@joeefoster: 2018 Highlights: 💍 Royal Wedding: * Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding brought a second royal celebration to the UK in the 2010s, captivating millions worldwide. ⚽ England’s World Cup Run: * England's thrilling journey to the World Cup semi-finals united the nation, with "It’s Coming Home" becoming the anthem of the summer. 🏝️ One Kiss / World Cup / Love Island Summer: * 2018 was defined by the infectious energy of "One Kiss" by Dua Lipa & Calvin Harris, a sizzling Love Island season, and the World Cup - all happening during a scorching UK heatwave. It was truly a golden summer for young people. 🌬️ Windrush Scandal: * The UK faced a national scandal over the wrongful detention and deportation of Commonwealth citizens, leading to the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd. 🕵️ Salisbury Poisonings: * The poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury became a major international incident, heightening tensions between the UK and Russia. 🌍 Thai Cave Rescue: * The world watched in suspense as 12 boys and their football coach were dramatically rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand. Music Moments: 🎶 Best-Selling Single in the UK: * "One Kiss" by Dua Lipa & Calvin Harris became the defining song of the summer. 🎤 Ariana Grande: * Ariana dominated 2018 with the release of Sweetener, "No Tears Left to Cry," and later "thank u, next," which became an instant pop culture moment. 🎵 Other Big Hits: * Havana by Camila Cabello ruled globally, while BTS and K-pop continued their rise in the Western music scene. * Stormzy solidified his status as a British music icon, especially after his BRITs performance calling out Theresa May. Film & TV: 🎥 Biggest Film in the UK & Globally: * Avengers: Infinity War was a cinematic juggernaut, smashing box office records and leaving fans everywhere in suspense. 🎬 Lady Gaga in A Star is Born: * Lady Gaga wowed critics and audiences alike with her acting debut, and the hit song "Shallow" became a global sensation. 📺 TV Highlights: * The Salisbury Poisonings drama aired, depicting the events that gripped the UK and the world. Tech & Social Media: 🎧 Yanny vs. Laurel: * The internet was divided once again with the viral Yanny vs. Laurel audio clip, reminiscent of 2015's "The Dress" debate. 🌐 5G Begins to Roll Out: * 5G technology started making waves globally, promising faster internet speeds, though some feared it would lead to new health issues (spoiler: it didn’t cause COVID). 🍭 Tide Pod Challenge: * The bizarre and dangerous Tide Pod Challenge became a brief but alarming trend on social media * #YearInReview #JoesAlternativeHistory #2018 #YearInReview #RoyalWedding #WorldCup #ArianaGrande #Avengers #yannyvslaurel

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