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Pictures of 2007

Each year is built out of moments that we will remember for years to come. In 2007, we saw leaders work to bring peace to the world. We were excited by new discoveries and saddened by tragedy. We also said goodbye to one of literature's most beloved wizards. Here are some moments to remember from 2007.

January

The nation said goodbye to former President Gerald R. Ford at a funeral in Washington, D.C. Ford, who was the 38th U.S. President, was 93 years old.

February

The Indianapolis Colts won the 41st Super Bowl, football's championship game. The Colts beat the Chicago Bears 29-17. Peyton Manning celebrates with his coach.

March

On March 29, President George W. Bush awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor to World War II African-American heroes the Tuskegee Airmen.

April

Astronomers discovered a planet outside our solar system that may be able to support living things. They named it Gliese 581c.

May

Arizona high school student Jordin Sparks, 17, was named the new American Idol on May 22. She is the singing competition's youngest winner so far.

June

Britain's prime minister, Tony Blair, resigned after leading his country for 10 years. Blair was the youngest prime minister to serve Britain since 1812.

July

The final book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, sold 11 million copies the day it was released.

August

San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds broke baseball's all-time home-run record by hitting No. 756 out of the park. Now he faces legal problems about drug use.

September

The World Conservation Union published its Red List of endangered plants and animals, which includes the orangutan.

October

There was joy in Massachusetts when the Red Sox won the World Series against the Colorado Rockies. Boston also won the title in 2004.

November

In Annapolis, Maryland, President Bush hosted a peace conference that brought together Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.

December

Storms flooded the northwestern states. Ninety-mile-per-hour winds knocked down trees and power lines. Here, a kayaker in Centralia, Washington, paddles down the street.

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