Things we'll remember about 2016
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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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