2012 Event President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi causes a call for large protests after he passed a degree giving himself sweeping new powers 2010 Event Some Greeks in the Greek Parliament protest sweeping cuts approved in the budget 1989 Event Yankees beat Mets 4-0, sweeping 1989 mayor's trophy series in 2 games 1988 Event Congress overrides Reagan's veto of sweeping civil rights bill 1986 Event Senate joins House of Representatives voting for sweeping tax reforms 1981 Event New York Yankees capture 33rd AL pennant, sweeping 3 games from Oakland A's 1950 Event Yankees win 13th world championship sweeping Phillies
