20 12 witnessed many major events, including natural disasters, the implementation of laws and regulations, international political and economic events, etc. Among them, the top ten natural disasters in China in 20 12 include Yiliang earthquake in Yunnan, flood and hail disaster in North China, and catastrophic hail and debris flow disaster in Min County, Gansu Province. 65438+ 10/0/The implementation of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code, People's Republic of China (PRC) Archives Law, People's Republic of China (PRC) Retired Soldiers Protection Law and People's Republic of China (PRC) National Defense Law; The European Union began to levy an international aviation carbon tax, and Standard & Poor's announced that it would downgrade the long-term sovereign credit ratings of nine euro-zone countries. The 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum was held in Davos. 20 12 witnessed many major events, including natural disasters, the implementation of laws and regulations, international political and economic events, etc. Among them, the top ten natural disasters in China in 20 12 include Yiliang earthquake in Yunnan, flood and hail disaster in North China, and catastrophic hail and debris flow disaster in Min County, Gansu Province. 65438+ 10/0/The implementation of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code, People's Republic of China (PRC) Archives Law, People's Republic of China (PRC) Retired Soldiers Protection Law and People's Republic of China (PRC) National Defense Law; The European Union began to levy an international aviation carbon tax, and Standard & Poor's announced that it would downgrade the long-term sovereign credit ratings of nine euro-zone countries. The 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum was held in Davos. The following are some major events of 20 12:

London Olympic Games held.

2. The successful launch of El Salvador satellite 1 marks the emergence of the first communication satellite in Latin America. Neil armstrong, a famous American space scientist, died. 4. US President Barack Obama was re-elected. The economic crisis in Cyprus has become a serious problem in Europe. 6. The drought in northern China has displaced millions of people. 7. The civil war in Syria has continued to intensify, resulting in a large number of people losing their lives and refugees being displaced. 8. Christopher Stevens, the American ambassador to Libya, was killed in an attack. 9. An earthquake happened in San Diego. 10. Cape Town celebrated its 500th anniversary.