June- Changsha (Sky City) is expected to be complete, making it the tallest building in the World (838m) Strict water restrictions are set in for the American west September- Scotland becomes an independent nation. December- Afghan Civil War ends after the United States and Britain withdraw troops U.S. oil prices average $3.24 February - NASA Dawn spacecraft reaches Ceres July - NASA New Horizons will pass by Pluto August - A treaty between Ecuador, Brazil and Peru is signed, agreeing to leave native people alone November - A 9.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 10km east of Los Angeles