Today in History for January 4th 2011

Today in History for January 4th

January 4th: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffers a massive stroke; Louis Braille, inventor of the reading system for the blind, is born; Former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as the governor of Minnesota; Poet T.S. Eliot dies at age 76.

Today in History for January 3rd 2011

Today in History for January 3rd 2011

January 3rd: Washington's army routs the British in the Battle of New Jersey; Manuel Noriega surrenders to U.S. forces; Jack Ruby dies; Author J.R.R. Tolkien is born.

Today in History: January 2nd 2011

Today in History: January 2nd 2011


On this day in history: A methane gas explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia claimed the lives of 12 miners, but one miner was eventually rescued. Sen. John F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. (Jan. 2 2011)

Raw Video: Times Square Celebrates 2011!

Raw Video: Times Square Celebrates 2011!


Nearly a million revelers crowded New York's Time Square to witness the traditional dazzling ball drop. The crystal ball containing 32,000 lights descended at midnight, setting off a wild and noisy confetti-filled New Year's celebration. (Jan. 1)

Raw Video: European Capitals Ring in 2011

Raw Video: European Capitals Ring in 2011


Fireworks lit up the skies in capitals from Athens to London as Europeans ushered in a new year, hoping for better economic times. 2010 was a grim year for the European Union, with a number of countries experiencing deep financial trouble. (Dec. 31)

Raw Video: New Zealand Steps Into 2011

Raw Video: New Zealand Steps Into 2011

New Zealand's main city of Auckland became one of the first to see in the new year with onlookers packing the harbour to enjoy a huge fireworks display (Jan. 1)

Gerald Celente's Top Predictions for 2011

Gerald Celente's Top Predictions for 2011



What's in store for the world in 2011? Trends forecaster Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute provided his insights on the year ahead. He argues here will be a wakeup call on the economy, a crack down on the people and a loss of liberty, and also an increase in Journalism 2.0, alternative energy and a growth in cyber war tactics. And in the end, the world will end... what that means, only Celente knows.

The Resident: What do you expect in 2011?

The Resident: What do you expect in 2011?


With a new year and a new decade approaching, The Resident asks individuals on the streets of New York City: What do you expect in 2011?