The year 2024 has been a big year for the United States, filled with important events that caught everyone’s attention. As we prepare for 2025, let’s check out 10 major happenings in the U.S. this year.
1On November 5, 2024, Donald Trump and his partner JD Vance won the presidential election against Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Joe Biden dropped out of the race, making Trump the winner in every swing state.
2. Assassination Attempts on Trump:
Trump faced two assassination attempts this year. The first happened at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July, where he was injured but survived. The second attempt occurred in September at his golf course in Florida.
3. Major Hurricanes:
Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the U.S. hard this year, especially in Florida. Helene caused damage in late September, and Milton followed shortly after, leading to many fatalities and significant destruction.
4. The Jeffrey Epstein List:
In January 2024, documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released. They named many famous people and revealed shocking connections to his scandal.
5. Diddy’s Arrest:
Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in September on serious charges, including sex trafficking. He faced accusations of throwing parties that involved illegal activities and coercion.
6. Murder of Laken Riley:
The murder of Georgia student Laken Riley in February sparked a national conversation about immigration. She was killed by an undocumented immigrant, raising concerns about border safety.
7. Baltimore Bridge Collapse:
In March, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Tragically, six people died in the incident, leading to plans for a new bridge by 2028.
8. Death of Aaron Bushnell:
In February, Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. He filmed it live, shouting “Free Palestine” before he died from his injuries.
9. School Shootings:
2024 saw several school shootings, including one at Apalachee High School in September, where a 14-year-old shot and killed teachers and classmates. Another shooting occurred in December at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin.
10. Murder of Brian Thompson:
The UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, was tragically killed in December. A young man, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the crime, which shocked many people across the country
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