From President Trump’s inauguration to the sexual assault allegations that have rocked all aspects of our society, there’s no denying that 2017 was a historical year.

To celebrate the end of a busy year, let’s look back at some of the major events that happened.

1. President Trump

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that President Trump is one of our more unique presidents. The first president to ever be elected without prior service in either public office or the military, President Trump has shaken the foundations of America’s highest office.

Some of the noteworthy things that President Trump has done this year include escalating tensions with North Korea, failing to condemn white nationalist with his “many sides” comments, attacking the mainstream media, dealing with the fallout of three hurricanes, and and passing the Republican tax plan (which is his only major accomplishment of his first year).

2. Sexual assault allegations

Towards the end of 2017, sexual assault allegations began rocking every major aspect of society, from Hollywood to Washington to major news outlets. These allegations have resulted in the resignation and/or firing of several powerful men, such as Harvey Weinstein, Al Franken, Matt Lauer, Charlie Rose, and more.

The backlash the accused have faced have empowered more victims to come forward and have changed how society handles sexual assault against women. The #MeToo movement was named Time Person of the Year.

3. Doug Jones’s victory

On December 12, 2017, Washington was shaken when Democrat Doug Jones won the special election in the deep red state of Alabama over Republican Roy Moore.

Moore, who had been accused of sexually assaulting minors, was backed by former White House advisor Steven Bannon and President Trump, and was thought to be the winner despite the allegations. The upset came because of the African American vote, particularly African American women. Jones will be the first Democratic senator from Alabama in 25 years.

4. Catalonia's independence

On October 1, 2017, the Spanish region of Catalonia shocked the world when they held a referendum that showed Catalonians wanted independence from Spain. The Spanish government has since called the vote illegal, and there have been outbreaks of police violence against pro-independence Catalonians.

If Catalonia succeeds in gaining its independence, the map of Europe as we know it could change drastically.

5. Danica Roem, the first elected transgender lawmaker

This Election Day, history was made when the people of Virginia elected the first openly transgender lawmaker, Danica Roem. Roem defeated incumbent Bob Marshall, a man who is openly anti-LGBT. While she isn’t the first openly transgender person to serve, she is the first person to campaign, be elected, and serve in a state legislature as openly transgender.

This historical election is a huge step towards diversity and acceptance and empowers more people in the trans community to run for public office.

6. The U.S. pulls out of Paris Climate Accord

In June, President Trump, an avid climate change denier, announced that he was pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Accord. As a result, the US became one of only two nations on Earth not in it, the other being Nicaragua.

This decision sparked an international and domestic backlash and hurt the US’s image as a global leader. Several mayors of major US cities said that they would still follow the agreement, despite the fact the US withdrew. This decision will have a major impact on the environment.

2017 was a year full of ups and downs, but it was historic nonetheless.