By: Molly Weisner
Wondering when the Batman v Superman comes out? How about how old Winnie the Pooh will be this year? (You never know, it could be a Jeopardy question.) Check out this brief outlook on 2016.
Politics:
On April 4th, the Bridgegate Trial concerning the scandal involving NJ Governor Chris Christie will be held.
In June of the new year (tentative), England’s Prime Minister David Cameron will decide whether or not the U.K. will continue its membership in the E.U.
A Republican nominee will be chosen in Cleveland in mid-July of 2016.
America’s president will take office on November 8th.
America will begin its steady exodus of soldiers from Afghanistan in hopes of reducing the number deployed to 5,500 by the end of 2016.
Economy:
Unemployment remains at a fairly average level and will continue to flat-line into the new year.
Oil and food prices are low and coupled with increasing wages, Americans can breathe easier knowing that a recession to model 2008’s crisis is unlikely in the very near future.
Interest rates in Europe are increasing which will make American goods pricier. Ultimately, this could put strain on the U.S.’s export industry which hold a sizeable portion of middle-class jobs.
Tech/Consumer News
In April, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket will make its debut launch.
In October, Nobel Prizes are awarded to the year’s best scientific minds.
Many 90s favorites such as PowerPuff Girls and Lego will return with new products.
Movie Culture:
The Allegiant movie premieres on March 18th to keep the Divergent series alive
On March 25th, Batman v. Superman hits theaters.
In November, the Harry Potter prequel, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, comes out starring Eddie Redmayne.
Milestones:
30th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident 10th anniversary of the first Tweet on Twitter
Marilyn Monroe and Winnie the Pooh will both be turning 90
75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attacks during World War II
100th anniversary of the first woman in Congress
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