2016 United States presidential election: Businessman and television personality Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States in a surprise victory against his opponent, former …

Historical events from year 2016. Learn about 494 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2016 or search by date or keyword.

Learn something new with key events in history, from the American Revolution to pop culture, crime and more. 2016: Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events,...

Jan 6, 2026 · Pokémon Go, "Stranger Things," and "Hamilton" are some of the major pop culture moments conjured up in people's brains when they think of 2016, a year pivotal to many and …

Jan 1, 2023 · Explore the unforgettable events of 2016, from Harambe's tragic incident to Trump's surprising election. Discover the highs and lows of a captivating year.

Relive the key moments of 2016! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

Dec 23, 2016 · It’s nearly impossible to sum up the year 2016 with a single word, phrase, or story. Dominated by political coverage and consumed with tragedy, there’s little doubt that events of this …

Dec 31, 2019 · A year of terror, big political decisions and the largest data leak in history was interspersed with record-breaking sporting feats. Here's what happened in 2016 (and in 2010, 2011, …

Dec 16, 2016 · As 2016 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.

Dec 22, 2016 · Yet if 2016 was a world turned upside down, as the cast of the Broadway hit “Hamilton” sings of the American Revolution, just wait until next year. — SUSAN CHIRA