2006

Germany hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup (which Italy went on to win), Twitter is launched and we lost our favourite Ozzy wildlife presenter- Steve Irwin.

Music

Shakira- Hips don't lie

Justin Timberlake- Sexyback

Nelly Furtado- Maneater

Chico- It's Chico Time

Movies

Daniel Craig's first Bond movie was released- Casino Royale, alongside The Devil Wears Prada, 300 and Pans Labyrinth

TV

Top Gear Presenter Richard Hammond was seriosuly injured while filming a piece for the series and Top of the Pops was axed along with They Think it's All Over.