things we'll remember about 2016

Things we’ll remember about

The World Health Organization announces an outbreak of the Zika virus

January

David Bowie, English singer, songwriter and actor (b. 1947)

January 10

Three coordinated bombings in Brussels, Belgium kill at least 32 and injure at least 250.

March

The Panama Papers scandal uncovered how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth.

April

The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union.

June

Muhammad Ali, American boxer (b. 1942)

June 3

NASA's Juno spacecraft enters orbit around Jupiter and begins a 20-month survey of the planet.

July

The 24 hour Tube service is here at last.

August

The 2016 Summer Olympics are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

August

New polymer £5 note released.

September

Global CO2 levels exceed 400ppm which is believed to be higher than anything experienced in human history.

September

Pete Burns, English singer - songwriter (b. 1959)

October 23

Donald Trump wins the general election and becomes 45th US president.

November

Discuss in pairs what is, in your opinion, the most pressing global issue for 2016 (5 min)

Make a wish for 2017

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