Chapter 1

The birth of an icon

Chapter 2

When people are not human

Chapter 3

The most controversial covers

Chapter 4

Barrier breakers and pop icons

Ch 2 · When people are not human
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schopenhauer The machine on the cover

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Quiz

What non-human entity did Time select as its Planet of the Year in 1988?

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Quiz

What unique material was placed on the cover of Time's 2006 'You' issue?

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Time's Wild Cards
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schopenhauer Test your history trivia knowledge with this game about the unusual, non-human choices named as Time's Person of the Year over the years.

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schopenhauer A planet in deep peril

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A planet in deep peril

schopenhauer In 1988, Time named the endangered Earth as its 'Planet of the Year' to highlight environmental crises.

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Quiz

Which group of medical and humanitarian workers was named Person of the Year in 2014?

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Quiz

Which technology-focused group was named Time's Person of the Year for 2025?

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Fun Fact

The computer cover: The 1982 personal computer cover featured a sculpture of a person sitting in front of a computer, rather than a real photograph.

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schopenhauer The great power of you

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The great power of you

schopenhauer The 2006 selection celebrated millions of internet users who created digital content.

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Quiz

Which corporate whistleblowers shared the Time cover as the Persons of the Year in 2002?

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In 1969, which demographic group was chosen to represent ordinary, middle-class citizens?

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Glossary
computer (noun)
An electronic device for storing and processing data according to instructions given to it. In 1982, Time magazine selected the personal computer as its inaugural Machine of the Year.

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schopenhauer The brave digital truth seekers

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Quiz

The 2017 Person of the Year, 'The Silence Breakers,' referred to individuals who did what?

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Quiz

Which inanimate object was named Time's Machine of the Year in 1982?

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Gossip

Which non-human winner was most creative?

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