14. The Brexit Referendum Result (2016)
The world was caught off guard on June 24, 2016, when the UK voted to leave the European Union. The result sent immediate shockwaves through global financial markets and political circles, sparking debates and uncertainty across Europe. Like other major referendums, Brexit’s impact was both swift and far-reaching, redefining alliances and the future of the continent. The BBC chronicles the moment that transformed modern European history overnight.
