The Internet & Social Media
This trend, which recently resurfaced, involved pouring ice water on yourself
The Ice Bucket Challenge
Premiering on Netflix in 2016, this sci-fi series is set in the town of Hawkins, Indiana
Stranger Things
These jeans sat above the hips and were favored for pairing with crop tops
High-waisted Jeans
This singer released the hit single “One Dance” in 2016, which became one of the biggest songs of the year worldwide.
Drake
This global event shocked many when the UK voted to leave the EU.
Brexit
Released in 2016, this R-rated superhero film starred Ryan Reynolds as a wisecracking antihero known for breaking the fourth wall
Deadpool
This tight-fitting necklace, often made of velvet, metal, or plastic, was a must-have accessory in 2016
Choker
This popular Chainsmokers song featured Halsey
Closer
In Fisher v. University of Texas (2016), the Supreme Court held that universities may consider this factor in admissions decisions, as long as it passes the strict scrutiny test
Race
This animal became an internet martyr after being murdered in a Zoo
Harambe
This 2016 film tells the true story of three Black women whose work was vital to NASA’s early space missions
Hidden Figures
Apple released this iPhone model in 2016, available as both the iPhone _ and iPhone _ Plus
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Beyoncé dropped this surprise visual album that dominated 2016.
Lemonade
This Supreme Court Justice died in February of 2016 and was replaced by Neil Gorsuch in 2017
Antonin Scalia
This game had people walking into traffic to catch digital creatures
Pokemon Go
Based on a novel by Jojo Moyes, Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star in this romantic drama following a young woman who becomes a caregiver for a wealthy man with a spinal cord injury.
Me Before You
This hairstyle, popular among men in 2016, involved tying long hair into a knot at the back of the head and became both a fashion statement and a meme
The "Man Bun"
On January 10, this British singer and songwriter passed away just two days after releasing his final album, Blackstar.
David Bowie
Signed on April 22 at the United Nations in New York, this landmark climate agreement brought together over 130 countries
Paris Climate Agreement
This phrase meant you were extremely angry, often provoked
Triggered
This sharp HBO political satire won Outstanding Comedy Series at the 2016 Emmys, following a fictional Vice President as she maneuvers through American politics.
VEEP
This 2016 viral video trend had people freeze in place like statues while a camera moved around them, often set to the song Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd
Mannequin Challenge
This album by Adele, featuring hits like “Hello” and “When We Were Young,” won Album of the Year at the 2016 Grammys
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In Utah v. Strieff (2016), the Supreme Court ruled that evidence found after an illegal police stop could still be admitted if discovered via a valid arrest warrant, illustrating a limitation on protections provided by this amendment. Hint: Part of the Bill of Rights
Fourth Amendment