Turn Back Time: Calculate Your Age and Learn What Happened in 2016

Individuals born in 2016 would be 8 years old today. That's 8 years of witnessing the world evolve! Use our age calculator to discover how many days, weeks, or even months they've been around. In 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum known as Brexit. Donald Trump was elected President of the United States.

What Major Happened in 2016?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 2016 when you were 8 years old.

1. Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States.
2. The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum.
3. The Zika virus outbreak spread across the Americas, raising global health concerns.
4. The Panama Papers leak revealed widespread tax evasion and money laundering by the wealthy elite.
5. The Summer Olympics took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6. The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.
7. The Colombian government signed a peace deal with the FARC rebel group, ending over 50 years of conflict.
8. The Dakota Access Pipeline protests drew international attention to indigenous rights and environmental issues.
9. The death of Harambe the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo sparked controversy and debate over animal welfare.
10. The Philippines elected Rodrigo Duterte as president, known for his controversial war on drugs.

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