: The show reached its creative peak as Leslie Knope ran for city council.
: Both the NFL and NBA experienced significant lockouts. While the NFL resolved its dispute without losing games, the NBA season was shortened to 66 games. Entertainment: The Rise of Peak TV
: A wave of pro-democracy protests swept across North Africa and the Middle East, leading to the toppling of long-standing regimes in Tunisia , Egypt , and Libya .
Won 3 of 4 Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open). Japan (Women's) First Asian team to win a FIFA World Cup, beating the USA.
