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January 2011

The Arab Spring spread to Egypt, leading to mass protests in Tahrir Square. In the US, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords survived an assassination attempt.

politics
Arab Spring: Egyptian Revolution

Protests topple a 30-year regime.
The Egyptian Revolution Begins

Protests erupt in Tahrir Square.
science
First Successful Lab-Grown Organ Transplant

A breakthrough in regenerative medicine.
Notable Passings: Steve Jobs, Amy Winehouse, Elizabeth Taylor