IN THE DECADE...
In this decade, the Silent Generation (that is, the generation before Baby Boomers) began.
What were the late 1920s?
What is the Louvre?
A personal pledge to change old habits starting January 1st.
What is a New Year's resolution?
The nonsensical meme term used especially by teens and tweens, connected to a rap song and also a basketball player's height.
What is 6-7?
Based on a Korean drinking game with an abbreviated title describing a large building containing residential suites.
What is 'APT' by Bruno Mars and Rose?
A trendy denim style became popular in this decade, worn by A-listers such as Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, and Paris Hilton.
What are the early 2000s?
In April, this administration implemented a blanket 10 percent tariff on imports, with higher duties for countries deemed the "worst offenders".
What is the Trump administration?
The first day of the Gregorian Calendar year, recognized as a public holiday in many countries.
What is New Year's Day?
An umbrella term for commonly used expressions such as sigma, skibidi, and Fanum tax.
What is brainrot?
This hit song samples the iconic track "Somebody That I Used to Know" and reflects the artist's experiences with worrying and mental health.
What is 'Anxiety' by Doechii?
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington
What are the early 1960s?
In August, the newly-crowned best-selling female musical artist of all time got engaged to this Super Bowl champion.
Who is Travis Kelce?
The phrase shouted worldwide as the clock strikes 12.
What is 'Happy New Year'?
An impulsive reaction used to describe someone suddenly "losing it" or "snapping" when triggered.
What is a crash out/crashing out?
The resurfaced 1962 song by the late Connie Francis.
What is 'Pretty Little Baby'?
Tim Berners-Lee's invention of the World Wide Web.
What were the 1980s?
In November, the civil war in this African nation triggered the largest recorded and fastest displacement crisis in the world.
What is Sudan?
A widely held belief that behaviours on January 1st set the tone for the months that follow.
What are New Year's Superstitions?
A mental state of complete absorption in an activity, characterized by energized focus.
What is a flow state?
In opposition to its title, this 2025 hit song captures finding something different and special in an unexpected way.
What is 'Ordinary' by Alex Warren?
The debut of an electrifying 22-step dance to the song that incorporated grapevines and a series of forward and backward steps.
What were the late 1970s?
Following the death of Pope Francis, this Chicago-born Cardinal became the first American Pope on May 8th.
Who is Cardinal Francis Prevost/ Pope Leo XIV?
The iconic New York City event that signals the official start of the calendar year.
What is the New Year's Ball Drop?
The humorous tracking of these points for everyday actions, signifying coolness or social status.
What are aura points?
This '25 hit's title pays homage to a popular saying, suggesting that people who are alike tend to stick together.
What is 'Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish?