Featured moment
Avengers: Endgame Becomes Highest-Grossing Film
The MCU's epic conclusion earned $2.8 billion worldwide, surpassing Avatar to become the highest-grossing film in history.
Endgame.
The MCU concluded its saga, the first black hole was photographed, and a new virus was quietly emerging in Wuhan.
The Cost of Living in 2019
Gallon of Gas
$2.22
Loaf of Bread
$1.52
Gallon of Milk
$3.49
World Population
7.75 billion
Featured moment
First Image of a Black Hole
The Event Horizon Telescope captured the first-ever direct image of a black hole in galaxy M87, 55 million light-years away.
Featured moment
COVID-19 Virus Emerges in Wuhan
In late December, a novel coronavirus began spreading in Wuhan, China—the first cases of what would become a global pandemic.
The wider picture
More from 2019
A few more things worth remembering.
Technology
Google Achieves Quantum Supremacy
Google's Sycamore processor completed a calculation in 200 seconds that would take a supercomputer 10,000 years.
Internet
Disney+ Launches
Disney entered the streaming war with Disney+, gaining 10 million subscribers on its first day.
Cinema & TV
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The conclusion of the 42-year Skywalker Saga earned $1 billion, though it divided fans.
World Events
Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire
The 856-year-old Paris landmark was devastated by fire, collapsing its iconic spire. The world watched in shock.
Cinema & TV
Joker Wins Venice Golden Lion
Joaquin Phoenix's dark portrayal earned $1 billion and the Best Actor Oscar, proving R-rated comic films could succeed.
World Events
Greta Thunberg Named Time Person of the Year
The teenage climate activist's Fridays for Future movement inspired millions worldwide to demand climate action.
Gaming
Death Stranding Released
Hideo Kojima's first post-Konami game divided players with its unique gameplay about reconnecting a fractured America.
Gaming
Apple Arcade Launches
Apple launched its gaming subscription service with over 100 exclusive games, no ads or in-app purchases.
Music
Billie Eilish Dominates the Grammys
"When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" swept the major Grammy categories, making Eilish the youngest solo album of the year winner.
You arrivedin 2019.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 2019 to today.