Born in 2016
Turns 10 in 2026
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2016 Front PageTheir name. The news from their year.Unframed from $30.00Add their name
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BACK TO 2016 · United States
A little history to go with their gift.
Leicester City secured the Premier League title after starting the season among the outsiders; the title was confirmed after Tottenham drew at Chelsea. Scientists announced the first direct detection of gravitational waves, and Portugal beat France to win its first European Championship.
What happened in 2016?
Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election
The November 8 result set up a change of administration in January. The final electoral vote was 304 for Trump and 227 for Hillary Clinton.
The Chicago Cubs win the World Series
Chicago beat Cleveland 8–7 in 10 innings in Game 7 on November 2. The championship ended a 108-year wait.
Team USA led the Rio medal table
The team won 121 medals, including 46 gold. Team USA led the Rio medal table. The total topped every other nation.
Firsts and new ideas
Scientists announce the first direct detection of gravitational waves
The signal came from a pair of black holes. Scientists announce the first direct detection of gravitational waves. The discovery began a new kind of astronomy.
Pokémon GO sends players outside
After its July 2016 launch, Pokémon GO brought players into parks and streets to find digital creatures tied to real locations.
Number ones and music in 2016
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
One Dance reaches No. 1 on the Hot 100
Drake’s “One Dance,” featuring Wizkid and Kyla, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 2016.
Prices and everyday money in 2016
United States figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| White pan bread, U.S. city average | $1.37 | per pound Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED; source series: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Stacker |
| Fresh whole milk, U.S. city average | $3.20 | per gallon Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED; source series: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Stacker |
| First-Class letter stamp, one ounce (Apr 10–Dec 31) | $0.47 | per stamp U.S. Postal Service; TIME |
| Federal minimum wage, covered nonexempt workers | $7.25 | per hour U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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