British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that the G20 world leaders pledged to give an additional $1 trillion to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. In a statement following the summit, Brown said, "Today's decisions, of course, will not immediately solve the crisis. But we have begun the process by which it will be solved...I think a new world order is emerging with the foundation of a new progressive era of international cooperation."Guardian Unlimited: Today's G20 deal will solve financial crisis, claims Gordon Brown (April 2, 2009)

1. Time: Starts on April 2, 2009
2. Location: London
3. G20 refers to the 20 major economies in the world, 19 nations and the European Union
4. Last year's meeting was held in Washington, D.C. in November
5. A meeting was held in March 2009 between finance ministers to lay the groundwork for the summit
6. Several demonstrations will be held before and during the eventThe Guardian: The voices in G20's chorus of protest (March 8, 2009)
7. First G20 meeting was held in 1999
8. First Leader's Summit, where government leaders represented the economies: In 2008 in Washington, D.C.
9. Over 4,000 protesters were in London on April 1stHuffington Post: G-20 Protesters Break Into Royal Bank ... (April 1, 2009)
10. Royal Bank of Scotland was broken into during protestsHuffington Post: G-20 Protesters Break Into Royal Bank ... (April 1, 2009)
11. Eight people were arrested during April 1st protests, no injuriesHuffington Post: G-20 Protesters Break Into Royal Bank ... (April 1, 2009)

1. "Stabilize financial markets and enable families and businesses to get through the recession"Official Site: G-20
2. "Reform and strengthen the global financial and economic system to restore confidence and trust"Official Site: G-20
3. "Put the global economy on track for sustainable growth"Official Site: G-20