Featured moment
COVID-19 Global Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic killed millions, locked down nations, and fundamentally changed how the world works, learns, and connects.
The world stopped.
COVID-19 shut everything down. The PS5 and Xbox launched to empty shelves. George Floyd's death sparked a global reckoning.
The Cost of Living in 2020
Gallon of Gas
$2.17
Loaf of Bread
$1.53
Gallon of Milk
$3.52
World Population
7.84 billion
Featured moment
PlayStation 5 Launches
Sony's next-gen console with its SSD and DualSense controller launched to massive demand and immediate shortages.
Featured moment
George Floyd Protests & Black Lives Matter
Floyd's death at the hands of police sparked the largest civil rights protests in US history, spreading to countries worldwide.
The wider picture
More from 2020
A few more things worth remembering.
Technology
Zoom Becomes Essential
Video conferencing usage exploded from 10 million to 300 million daily participants as remote work became the norm.
Science & Space
COVID-19 Vaccines Developed in Record Time
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines received emergency authorization, developed in under a year using mRNA technology.
Science & Space
SpaceX Crew Dragon Launches Astronauts
SpaceX sent NASA astronauts to the ISS, the first crewed orbital launch from US soil since the shuttle retired in 2011.
World Events
Joe Biden Elected President
Biden defeated Trump in a historic election with the highest voter turnout in over a century.
Internet
TikTok Becomes the Most Downloaded App
TikTok surpassed 2 billion downloads globally, reshaping entertainment, music, and culture.
Gaming
Xbox Series X|S Launches
Microsoft launched its next-gen consoles alongside Game Pass, shifting focus from hardware sales to subscription services.
Gaming
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo's island life simulator became a cultural lifeline during lockdowns, selling 40 million copies.
Gaming
The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog's divisive sequel won Game of the Year and pushed narrative boundaries with its exploration of revenge and empathy.
Gaming
Among Us Goes Viral
The 2018 social deduction game suddenly exploded during lockdowns, reaching 500 million monthly players.
You arrivedin 2020.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2020 to today.