The world’s tallest tower is completed
Ah, you must be referring to the completion of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2012! At 2,717 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa is still the tallest building in the world. The construction of the tower was a massive undertaking, and it took five years to complete.

Jean-Bertrand Aristide is removed as President of Haiti
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced to step down from his position as the leader of Haiti. Aristide had been elected in 1990, but was ousted from power in a coup d’état just seven months later. He returned to power in 1994, after the United Nations sent in troops to restore order, but his second term was marred by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. In early 2004, a violent rebellion led to his removal from office and exile in South Africa.

Boeing 737 crashes in the Andes, killing all 123 on board
A Boeing 737 flying from Lima, Peru to Santiago, Chile crashed into the Andes mountains, killing all 123 people on board. The disaster, known as the Crash of Flight 965, was a result of a series of navigational errors and miscommunications. It remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in South American history.

Hattie McDaniel becomes the first black actor to win an Academy Award
The Academy Awards ceremony took place, and history was made when Hattie McDaniel became the first African-American to win an Oscar. McDaniel, who starred in the film “Gone with the Wind,” took home the award for Best Supporting Actress. Her win was groundbreaking, as it marked a significant moment in the struggle for racial equality in Hollywood.