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2016 was declared the
Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese zodiac. It was also a significant year for several reasons:
1. Space Exploration: It was a year of milestones in space exploration, with the launch of the Juno spacecraft to Jupiter and the successful landing of the Mars lander by India.
2. Olympics: The
Rio de Janeiro Olympics took place, marking the first time the games were held in South America.
3. Politics: It was a pivotal year in global politics, with the
United States electing Donald Trump as its president and the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum.
4. Technology: There were significant advancements and discussions around
Artificial Intelligence and its impact on society.
5. Cultural Events: The world celebrated the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death with numerous cultural events.
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