A year marked by significant world events, including wars, natural disasters, and high-profile elections. The 2024 presidential election saw Trump receive nearly half of the popular vote to Harris’s 48.3%. In sports, notable performances included Rafael Nadal’s record 14 French Open titles.
Meanwhile, global politics took center stage with Assad receiving asylum in Russia and New York’s mayor facing federal charges. Notable deaths included Navalny, who sparked international outrage for his criticism of Putin.
On the entertainment front, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour grossed over $900 million, while “Oppenheimer” won seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Sports fans watched as the Chiefs became the first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years.
In other news, a ship crashed into a Baltimore bridge pillar and Luigi Mangione faced a murder charge. Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in as Mexico’s first female president, while Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in North Carolina and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2024/12/us/cnn-5-things-news-quiz-year-in-review-2024-sec