It’s true that 2018 felt like it would never end, but now that we’re nearly to 2019, it’s time to look back on everything that happened during this past year.
This year felt like it has lasted forever, and no one would blame you for wanting to forget it ever happened. But there was some good with the bad, and we’re here to explore the best of both worlds.
It’s hard to believe everything we’ve accomplished this year — as well as everything we’ve witnessed. While there are countless moments we could’ve added to our biggest 2018 moments timeline, we’ve included the ones that felt the most important to us. If you’ve got more to add, feel free to do so in the comments!
So sit back, relax, and be prepared to say, “Wow, that happened THIS year??” over and over again.
January 1
The longest year begins
2018 officially kicks off and although many of us knew it was going to be a rough year, no one quite anticipated how long it would truly feel.
January 8
Oprah makes history
Oprah became the first African-American woman to win the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and her speech was nothing short of inspiring.
January 20
The Women's March
The second official Women's March brought feminism and fandom together when activists let their nerd flags signs fly.
January 30
Mark Salling passes
Glee alum Mark Salling is found dead at 35 after an apparent suicide following his conviction for possessing child pornography.
February 4
'The Cloverfield Paradox' surprise drops on Netflix
The third Cloverfield movie hit Netflix on the night of the Superbowl, surprising everyone, especially fans of JJ Abrams' uniquely original franchise.
February 9
Leslie Jones returns for the Olympics
Yeah, you read that right. The Winter Olympics happened this year, and much to everyone's delight, Leslie Jones returned to report on the event.
February 16
'Black Panther' smashes records
Black Panther has become such a staple in all of our lives that it's hard to believe it came out this year -- but records don't lie.
March 4
The 2018 Oscars
The Oscars are always full of ups and downs, but one of the highlights from this year was Frances McDormand's speech about Inclusion Riders.
March 14
Stephen Hawking dies
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking dies at 76, following an incredibly full and impactful life.
March 16
'Love, Simon' hits the big screen
When the adaptation of Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda hit theaters, it became the first mainstream teen romantic comedy to feature a gay lead.
April 8
'The Simpsons' responds to 'The Problem with Apu'
The Simpsons finally responded to the 2017 documentary The Problem with Apu, but it left a sour taste in a lot of people's mouths.
April 17
Kendrick Lamar wins a Pulitzer
Rapper Kendrick Lamar made history when he became the first nonclassical or jazz musicians to with a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN.
April 27
'Avengers: Infinity War' hits theaters
The third Avengers movie and the biggest crossover film to exist in the MCU hit theaters on this day and quickly became the second highest grossing movie of the year.
April 29
Claire Foy receives backpay
According to a report by The Daily Mail, Claire Foy received £200,000 in backpay following controversy over a a disparity in earnings between the actress and co-star, Matt Smith.
May 2
The MCU turns 10
On this day in 2008, Iron Man hit theaters and officially kicked off the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which they celebrated all year long.
May 2
DC announces streaming service
DC announced its own streaming service, called DC Universe, which they describe as an immersive digital experience.
May 11
'B99' is saved
Brooklyn Nine-Nine was axed by Fox and subsequently saved by NBC the following day.
May 18
'Deadpool 2' lands in theaters
Deadpool 2 hit theaters following another incredible ad campaign, and ended up becoming the fifth highest grossing movie of the year.
May 25
Harvey Weinstein surrenders
After months of allegations and horrifying stories of his behavior, Producer Harvey Weinstein finally surrendered himself to the NYPD.
May 29
'Roseanne' is cancelled
After Roseanne Barr made racist remarks on Twitter, ABC cancelled her newly revived show, later turning it into The Conners.
June 4
'Shadowhunters' is cancelled
Freeform cancelled Shadowhunters and sparked plenty of compassion and controversy.
June 5
Kelly Marie Tran deletes Instagram
The Last Jedi actress Kelly Marie Trans deleted her Instagram, becoming one of several actors leaving social media this year due to online harassment.
June 15
'The Incredibles 2' finally hits theaters
It took 14 years, but The Incredibles 2 finally hit theaters. It didn't disappoint either, as it went on to become the third highest grossing movie of the year.
June 22
'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' debuts
Speaking of the highest-grossing movies of the year, the sequel to Jurassic World ended up becoming the fourth highest earning film of 2018.
June 23
Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie get married
Proving the world isn't a terrible place, Game of Thrones stars Kit Harrington and Rose Leslie got married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their friends, families, and co-stars.
July 10
'The Handmaid's Tale' wine debacle
The Handmaid's Tale marketing team apparently thought it was a good idea to make some wine to capitalize on the show's success. Luckily, the wine was cancelled the same day.
July 20
James Gunn is fired
James Gunn is fired from Guardians of the Galaxy 3 after some problematic Tweets from his past resurfaced online.
August 8
Oscars to add Popular Film category
The Academy voted to add a Popular Film category to their lineup, though it was later announced it wouldn't be a part of 2019's ceremony.
August 16
Aretha Franklin dies
One of the most iconic singers of our time died at the age of 76, leaving behind an incredible legacy.
August 22
'The Big Bang Theory' ends
After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory comes to its conclusion as a result of Jim Parsons not wanting to return.
September 9
John Legend earns EGOT status
John Legend became the first Black man to earn his EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status for his role in Jesus Christ Superstar.
September 16
Bert & Ernie are officially gay (kinda)
Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman confirmed he always wrote Bert and Ernie as a gay couple, though the series denied that puppet have any sexual orientation at all.
September 18
Disney+ adds major heroes to their lineup
Starting with Loki and Scarlet Witch, Disney also later added Falcon and the Winter Soldier to the list of characters who'll get their own TV shows on Disney's streaming service.
September 22
Telltale's 'The Walking Dead' cancelled
Telltale's popular The Walking Dead series' final season was suddenly cancelled and its fate unknown until a December announcement gave fans hope.
September 26
Nagini casting causes controversy
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald officially cast Claudia Kim as Nagini, causing controversy and forcing J.K. Rowling to make a statement.
October 9
First look at Ruby Rose's Batwoman
Although initial reaction to Ruby Rose's casting as Batwoman was quite mixed, the first look at her costume seemed mostly positive.
October 12
Netflix cancels 'Iron Fist'
Iron Fist's cancellation was just the first to come from Marvel and Netflix. It was soon followed by Luke Cage and Daredevil.
October 30
We finally meet Miles and Alaska
The adaptation for John Green's novel Looking for Alaska has been a long time coming, and we finally got to meet the two actors playing the lead roles.
November 5
The Spice Girls reunite
The Spice Girls (minus Victoria) decided to reunite and go on a stadium tour in 2019.
November 12
Stan Lee dies at 95
The legendary Stan Lee died at 95 years old after a long and successful career, bringing comic book heroes to a mainstream audience.
November 25
'The Lion King' trailer breaks records
The trailer for The Lion King became Disney's most-viewed preview trailer, even beating out Infinity War.
November 30
'Thank U, Next' takes the internet by storm
Ariana Grande's music video for "Thank U, Next" was a trip down memory lane for most viewers, but it also broke records and got hella memeified.
December 6
Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host
Kevin Hart was announced as the host of the 2019 Oscars, but it didn't last long. After refusing to apologize for old homophobic Tweets, Hart stepped down from the job.
December 8
'Avengers: Endgame' trailer breaks all the records
Forget everything you've read before this point. The Avengers: Endgame trailer is officially the most-viewed trailer in history.
December 9
Jodie Whittacker to return as The Doctor
After rumors that Jodie Whittacker might not stay on as Doctor Who's titular character, it was confirmed that she would indeed be returning for another season.
December 12
Pixar announces is next original film
And this one is going to star Chris Pratt and Octavia Spencer. Onward!
December 31
The longest year comes to a close
A lot happened this year, both good and bad, but 2018 has finally come to a close. Here's to hoping 2019 feels a little less like it's lasted 87 years.
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