Events
This country won the most gold medals at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
United States
This Lithuanian singer gained international recognition in 2024 with their performance at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Monika Linkytė
This calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, became the most widely used calendar today.
The Gregorian Calendar
This country hosted the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Sweden
This singer made headlines with their record-breaking residency in Las Vegas in 2024.
Adele
In ancient Rome, the new year was originally celebrated on this date, marking the beginning of the consular year.
March 1st
This video game adaptation series was renewed for a second season after its successful debut in 2024.
The Last of Us
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to ancient civilizations, most notably this group of people who would vow to be better in the coming year.
The Babylonians
This artist won the Album of the Year Grammy in 2024 for their groundbreaking work.
Taylor Swift
The first recorded use of "Happy New Year" as a greeting was during this century.
The 17th century
This long-awaited space mission successfully landed the first spacecraft on the moon in 2024, 50 years after the last Apollo landing.
Artemis I (NASA's mission to the Moon)
This Lithuanian film, celebrated at international film festivals in 2024, received widespread acclaim for its portrayal of family and identity.
The Last Real Man (original title: Paskutinis tikras vyras)
In 1752, this country switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, making New Year’s Day officially move to January 1st.
Britain (and its colonies, including the American colonies)