Those who grew up during the 90’s will appreciate this. I’ll go on record and say1996 may be the most culturally significant year of our time.
Tupac and Biggie’s rivalry defined hip-hop’s golden era, echoing through music history.
TGIF ruled the airwaves, shaping a generation’s Friday nights with family-friendly sitcoms that became cultural touchstones.
Ken Griffey Jr. was the face of baseball and pure athletic grace, blending charisma with all-time talent.
Michael Jordan returned to glory, capping a 72–10 season with a championship that cemented his legacy. While wearing the 11’s, the greatest basketball shoe ever.
The Nintendo 64 launched, reshaping gaming with Super Mario 64 and redefining interactive 3D worlds.
Michael Johnson shattered Olympic records in blazing gold shoes, becoming a symbol of speed and showmanship.
Hulk Hogan’s shocking heel turn birthed the NWO, transforming professional wrestling and ushering in a new era of edgy realism.
Finally,
@Adam Back was working on what would become Hashcash, an early proof-of-work system published in 1997, directly referenced in the Bitcoin whitepaper.
Anyone what to challenge this year as the “greatest?”
