2011

What Was Happening in 2011

Revolution swept the Arab world while Britain threw a royal wedding

Born in

Number 1 Songs in 2011 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Someone Like You"

Adele

Adele's heartbreak ballad from the album 21 became the best-selling single of 2011 in the UK. Her raw performance at the BRIT Awards turned it into an overnight sensation and launched her into global superstardom.

US #1

"Rolling in the Deep"

Adele

Adele dominated both sides of the Atlantic. 'Rolling in the Deep' spent seven weeks at US number one and was the year's best-selling single, driven by her powerhouse vocals and universal themes of heartbreak.

Biggest Films of 2011 — Box Office Hits

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Box Office: $1.34 billion

The final instalment of the Harry Potter franchise became the highest-grossing film of 2011, giving a beloved series an epic and emotional send-off. It set opening-weekend records worldwide.

Fashion and Style of 2011

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 2011

Buildings completed and structures opened in 2011

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