April 8, 2026
The year was…
1980📈 Economy & Markets
Most Likely to Corner the Market: Two Texas brothers tried to hoard this precious metal, but their silver scheme came crashing down on a Thursday in March, wiping out $1.7 billion and shaking Wall Street to its core.
🌍 World Event
Most Likely to Start Something Big: When Iraq's forces crossed the border into Iran in September, these neighboring nations kicked off an eight-year slugfest that became one of the longest conventional wars of the century.
🎬 Screen & Sound
Best Plot Twist: This space saga sequel hit theaters in May and dropped the ultimate family bombshell when a masked villain told our hero, 'I am your father.'
🔍 Crime & Scandal
Most Tragic Goodbye: A deranged fan waited outside the Dakota with a signed album and a revolver, ending a Beatle's life on a December night that silenced the music world.
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