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Time Person of the Year

Discover who Time magazine picks each year as the person who changed the world, for better or worse!

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Key Facts

Award Name
Time Person of the Year. Formerly called Man of the Year or Woman of the Year.
First Awarded
1927.
Selection Criteria
Influenced events of the year, for better or for worse.
Name Change Year
1999, when it became 'Person of the Year'.

Who's the Big Star of the Year?

Imagine a super-important award given by a famous magazine called Time! Every year, they pick one person, or sometimes a group, who made the biggest splash in the world. It's like choosing the star player of the year, but for real life!

They look at who did things that really changed what happened that year. It could be someone who helped a lot of people, or someone who caused big problems. Time magazine wants to highlight the person who had the most impact, like a giant wave changing the beach.

Where Did This Awesome Idea Come From?

This special award started a super long time ago, way back in 1927! Back then, they called it 'Man of the Year.' Can you imagine? It was like a big surprise party for someone who had a huge year.

Over time, people realized that amazing women also did incredible things, so they changed the name to 'Person of the Year' in 1999. This shows that everyone, no matter who they are, can be chosen if they influence the world in a big way.

Why Does This Award Matter So Much?

This award is like a spotlight shining on the most influential people of the year. It helps us remember what happened and who was involved. Think of it like a history book page that's just been written!

It makes us think about the big events and the people who caused them. Sometimes the person chosen is someone we all cheer for, and other times it makes us think, 'Wow, that's surprising!' It's all about understanding how one person can really shape the world around us.

How Do They Pick the Winner?

Picking the Person of the Year isn't like picking a winner in a race. The editors at Time magazine have big meetings and discuss who had the most influence. They don't just pick someone because they are famous or liked.

They look at who actually changed things, for good or for bad. It's a really serious decision! Sometimes, people get to vote online, but the final choice is made by the grown-ups at Time.

It's like a big puzzle they have to solve.

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