Occupy Wall Street
The first Occupy Wall Street protesters arrived at Zuccotti Park on September 17. By October, the 99% and their supporters were flocking to encampments in US cities and around the world. The movement sparked debate across the political and economic spectrum … but it was another story that topped our news list for 2011. See it now.
Kim Kardashian
After a whirlwind romance, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were engaged in May. Their August wedding was a multi-million dollar televised spectacle, but the show was still in re-runs when Kim announced their separation 72 days later. Still, all that drama wasn’t enough to put her on top of our celebs list for 2011. Find out who was #1!
Midnight in Paris
Woody Allen is practically synonymous with New York, but July’s Midnight in Paris became his highest grossing movie to date. This fanciful romp through the French capital delighted summer moviegoers and literature lovers alike; however, another magical motion picture topped our movies list for 2011. See the winner now!
Super Bowl
More than 100,000 fans gathered at Cowboys Stadium on February 6 to watch Pittsburgh take on Green Bay in Superbowl XLV. The Packers defeated the Steelers 31-25 to become only the second NFC wildcard team to win the title. It wasn’t the most-searched sporting event of 2011, though. Find out which event won that title … by a nose!
Planking
Planking has been popular since 2008, but it gained widespread attention in 2011 due in part to controversy. In May, Australia’s prime minister called for greater safety awareness after a planking death; in July, rapper Xhibit alleged that the practice references the African slave trade. It wasn’t our #1 meme, though. See the winner now!
A Look Back At 2011
Any way you look at it, 2011 was a tumultuous year. The Arab Spring toppled dictators and changed the face of power in the Middle East. A massive earthquake shook Japan, triggering a nuclear crisis. In the US, a polarized nation grappled with the debt ceiling debate and geared up for the 2012 presidential election. But there were celebrations, too. In April, the world watched as Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in Westminster Abbey.
What will you remember most about 2011? Look back at this year's biggest news, top celebrities and most buzzed-about trends with AOL's Year End Hot Searches.
Photo Credits
ABC canceled this soap in 2011 after decades on TV, but Pine Valley's story isn't finished yet. AMC will premier as a web series in 2012.
Shocking child sex-abuse allegations rocked Happy Valley, ending the career of coaching legend Joe Paterno and igniting bitter debate.
Crowds packed theaters for Kristin Wiig and Judd Apatow's hilarious gross-out chick flick, making it the top-earning R-rated movie of all time.
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