With the 2019 class graduating in June, The GNA Insider looks back to a much simpler time. What was it like when this year’s seniors were in kindergarten?

President:

Americans voted in George W. Bush’s favor for another term.

Hits of ’06:

According to Billboard, the top 10 songs of 2006 are as follows:

1. Bad Day by Daniel Powter
2. Temperature by Sean Paul
3. Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado ft. Timbland
4. You’re Beautiful by James Blunt
5. Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean
6. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
7. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
8. Ridin’ by Chamillionaire ft. Krayzie Bone
9. SexyBack by Justin Timberlake
10. Check On It by Beyonce ft. Slim Thug

TV Debuts:

Some very popular TV shows made their debut in 2006, including:

1. America’s Got Talent
2. Dexter
3. Hannah Montana
4. Handy Manny
5. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Most Popular Movies of 2006:

According to Horus Music,  the top 10 movies in ’06 were:

1. The Departed

   

2. Pan’s Labrynth
3. Apocalypto
4. The Prestige
5. Casino Royale
6. The Devil Wears Prada
7. 300
8. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
9. Blood Diamond
10. Cars

Most Popular Toys:

1. T.M.X. Tickle Me Elmo
2. Nintendo Wii
3. Sony PlayStation 3
4. Butterscotch My Furreal Friends Pony
5. Monopoly Here and Now
6. Fisher Price Kid Digital Touch Camera

Super Bowl XL: Pittsburgh Steelers

Stanley Cup: Carolina Hurricanes

2006 FIFA World Cup: Italy