Although it is only October, 2016 has already been an amazing and ground breaking year for America, and the world. Here are 16 things that have happened in 2016...so far.

1. "The People Vs. OJ Simpson" Aired

February 2, 2016 - April 5, 2016

The series that brought millions of viewers back to 1994 for the murder trial of OJ Simpson was one of the most talked about mini-series of the year.

2. Peyton Manning Retired

February 7, 2016

And he did it in the most Peyton Manning way possible...by winning Super Bowl 50.

3. Leonardo DiCaprio FINALLY won an Oscar

February 28, 2016

The long overdue Oscar win thrilled movie lovers all over the world.

4. RIP Harambe

May 28, 2016

Regardless of personal opinions on whether or not Harambe's death was just, it is no question that he took over the internet. Countless memes, jokes, and cartoons made Harambe a household name.

5. Muhammad Ali Passed Away

June 3, 2016

One of the most iconic athletes of all time passed away from Parkinson's Disease at the age of 74.

6. "Hamilton" won Best Musical at The Tony Awards

June 12, 2016

The musical that has taken over Broadway since it premiered in 2015, not only won best musical and best lead actor (Lin-Manuel Miranda), it broke the record for most Tony nominations ever with 16.

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers won THE NBA Championship

June 19, 2016

The night everyone became a Cavs fans for a day...unless you're from Oakland, CA. The Cavs made history by coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, something no other team has ever done.

8. We had a record-breaking summer

2016 broke the record for most days hitting over 90 degrees (and people still say global warming isn't real).

9. Kevin Durant Signs with The Golden State Warriors

July 4, 2016

Basketball fans all over the country were stunned by KD's decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors.

10. Pokémon Go was released

July 6, 2016

The app that had everyone going on walks trying to capture their favorite Pokémon took over the nation the month of July.

11. "Stranger Things" premiered on Netflix

July 15, 2016

The eight-episode series was the most watched show on Netflix this year. It was renewed for season 2 in August, 2016.

12. Hillary Clinton at the DNC

July 25 - 28, 2016

Regardless of political opinions, 2016 is the first time a female will be in the running for president. Hillary Clinton accepting the Democratic Parties nomination for President of the United States will go down in history.

13. "Closer" by Chainsmokers becomes everyone's favorite jam

July 29, 2016

The most listened to song of 2016 as been played on Spotify over 30,000,000 times.

14. The Rio Olympics

August 5 - 21, 2016

The world came together to watch the best of the best athletes represent and perform for their countries.

15. Clown attacks have everyone reeling

October 2016

Yes, clown attacks are very real. Over four deaths have been report since the start of the attacks, and clowns have been spotted on nearly 30 college campuses.

16. Hurricane Matthew

Ranked one of the worst hurricanes to hit American ever, Hurricane Matthew, has effected millions of Americans on the East Coast.