What major world event happened in 2016?

August. August 5–21 – The 2016 Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the first time in South America. August 24 – A 6.2 earthquake hits central Italy, killing 299 people. August 31 – The Brazilian Senate votes (61–20) to impeach the President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff.

What things happened in 2017?

17 stories that defined 2017

• President Donald Trump’s tweets.
• The Women’s March.
• Harvey Weinstein allegations and the #MeToo movement.
• Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
• The Russia investigation.
• James Comey’s firing and testimony.
• White House hirings and firings.
• The solar eclipse.

What happened in the world in 2014?

February. February – The West African Ebola virus epidemic begins, infecting at least 28,616 people and killing at least 11,310 people, the most severe both in terms of numbers of infections and casualties. February 7–23 – The XXII Olympic Winter Games are held in Sochi, Russia.

Is 2021 a special year?

The United Nations declared 2021 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development, the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, and the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour.

What are some things that happened in 2016?

10 Events That Changed Us All in 2016

• The U.S. Presidential Election.
• The Brexit Referendum.
• The Zika Virus.
• President Obama’s official trip to Cuba.
• The continued threat of ISIS.
• The Orlando nightclub shooting.
• The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Standing Rock and the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests.

What cool things happened in 2019?

22 Things That Happened for the First Time in 2019

• Scientists release first-ever image of black hole.
• New treatment for peanut allergies.
• Aston Martin unveils its first-ever electric car.
• Rihanna is first woman of color to head a fashion house at LVMH.
• A ban on facial recognition software.