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Remembering the biggest moments of the decade

Youtube Rewind / Biggest moments of the past decade | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian

Youtube Rewind / Biggest moments of the past decade | Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian


It’s official: we have finally entered the “roaring twenties.” The start of a new year is always exciting, and with this being the start of a new decade, the excitement is different.

Many big events have taken place in this past decade, some positive, some negative and some downright shocking. Here are a few moments that you might have forgotten about:

The first iPad (2010)

It’s odd to think about a time before our beloved modern Apple products. Taking a look back at what the first-generation iPad was capable of, it seems silly to think that our minds were blown by an electronic that was not yet it its true prime. In 2010, we never imagined all the capabilities of the iPad and the future iPads to come.

The royal wedding (2011)

This wedding, hands down, was a moment for the books. Millions of eyes were glued to the television watching the live feed of the royal wedding. Everyone everywhere stepped into the world of royalty to watch a fairytale unfold live.

The end of the world (2012)

Were you one of the people thinking that 2012 was the end of the world? There’s nothing scarier than not knowing if there will be a tomorrow. What made it even scarier was the film about it, digging everyone’s fears deeper.

Edward Snowden blows the whistle (2013)

Leaking critical information that changed the way we viewed our privacy, Snowden dropped the mic on everyone. The use of electronics, and our knowledge of who might be listening or watching, has changed since then. Although this information may not have affected people’s use of technology, there is no doubt that technology is now used with the awareness that privacy might be disregarded.

Total solar eclipse (2017)

Experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon is, of course, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Although it was a big deal, not everyone got to see the incredible event; some saw complete darkness for a moment, and some were just confused. Luckily, it is said that there will be another occurring in 2024. Be prepared!

Shaddia Qasem

Former Wright Life Editor

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