Across
- 5. 2003: What conflict, based on the belief that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, began with the invasion of Iraq?
- 8. 2021: What international sporting event was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 9. 2005: What catastrophic hurricane devastated New Orleans, leading to widespread flooding and loss of life?
- 11. 2009: What global pandemic, caused by the H1N1 influenza virus, led to mass vaccination efforts?
- 13. 1995: What domestic terrorist bombing targeted the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people?
- 14. 1994: Whose high-profile trial for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman captivated the nation?
- 16. 2023: What concept refers to a collective virtual shared space created by the convergence of physical and virtual reality?
- 17. 2024: What digital or virtual currencies use cryptography for security and operate independently of a central authority?
- 19. 2020: What movement gained renewed momentum following the death of George Floyd in police custody?
- 20. 2000: What widespread fear surrounded the potential computer bug that could cause chaos as the year 2000 approached?
- 21. 2024: What field of computer science focuses on creating machines that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence?
- 25. 2010: What series of anti-government protests and uprisings spread across the Middle East and North Africa?
- 27. 1986: What nuclear disaster occurred in Ukraine, leading to widespread radioactive contamination and evacuation?
Down
- 1. 2024: What emerging technology utilizes principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations at unprecedented speeds?
- 2. 2001: What series of terrorist attacks on the United States led to the destruction of the World Trade Center towers?
- 3. 2021: What violent insurrection at the United States Capitol sought to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election?
- 4. 1997: Whose tragic death in a car crash in Paris led to an outpouring of grief worldwide?
- 6. 1991: What global network of computers became publicly accessible, revolutionizing communication and information sharing?
- 7. 2007: What revolutionary device, introduced by Apple, combined a phone, music player, and internet communicator?
- 10. 1990: Who was released from prison after 27 years, marking a significant step towards ending apartheid in South Africa?
- 12. 2022: What ongoing environmental crisis poses significant threats to the planet's ecosystems and weather patterns?
- 15. 2024: What industry involves commercial travel to outer space for recreational, leisure, or business purposes?
- 18. 1989: What historic barrier that divided East and West Berlin for nearly three decades was demolished?
- 22. 2020: What coronavirus disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, led to a global pandemic and widespread lockdowns?
- 23. 2016: What term refers to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union following a public referendum?
- 24. 2024: What advanced machines, capable of carrying out complex tasks autonomously, are increasingly integrated into various industries?
- 26. 2021: What private aerospace company, founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched astronauts to the International Space Station?