Monday, December 16, 2013

BR 12/16/13

1.Jan 19th - Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories.
It was a big event because he was an inspiration for the sport. Also the tour is a big race and he cheated.

2.Mar 19th - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity discovers further evidence of water-bearing minerals.
It is huge because it means that there could have been life on mars. Also they could possibly find a way to live on mars.

3.Mar 25th - Golfer, Tiger Woods returns to his world number one ranking.
It is big because he had a big scandel and couldnt play golf as well as he could before. He finally felt better about himself and could play gold again.

4.May 4th - Floyd Mayweather defeats Robert Guerrero to retain his WBC Welterweight title.
 It is big because he remained undefeated. Also he finally came back after a long way away from boxing.

5.May 16th - Bill Gates becomes the world's richest man with $72.7 Billion again after losing the position in 2008.
It is huge because it means he is back on track with the money. Also its good to have an american back as richest person.

6.Jun 20th - LeBron James is named NBA finals MVP for the second straight year.It is big because many people dont have two finals mvps. Also it is big because he is one of the greatest players to ever play.

7.Oct 16th - The United States ends its 16-day government shut down and avoids default in a Bi-partisan deal in the Senate.
This is huge because if they wouldnt have agreed with something people wouldnt be getting paid.

8.Oct 30th - The Boston Red Sox defeat the St Louis Cardinals in game 6 to win the MLB 2013 World Series.
This was big because of how long it has been before the red sox won a world series
9.November 30, 2013- Paul walker dies in a car crash.
This is big because he was a good actor. He also was a kind person

10.December 5th, 2013- Nelson Mandella dies of natural causes.
This is big because he was a global leader. He also changed a lot about the country of south africa.






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