On August 23, 2005 a tropical depression formed over the Bahamas, a day later the depression developed into a tropical storm and was given the name Katrina. The storm became a hurricane just before making land over Florida, but intensified rapidly over the Gulf of Mexico. The hurricane soon built up to a category five storm and was one of the strongest and most intense storms ever recorded. In the early hours of August 29 hurricane Katrina hit land again, and was heading for New Orleans. Most of the city was below sea-level and two hours after the storm reached land one of the main levees was breached sending up to 8 feet of water into the city. In the end 1,836 people were killed by Katrina, but the US government's slow response to help the people of New Orleans drew widespread criticism.
Time for some good news, unless you’re Australian. In July 2005 England hosted the first of five Test matches against Australia, for the Ashes. Australia were top of the rankings and while bow- ler Glenn McGrath talked his usual pre-series trash about a 5-0 win captain Ricky Ponting was more realistic when he said he expected it to be one of the closest series between the two teams for some time. The first Test started in the usual way for England with a dominant performance by Australia with bat and ball, securing a 239 run win at Lord's. The second Test took place at Edgbaston and ended with the narrowest winning margin in Test history as England won by two runs. Next came Old Trafford and a draw, thanks largely to a crucial second innings century by Ponting. Then in the third Test England incredibly took a series lead thanks to a three-wicket win. That meant that Australia had to win the fifth and final Test at The Oval, if they were going to tie the series and retain the Ashes. The final Test match saw Kevin Pietersen score his maiden Test century to frustrate the Australians and leave them with virtually no chance of winning the game. Less than one over into their reply, needing 341 to win the Australian batsmen were offered the bad light, they went off and the Ashes were returned to Eng- land. Cue wild celebrations from players and fans alike after one of the best Test series of all time. And “Blow me, we only go and win the Ashes again in 2009.
On August 10, 2006 Scotland Yard disrupted a plot to blow-up aircraft flying from the UK to America, by using liquid explosives carried on the plane in normal hand luggage. The plot also caused massive disruption to flights from the UK and caused huge delays at airports, in particular Heathrow. The plot was essentially based around different terrorists boarding the same plane, but each carrying a non-threatening component to make up a liquid explosive bomb. Whilst separate these items were fine, but once combined would make a bomb to blow-up the plane whilst flying across the Atlantic. It is thought the terrorists were hoping to bring down at least 10 aircraft. The plot immediately changed the process of air travel in the 21st century. Restrictions were put on the amount of liquid that a person can take on a plane in their cabin luggage. The sudden imposition of these restrictions added to the chaos and delays at UK airports and it is still catching people out today.
On February 10, 2007 Barack Obama, a junior senator from Illinois announced that he would be running for President of the United States of America. On August 27, 2008, after a tough campaign against Hillary Clinton, Obama was officially named as the Democratic Party nominee for the 2008 Presidential election to succeed President Bush in the White House. On November 4, 2008 Obama won the election, his positive campaign of hope and change convinced the American people that more positive times could be in front of them. Obama became the first African American in history to be elected President of the United States. In his victory speech he said "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
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