Tag 2016

2016 was a great year! Here are some notable events and trends that took place:

Politics:

• The United States presidential election saw Donald Trump win the Republican nomination and Hillary Clinton win the Democratic nomination.
• Brexit: The United Kingdom held a referendum and voted to leave the European Union.
• The Zika virus outbreak spread globally, leading to concerns about its impact on public health.

Technology:

• The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were released, featuring water resistance and wireless headphones.
• Pokémon Go became a global phenomenon, with millions of players downloading the game.
• Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies continued to gain traction.

Entertainment:

• The musical "Hamilton" opened on Broadway, winning 11 Tony Awards.
• The TV show "Stranger Things" premiered on Netflix, becoming a huge hit.
• The movies "Captain America: Civil War," "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and "La La Land" were released.

Sports:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA championship, ending a 52-year drought.
• The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, ending a 108-year drought.
• The Rio Olympics took place, with Usain Bolt winning his third consecutive gold medal in the 100m and 200m sprint events.

Music:

• The album "25" by Adele became the best-selling album of the year.
• The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars was a huge hit.
• The music streaming service Spotify reached 30 million subscribers.

Fashion:

• Athleisure wear continued to be a trend, with leggings and sports bras becoming a staple in many people's wardrobes.
• The "man-bun" hairstyle was still popular among men.
• The color of the year was "Rose Quartz" and "Serenity," a soft pink and blue combination.

Food and Drink:

• The "plant-based" diet trend continued to grow, with more people adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.
• The "bullet journal" trend became popular, with people using notebooks and pens to create customized planners.
• The coffee chain Starbucks introduced its "Reunion" drink, a cold brew coffee drink.

These are just a few of the many events and trends that took place in 2016. It was a year of great change and innovation, and many of these trends continue to shape our world today.