2016

2016 () will be a of the.

Predicted events

 * — The 100th anniversary of the in which a rebellion took place and proclaimed an  independent of Britain
 * — will celebrate its 200th year of independence.
 * June —
 * — The 100th anniversary of the, in which the saw its first combat use.
 * —  and  elections
 * —  and  elections

Unknown dates

 * — Host city to be chosen in . Applicant cities are, ; , ; , ; ,; , ; , ; and ,.
 * The right for the U.S. forces to use in the  as a military base will end at this year, but there will be a provision for an automatic extension for another 20 years for the US forces to remain stationed on the island.
 * Start of unmanned test flights of the for future U.S. lunar landings.
 * , an international scientific experiment (2nd largest worldwide ever) into developing is set to boot up for the first time.
 * Files concerning made open to the public

Speculations

 * predict this is when a will come about.
 * Former President Presidential Dollar Coin Program coin becomes issued.
 * "A global tipping point will be reached in 10 years [2016] if levels of greenhouse gases like methane and CO2 are not reduced. Global warming at this point becomes unstoppable." —

Computer and video games

 * Games set in 2016:
 *  (2004)
 *  (2005)
 *  (1998)

Film

 *  (1989): According to a guest on 's talk show, the end of the world will occur on.

Literature

 *  by Greg Rucka (2005): On, an influenza subtype H17N22 outbreak infects 23,442 Canadians.
 * Tarragona 2016 http://tarragona2016.blogspot.com/

Media franchises

 * : The World R:2 game is released.

Television series

 *  (1995–1996): The Third Impact occurs, killing all humanity except two survivors.
 * In an episode of , Phil states that chores were banned in the year 2016.