The current decade, the 2020s, has already brought about significant changes and events in a wide range of areas. From the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to political upheavals and scientific breakthroughs, the decade has seen many noteworthy events so far. Here are the top 10 things that have happened in the current decade based on the Wikipedia page dedicated to the 2020s:
COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has been the most significant event of the decade so far. It has affected almost every aspect of human life, leading to widespread illness, death, and economic disruption.
The virus has had a devastating impact on global health, with over 3 million confirmed deaths worldwide and no end in sight. It has also caused massive economic disruption as governments around the world have implemented strict lockdowns to try and contain its spread. Many sectors of the economy have been severely impacted, leading to large-scale job losses, financial insecurity, and a global recession. The pandemic has also had far-reaching social implications, with people forced to adopt new lifestyles and adapt to long periods of isolation.
Black Lives Matter protests
Following the killing of George Floyd, protests against police brutality and racism have erupted across the United States and other parts of the world. The movement has brought attention to issues of systemic racism and police violence.
The Black Lives Matter protests have been credited with bringing attention to issues of systemic racism and police violence that disproportionately affect the African American community. The movement has also gained international recognition, with people in many countries joining demonstrations in solidarity. Alongside the protests, there has also been an increased focus on education around racial injustice, prompting debates about how to create fairer and more inclusive societies. The movement has also prompted calls for police reform, with many cities implementing measures such as bans on chokeholds and greater accountability for officers. In the US, several high-profile cases involving alleged police misconduct have gone before the courts in recent months.
United States presidential election
The 2020 United States presidential election was one of the most contentious in history, with former President Donald Trump refusing to concede and claiming widespread voter fraud.
The election was marked by a record number of votes being cast, both in person and through mail-in ballots. It also saw the highest voter turnout since 1900, with more than 66% of eligible voters casting their ballots. The result was a decisive victory for President Joe Biden, who won over the majority of states and secured 306 electoral college votes. Despite the result, President Trump refused to concede and continued to make baseless claims of voter fraud in an attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the election result. This sparked numerous legal challenges that ultimately failed, leading to Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. The election was also noteworthy for being the first time in history a female vice president, Kamala Harris, was elected to office.
