When March 1st brought a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in New Zealand, setting the tone for the year's geological shenanigans.
And if that wasn't enough, August 17th saw a massive fire in a Baltimore warehouse, causing a 15-hour blaze that melted 20,000 pounds of chocolate.
But don't forget the December 12th tornado that ravaged the town of Spencer, Oklahoma, because, why not?
Super Bowl XXXI - a game that will forever be remembered for the Chicago Pack's 10-3 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Or, if you will, the introduction of the Pac-Lipsum - a game that will be released 20 years too late to the gaming world.