Featured moment
Pokémon GO Takes Over the World
Niantic's AR mobile game became a global phenomenon, getting millions of people outside hunting Pokémon in the real world.
Catch them all. Question everything.
Pokémon GO got everyone outside, Trump shocked the world, and we lost David Bowie and many more.
The Cost of Living in 2016
Gallon of Gas
$2.35
Loaf of Bread
$1.49
Gallon of Milk
$3.42
World Population
7.47 billion
Featured moment
Donald Trump Elected President
In one of the biggest political upsets in US history, Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president.
Featured moment
Brexit: UK Votes to Leave the EU
The United Kingdom voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, triggering years of political upheaval.
The wider picture
More from 2016
A few more things worth remembering.
Music
David Bowie Dies
The legendary musician and cultural icon died at 69, just two days after releasing his final album "Blackstar."
Science & Space
LIGO Detects Gravitational Waves
Scientists detected gravitational waves for the first time, confirming Einstein's century-old prediction.
Science & Space
SpaceX Lands Rocket on Drone Ship
SpaceX landed a Falcon 9 on a floating platform at sea for the first time, advancing reusable rocket technology.
Music
Prince Dies at 57
The iconic musician behind "Purple Rain" was found dead at his Paisley Park home, shocking the world.
Gaming
Overwatch Released
Blizzard's team-based shooter became a global esports phenomenon with its colorful characters and fast-paced gameplay.
Gaming
Nintendo Announces the Switch
Nintendo revealed its hybrid home/portable console, which would become one of the fastest-selling consoles ever.
Cinema & TV
Stranger Things Premieres on Netflix
The Duffer Brothers' 80s-nostalgia sci-fi series became Netflix's biggest hit and a cultural phenomenon.
Internet
TikTok Launches (as Douyin in China)
ByteDance launched its short-form video platform in China, which would later go global as TikTok.
Cinema & TV
Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Wins Oscar
After 6 nominations, DiCaprio won Best Actor for The Revenant, ending one of Hollywood's longest-running memes.
You arrivedin 2016.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2016 to today.