1976
This European group released a song that became a worldwide hit and is still a staple of dance floors around the globe.
ABBA
In 1986, a catastrophic nuclear accident occurred at this power plant in Ukraine, leading to widespread environmental and health consequences.
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
In 1996, this robotic spacecraft became the first to land on Mars and transmit data back to Earth.
Mars Pathfinder
This social networking website, originally launched in 2004, but gained worldwide popularity in 2006 when it opened to the general public
This augmented reality mobile game, launched in 2016, quickly became a global phenomenon, encouraging players to explore the real world to catch virtual creatures.
Pokémon Go
This man won the 1976 presidential election, becoming the 39th President of the United States.
Jimmy Carter
This American author's novel 'It' was published in 1986, introducing readers to the terrifying entity known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
Stephen King
This internet search engine, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, was launched
This English band released their hit single 'Chasing Cars' in 2006, which became one of the most-played songs of the year and a staple of romantic playlists."
Snow Patrol
This Broadway musical, which premiered in 2016, received widespread acclaim for its diverse cast and innovative storytelling, going on to win multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Hamilton
The first outbreak of this deadly virus was recorded in 1976 in Zaire
Ebola virus
This blockbuster film, directed by James Cameron, was released in 1986 and became the highest-grossing film of the year.
Aliens
In 1996, this city in the United States hosted the Summer Olympics, marking the centennial celebration of the modern Olympic Games.
Atlanta, Georgia
This animated film, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by John Lasseter, was released in 2006, becoming a critical and commercial success.
Cars
This song by Drake, featuring WizKid and Kyla, became one of the year's top hits, famous for its catchy beat and dancehall influence
One Dance
This Romanian gymnast scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics history at the Montreal Games.
Nadia Comăneci
This space probe, launched by NASA in 1986, became the first spacecraft to visit and study Halley's Comet.
the Giotto probe
This groundbreaking video game console, released by Nintendo in 1996, introduced 3D gaming and iconic titles like 'Super Mario 64' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'
Nintendo 64
At the 2006 Winter Olympics, this Canadian figure skater made history by becoming the first North American woman to win Olympic gold in ladies' singles.
Joannie Rochette
In 2016, this NFL team won Super Bowl 50, led by their star quarterback Peyton Manning in his final game before retirement
Denver Broncos