Featured moment
Steve Jobs Dies
Apple's visionary co-founder died at 56 from pancreatic cancer, leaving a legacy that transformed technology, music, and communication.
The end of an era.
Steve Jobs passed away, Osama bin Laden was found, and Skyrim transported millions to a new world.
The Cost of Living in 2011
Gallon of Gas
$2.70
Loaf of Bread
$1.39
Gallon of Milk
$3.29
World Population
7.04 billion
Featured moment
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Bethesda's open-world RPG shipped 30 million copies and became a cultural phenomenon with its dragons and endless adventures.
Featured moment
Osama bin Laden Killed
US Navy SEALs killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan, nearly 10 years after the 9/11 attacks.
The wider picture
More from 2011
A few more things worth remembering.
World Events
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
A massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl.
Cinema & TV
Game of Thrones Premieres on HBO
The fantasy epic based on George R.R. Martin's novels became the most-watched HBO series in history.
Technology
Siri Launches on iPhone 4S
Apple introduced its AI voice assistant, bringing voice-controlled computing to mainstream consumers.
Science & Space
NASA Curiosity Rover Launches for Mars
The car-sized rover launched in November, beginning its journey to explore Mars' Gale Crater.
Music
Spotify Launches in the United States
The Swedish streaming service expanded to the US market, accelerating the shift from buying to streaming music.
Gaming
Minecraft Officially Released
After two years in development, Minecraft 1.0 launched at MineCon, already having sold millions of copies.
Music
Adele Releases "21"
The album sold over 31 million copies worldwide, with "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" dominating radio.
Internet
Snapchat Launches
The ephemeral messaging app launched, introducing disappearing messages and stories that rivals would later copy.
Gaming
Nintendo 3DS Launches
Nintendo's glasses-free 3D handheld launched, though it required a price cut to gain traction.
You arrivedin 2011.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2011 to today.