The soul singer is found dead in her London home in July at the age of 27, leading to a massive resurgence of her music in the US.
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2011 Legacy: Culture
"Planking" (lying flat in unusual places) becomes the first major viral photo trend of the decade.read more »
2011 Record: Books
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson becomes the fastest-selling nonfiction book since records began.read more »
2011 Archive: Sports
The Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat "Big Three" to win their first NBA Championship.read more »
59 Fun Facts: The 2011 Royal Wedding & The End of an Era Edition
Introduction & Context: 2011 was a year of profound endings and grand beginnings. The world watched in awe as Prince...read more »