The year in pictures
So much can happen in a year. In 2016, we saw moments of joy, hope, and sadness.
Athletes thrilled us. An American astronaut came back to Earth. Voters picked the next president of the United States.
TFK looks back at the year. Here are some of the biggest moments.
January 12
President Barack Obama gives his last STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS.
February 7
In SUPER BOWL 50, the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers. The score is 24–10. Peyton Manning is the Broncos quarterback. He also led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl win in 2007. Manning retired on March 7.
March 2
Scott Kelly RETURNS TO EARTH. He spent nearly a year on the International Space Station.
April 20
The government says the U.S. will get a new $20 BILL. It will have a picture of Harriet Tubman. She helped free slaves.
May 9
President Obama signs the NATIONAL BISON LEGACY ACT into law. This makes the American bison the national mammal. The animal has played a special part in U.S. history. It is especially important in many Native American cultures.
June 19
The Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA FINALS. LeBron James takes the team to a 93–89 victory. The team beats the Golden State Warriors.
July 21
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION takes place in Cleveland, Ohio. Donald Trump accepts the nomination for president. Governor Mike Pence of Indiana is his running mate.
July 28
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hillary Clinton accepts the nomination for president. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia is her running mate.
August 5
The 2016 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES begin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. wins more medals than any other country. Team U.S.A. takes home 121 medals. Forty-six are gold. U.S. women gymnasts win nine medals.
September 4
Pope Francis makes MOTHER TERESA a saint. The Roman Catholic nun is now known as Saint Teresa. Huge crowds celebrate in Vatican City.
October 9
For two weeks, HURRICANE MATTHEW causes major damage. It brings strong winds and heavy rain to five U.S. states.
November 8
Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton on ELECTION DAY. He is elected the 45th president of the United States.
December 7
From December 1 to 11, ceremonies are held in Hawaii. They mark the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on PEARL HARBOR. It happened on December 7, 1941. It forced the U.S. to enter World War II.
Think!
Which of these 2016 events was most important? Why?
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