Born in 2016
Turns 10 in 2026
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2016 Front PageTheir name. The news from their year.Unframed from £21.50Add their name
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BACK TO 2016 · United Kingdom
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?
Leicester City win the Premier League
Leicester City secured the Premier League title on May 2 when Tottenham drew at Chelsea, capping a remarkable rise from relegation danger.
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.
Portugal win their first European Championship
Portugal beat hosts France 1–0 after extra time in the Euro 2016 final on July 10, winning its first European Championship.
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
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.
Paul Beatty wins the Booker Prize
Paul Beatty became the first American to win the Booker Prize with his satire The Sellout.
Number ones and music in 2016
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Drake turns One Dance into a worldwide streaming hit
Drake’s One Dance was the world’s biggest digital single of 2016, according to the music industry’s annual global report.
Prices and everyday money in 2016
United Kingdom figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Average weekly earnings per person in the United Kingdom (Bank of England series) | £503.20 per week | GBP per week Bank of England (series republished by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED) |
| First-class letter (March observation) | 64p | UK domestic stamped standard letter, up to 100g; max 240 x 165 x 5 mm Royal Mail Our Prices leaflet valid 29 March 2016 (archival reproduction); rate corroborated by Ofcom CMR 2016 |
| butter (December observation) | £1.48 | 250g block Office for National Statistics |
| Unleaded petrol (UK annual average pump price, including tax) | £1.09 | per litre Department for Energy Security and Net Zero |
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