The Top 20 Defining Moments of 2009

The year of the Ox had been a tumultuous year of change, which the world saw in the many moments that took place throughout its twelve long months. While some events made history, others made headline news, sparking controversy and criticism. The world saw the wrath of Mother Nature, as nations came together to make a stand against the rapidly deteriorating climate; calling for global change. Death took many of the world’s most beloved personalities and the world mourned their loss. The great swine flu pandemic set the world on a more health-conscious approach to living, while a vaccine for HIV was discovered to have successfully prevented infection for the first time ever...
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