "twerk" and "derp.". Posted on December 23, 2010. Then, on December 13, 2013, she became the first person to write, record, and film a corresponding music video for seventeen songs all in one day. For President Obama, the disappointing rollout of the Affordable Care Act and its website followed him everywhere, and even became a joke on "Saturday Night Live.". One of the biggest social media stories this year came from former National Security Administration contractor, Edward Snowden, who claimed to have stolen tens of thousands of confidential and classified documents from the NSA's internal computer system.media: 21238422. quicklist: 8category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 8. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Two landmark Supreme Court rulings came down on June 26. 6th » Ariel Castro kidnappings known as Three women missing for more than a decade are found alive in the U.S. city of Cleveland, Ohio. In 2013, stories, such as the Boston Marathon bombing and the Cleveland kidnapping, captivated the world. Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton welcomed a son, Prince George, on July 22. It seems like the most memorable stories of 2013 happened off the field, in … Former South African president and leader of the anti-apartheid movement Nelson Mandela died on Dec. 5. But no one was quite as inspirational as 10-year-old Robby Novak, also known as "Kid President," whose videos have gone viral with millions of hits.media: 21239541, 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 7th » 27 people are killed and more than 30 injured, when a tanker truck crashes and 2013 Ecatepec de Morelos gas tanker explosion e.g explodes outside Mexico City. In April, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and movie critic Roger Ebert died, leaving behind incredible legacies. Our bad event detector has registered an A-on its bad event scale which is considered desperately bad. Textbooks documenting the U.S. war on terrorism will no doubt look to 2013 as a harbinger of Afghanistan's future. 10 really weird things that happened in 2013 If you thought Rihanna doing seapunk in 2012 was weird, then this year was a whole lot weirder. But the case that mesmerized many was the Jodi Arias trial. Controversial President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela died in March after a long battle with cancer. The following month on April 15, two homemade bombs ripped through the crowd of fans and runners at the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and wounding nearly 300 others. Some of the TV shows viewers became addicted to were "Breaking Bad," "House of Cards," "Scandal," "Arrested Development" and "Orange Is the New Black.". The members of 'N Sync were ushers at Chris Kirkpatrick's wedding, and Honey Boo Boo's parents had a wedding in camouflage attire. Some of the memorable selfies included Geraldo Rivera's topless shot, Chelsea Clinton's photo with her mom, Hillary Clinton, and a student's selfie with his teacher about to give birth. ABC News' Amy Robach and Valerie Harper inspired many people with their courageous battles against cancer, and Malala Yousafzai continued her fight for the right to education. Chris Christie of New Jersey. By now, it's common knowledge: 2016 was the most hated year in quite some time. As the perfect hybrid of a croissant and a doughnut, the cronut spawned long lines around the New York bakery where it debuted, and soon knock-offs popped up across the globe. People also eagerly awaited the verdicts from the controversial George Zimmerman and Jodi Arias trials. She made a decent career for herself in the last few years with a couple hit singles, but there was no indicator in her music that she was on the verge of becoming a big star. There were also celebrities who found new joy at an older age. ... Good Girl Gone Bad, her career seemed to be at a stand-still. 0. comments. Beyond the headlines of conflict and catastrophe, this year’s top stories offered us some powerful proof that the world can still change—for the better. She danced alongside Robin Thicke, who performed his song "Blurred Lines," another 2013 addiction. In the end, the jury found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in July 2013. Several celebrities found new love or fell out of it, and other icons said goodbye forever. Scroll down for 87 of the funniest things that happened this year and reminisce with us in the comments. Celebrities Who Fell In and Out of Lovetext: Celebrities couldn't help falling in and out of love this year. 2013's Stars You Loved to Watchtext: Several stars emerged in the year 2013, and the world couldn't get enough of them. Stories That Captivated the Worldtext: On March 13, Pope Francis became the first pope to emerge from Latin America. In honor of our cynicism, Metro counts down a list of all the terrible things that happened … Elton John celebrated the birth of his second son, Elijah, and Steve Martin became a dad for the first time at age 67. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev runs over his brother Tamerlan dragging him a … The Geico camel commercial made many eager for Wednesday to come along so they could yell "Hump Day!" While the baby prince kept the world waiting for weeks, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby girl, whom they named North West, arrived on June 15. Ariel Castro, is taken into custody. In the middle of October of 2013 the United States Congress passed a last-minute deal to re-open the government and raise the debt limit at the last possible second. These five events are not meant to be an exhaustive list. And the fact that it's been a decade says it all on how fast time has gone by and also how much has changed. The Senate first struck a bi-partisan deal and then the House passed the deal with several Republican members joining the Democrats in … His "Fast and Furious" co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Vin Diesel both visited the crash site in Southern California. The celebrity reality diving competition show. The cast of "Duck Dynasty" made its way into America's hearts with its family dynamics and famous long beards, and another show, "Scandal," made its star, Kerry Washington, 2013's top cover girl. People stepped up, which was both a blessing and a curse. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. In one, the court refused to reinstate the California ballot initiative Prop 9, which banned gay marriages in that state. From being caught on camera peeing in a bucket at a nightclub to his walk of shame from a Brazilian brothel, the singer had a series of controversial missteps in 2013 that even included leaving his pet monkey behind in Germany. The Year's Extreme and Deadly Weather Rampagestext: From a devastating typhoon to tragic tornadoes to deadly wildfires, this was a year of extreme weather. In 54 wide-ranging lists, TIME surveys the highs and lows, the good and the bad of the past 12 months. 2013 was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2013th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 13th year of the 3rd millennium, the 13th year of the 21st century, and the 4th year of the 2010s decade. December 10. Some of this year's many heroes include Carlos Arredondo, who helped the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, Darnell Barton, a bus driver who talked a woman out of jumping off a ledge and Antoinette Tuff, who talked a gunman into surrendering to police. Celebrity chef Paula Deen earned her spot on the dishonor roll when she admitted that she had used racial slurs. After the Boston Marathon bombing, police turned to social media for help in capturing the bombing suspects. MTV names Miley Cyrus, who made "twerk" part of the national vocabulary, its Best Artist of 2013. The United States government was forced to shut down in October following Congress's failure to pass spending bills to fund the government. There was a 35 minute power outage at this year's Super Bowl. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Candy Crush became 2013's most popular game on Facebook, with 46 million average monthly users. 2013 Sequestration: A budget sequestration begins in the government. Icons Who Said a Final Goodbye text: We said goodbye to several famous faces this year, but they will live on in the contributions and legacies they left behind. NEWS COPY. Michelle Knight bravely faced her kidnapper and ex-captor, Ariel Castro, in court, while 15-year-old Davion Only bravely stood before the world asking for any family to adopt him. One of the year's biggest addictions was playing the game Candy Crush. Arias, who was accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander in 2008, spent 18 days testifying on the stand, with her sex life taking center stage. Until he tried to bring the monkey to Germany and customs took said monkey. Phillipines typhoon. Another area of the country was hit by tragedy on April 17, when an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, killed 15 people, nine of whom were first responders. From "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who got married, to Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, who finally got their divorce finalized, plenty of romances both bloomed and ended in 2013. 1. The Yarnell Hill fire on June 30 was the fastest-moving fire in the state's history, and killed 10 firefighters with the Prescott, Ariz., fire team.media: 21239270. quicklist: 9category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 9. Channing Tatum had a daughter named Everly Tatum with wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and Fergie and Josh Duhamel welcomed a baby boy they named Axl Jack. ET. From the year's biggest stories to who and what we got addicted to in 2013. to anyone in sight. 10 Good Things About the Year 2013 12/26/2013 07:00 pm ET Updated Feb 25, 2014 It would be easy to make a list of 10 bad things -- wars, government shut-down, drone attacks, lack of progress on immigrant rights, lousy health-care reform. BuzzFeed Staff. But the most unlikely political star of 2013 was Dennis Rodman, who became one of the few Americans to meet North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un.media: 21241318. quicklist: 12category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 12. New words "twerk" and "selfie" were added to the dictionary this year, and the world welcomed a new pope and a new royal baby. When horrific images of a sarin gas attack on civilians in Syria shocked the world in August, the United States prepared to take action, but after weeks of talks, Russia negotiated a deal with Syria to give up its chemical weapons.media: 21248573. quicklist: 2category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 2. 15 Things You Forgot Happened In The Year 2007. s were forced to sit on upside-down toilet seats or use undersized closets or order food they didn’t like off misprinted menus. Important Events in 2013 Jan 19 Calcium deposits are discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover Feb 12 North Korea allegedly conducts its third nuclear test, saying it was a nuclear device that could be weaponized Mar 14 Xi Jinping is named as the new President of the People's Republic of China Tornadoes, on the other hand, made their way through many states. Former Newark, N.J., mayor Cory Booker also managed to snag a seat in the Senate. As 2013 comes to a close, well, it certainly was an odd year. Ladies around the world rejoiced when Liam Hemsworth became newly single after his split from Miley Cyrus, and many were devastated when Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr announced they would be separating after three years of marriage.media: 21238896, quicklist: 10category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 10. But recent gossip says Michael comes over to Catherine's to make pancakes, so maybe they're working some stuff out? Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! Social media users misidentified several people, including Brown student Sunil Tripathi, who was missing at the time, as the suspected bombers. Brexit dragging on endlessly, Thomas Cook going under and the NHS crisis are among the worst things to have happened in 2019. Actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, devastating friends, family and his millions of fans. Record wildfires blazed through Arizona this summer. As the year draws to a close, a study of 2,000 adults has revealed the top 40 groan-worthy events of the past 12 months - with constant rain all summer and yet another election coming among the top items. In September 2013, social media was at the center of the terrorist attack in Kenya's Westgate shopping center. What Happened In History Year 2013 Historical Events for the Year 2013 1st January » At least 60 people are killed and 200 injured in a 2013 Houphouët-Boigny stampede called stampede after celebrations at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny e.g Félix Houphouët-Boigny … Kris and Bruce Jenner announced their separation, along with Diane Lane and Josh Brolin, Richard Gere and Carey Lowell, Clint and Dina Eastwood, Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest, and George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. Good thing the government is back at it, for better or for worse – you decide. But no one could top Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's engagement, which included renting out the AT&T Park in San Francisco. This year, the entire city of San Francisco became a hero when it helped 5-year-old Miles Scott, who has battled leukemia since he was 18 months -old, become Batkid for the day.media: 21239180. quicklist: 13category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 13. Seth MacFarlane hosted the Oscars and it was the worrrrrrst. California residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. However, 2-year-old Claire Konkel's video might be one of the cutest viral videos to emerge this year – she made "Good Morning America's" "Play of the Day" when she listed the reasons why she loves her mommy so much.media: 21245201. quicklist: 5category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 5. There’s even a term for fearing Friday the 13th – friggatriskaidekaphobia. In politics, Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford joined the list of shame after admitting that he used crack cocaine, and Anthony Weiner, who used the online alias "Carlos Danger" lost the New York City mayoral election and his honor after new allegations of him sexting women emerged. On May 20, tornadoes hit Oklahoma, ripping through towns and taking 18 lives. Even Malia and Sasha Obama got into the action and posed for a selfie together while their mother, Michelle Obama, looked on. 10 Hopeful Things That Happened in 2013 to Get You Inspired for What’s to Come. Why Washington Is … While President Obama and the government may have had a rough year, some politicians found themselves in the spotlight, including Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Gov. Heroes Who Bravely Rose to the Occasiontext: In 2013, there were plenty of heroes who rose above and renewed the world's faith in the human spirit. celebsocial.tumblr.com hezzann.tumblr.com ihatethemetro.tumblr.com 3. Ten Big Things That Happened In 2013 › Politics and Activism ... Too bad it doesn't work like that. Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images Entertainment. But in another instance of false identification, Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o learned a hard lesson this year when he revealed that the woman he met online and fell in love with didn't actually exist. What The World Couldn't Help Getting Addicted to In 2013text: The world learned countless new words in 2013. Amazeballs was added to the dictionary. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. Historical Events for May, 2013. Controversy in Washington Politics and Around the Worldtext: It was a year of significant highs and lows for politics in 2013. One of the most popular videos to resurface in 2013 was the "Harlem Shake" video, and another viral video that launched scores of interpretations on the Internet and even on "Dancing With the Stars" was Norwegian pop star Ylvis' smash hit "What Does the Fox Say?". A lot of good things happened in 2014 but so did some bad. Many other celebrities got engaged, including Hayden Panettiere, Adam Levine, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde, and the "Bachelor" Sean and his pick Catherine Giudici. We all know Friday the 13th is unlucky, and any bad things that happen today should naturally be blamed on that. Obsessed with travel? It actually turned out to be the case when ABC's Jimmy Kimmel revealed that it was a prank he'd masterminded. You didn’t have to look very hard to find things to depress you in 2015. In November, there were 81 tornado reports in six states from Illinois to Ohio. Human rights abuses in North Korean prisons reached a level not seen since the Nazi atrocities. World leaders and celebrities were among the millions who paid tribute to the civil rights hero when he was laid to rest last Sunday. Heroes emerged to inspire with their words and actions throughout 2013, while public figures fell from grace for their scandals. Every year has a tone. Social media also played a significant role in international affairs, when cellphone images showed what appeared to be a chemical weapons attack in Syria. Reporting on what you care about. Mother nature can be beautiful and bring us joy but, at the same time, she can do just the opposite. Baby pandas Mei Lun and Mei Huan were born on July 15 at Zoo Atlanta, the first twin pandas to be born in the United States since 1987.media: 21239836, quicklist: 4category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 4. It was just over a year ago when, on Oct. 1, 2013, the government shut down for 16 days after Congress was unable to agree on a budget for the new fiscal year. This year, American leaders … Jessica Simpson had her second child, Ace Knute, and Kristen Bell gave birth to her daughter Lincoln Bell, whom she lovingly referred to as a sloth. Here is a gallery of the 10 worst things of 2014 As were these gems: mwahahaha, ridic, lolz, guilty pleasure, and dirty martini. If you still have no idea what that means, watch this. Social media became a major player during moments of crisis this year. Act 1: From selfies and binge-watching shows to twerking and cronuts, it was the year for new words. Another Super Bowl moment...remember how Destiny's Child reunited and it was amazing? Dec. 19, 2013 -- intro: As the year 2014 quickly approaches, another memorable year full of incredible news and remarkable people comes to an end. People took endless "selfies" for Instagram, and the word "selfie" even became Oxford dictionary's "Word of the Year." NEW YORK. Most tornadoes hit Illinois, making them the deadliest series of tornadoes the state has ever seen in the month of November. You Probably Watched These Viral Videostext: Many videos went viral this year, from the funny to the inspiring to the randomly absurd. But then they delayed that plan, so for now, Saturday delivery is all good.
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