42011 — Season

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.

: On May 2, 2011, U.S. Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaeda leader during a raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

: Often cited as one of the best seasons in television history, it concluded with the iconic "Face Off" finale . Season 42011

Season 2011: A Year of Global Shifts and Pop Culture Milestones

: A massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11 triggered a devastating tsunami and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the second-worst in history. Won 3 of 4 Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open)

: 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 Navy SEALs killed the al-Qaeda leader during a

: 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 .