There were many shocking, surprising, hysterical and saddening moments that happened in 2016.
From gut-wrenching moments that made us cringe, to triumphant moments that made us cry, to serendipitous moments that simply made us smile, this year has been filled with iconic and thought-provokingphotographs. Check out this roundup of some of the images that defined 2016. Hover over each image to view the caption.
Note: Some images may contain disturbing content.
The most memorable photos of 2016
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