Did These Events Happen In 2016 Or 2017?

To say it has been a long year would be an understatement! Can you remember if these events happened in 2016 or 2017? Take these 12 quiz questions and find out!
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The film "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for best picture.
2016
2017
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Queen Elizabeth II marked her 90th birthday.
2016
2017
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Acting legend Mary Tyler Moore passed away.
2016
2017
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The movie "The Last Jedi" was released.
2016
2017
Neither

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Hurricane Matthew struck the southeastern coast from Florida to North Carolina.
2016
2017
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Apple announced the release of the iPhone 8.
2016
2017
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The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union.
2016
2017
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FBI director James Comey was unexpectedly fired.
2016
2017
Neither

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The Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2016
2017
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The Great American Eclipse was visible across the entire contiguous United States of America.
2016
2017
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
2016
2017
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The Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time since 1908.
2016
2017
Neither
Uh-oh, unfortunately you're having a bit of trouble keeping your year's straight! While you may remember moments from 2016 and 2017, you can't quite remember what happened when. Fret not friend, in taking this quiz you took a much needed trip down memory lane!

C+, News Cycle Novice

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are news cycle savvy! It's obvious that you know your 2016 and 2017 news cycle like only a well informed individual can. You stay up to date on current events both in the US and abroad. Could you be more impressive?

B+, News Cycle Savvy

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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a total news cycle ace! When it comes to the events of 2016 and 2017, you know your stuff. You'd never confuse a present day news story with one that occurred over a year ago. You pride yourself on being well informed on both American news and events overseas. Go you!

A+, News Cycle Ace

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Right!
1
The film "Moonlight" won the Academy Award for best picture.
2016
2017
Neither
2
Queen Elizabeth II marked her 90th birthday.
2016
2017
Neither
3
Acting legend Mary Tyler Moore passed away.
2016
2017
Neither
4
The movie "The Last Jedi" was released.
2016
2017
Neither
5
Hurricane Matthew struck the southeastern coast from Florida to North Carolina.
2016
2017
Neither
6
Apple announced the release of the iPhone 8.
2016
2017
Neither
7
The United Kingdom votes in a referendum to leave the European Union.
2016
2017
Neither
8
FBI director James Comey was unexpectedly fired.
2016
2017
Neither
9
The Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2016
2017
Neither
10
The Great American Eclipse was visible across the entire contiguous United States of America.
2016
2017
Neither
11
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.
2016
2017
Neither
12
The Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time since 1908.
2016
2017
Neither