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Brits reveal most memorable moments of 2012

Brits reveal most memorable moments of 2012

Top 10 most memorable events of 2012:

  1. The Olympics being held in London (65%)
  2. The Queen?s Jubilee (45%)
  3. The Paralympics being held in London (29%)
  4. Bradley Wiggins winning the Tour de France (20%)
  5. Barack Obama winning the US election (19%)
  6. Hurricane Sandy (11%)
  7. Felix Baumgartner space-dive (10%)
  8. Leveson inquiry (9%)
  9. Whitney Houston?s death (8%)
  10. Lance Armstrong discovered as a doper (4%)

James Endersby, Managing Director of Opinium Research said: ?To say 2012 was a momentous year feels like it would be an understatement! With landmark events like the Libor scandal, the Leveson inquiry, President Obama?s re-election and Prince William and Kate?s pregnancy, the year did not disappoint on iconic moments! Especially when you bear in mind the action packed sporting calendar, 2012 has been an unforgettable year.?

Opinium Research carried out an online survey of 2012 UK adults aged 18+ from 7th to 10th December 2012. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria.