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The 2016 Times
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November 8, 2016 | United States
The Wild Year of Unexpected Plot Twists
In 2016, reality felt stranger than fiction as shocking political upsets, viral digital obsessions, and historic sporting triumphs reshaped global culture. From street corners packed with smartphone-wielding gamers to seismic political shifts, it was an unforgettable year of chaotic energy.
The Brexit Referendum
Voters in the United Kingdom shocked the world by narrowly choosing to leave the European Union, setting off years of political turmoil.
Pokémon GO Sweeps the Globe
Millions of people poured into public parks and city streets overnight as an augmented-reality mobile game became an unprecedented cultural obsession.
Also this year
Chicago Cubs Break 108-Year Drought
November 2, 2016 | Major League Baseball
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in a thrilling Game 7 to win their first World Series championship since 1908.
Beyoncé Releases 'Lemonade'
April 23, 2016 | Music / HBO
Beyoncé dropped a groundbreaking visual album that redefined pop storytelling while sparking intense cultural conversations around infidelity, race, and womanhood.
Leonardo DiCaprio Wins First Oscar
February 28, 2016 | Academy Awards
After decades of acclaimed performances and endless internet memes, Leonardo DiCaprio finally secured Best Actor for his grueling role in The Revenant.
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics
August 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Usain Bolt achieved a legendary sprint sweep on the track while Michael Phelps capped off his historic swimming career with 23 total gold medals.
Harambe Becomes a Global Meme
May 28, 2016 | Internet Culture
The tragic death of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo unexpectedly sparked one of the internet's most enduring and ubiquitous viral phenomena.