The 2016 election saw Donald Trump, a businessman and reality TV star, defeating Hillary Clinton, a seasoned politician and former Secretary of State, in a surprising victory.
2. Brexit Referendum 2016
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum, defying expectations and leading to significant political and economic consequences.
3. Indian General Election 2014
Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a landslide victory, ending the long-standing rule of the Indian National Congress party.
4. French Presidential Election 2017
Emmanuel Macron, a political newcomer, won the presidency against Marine Le Pen, marking a shift in French politics.
5. Australian Federal Election 2019
The Australian Labor Party was favored to win, but the Liberal-National Coalition, led by Scott Morrison, emerged victorious in a surprising upset.
6. German Federal Election 2005
Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union narrowly defeated Gerhard Schröder's Social Democratic Party, leading to Merkel becoming the first female Chancellor of Germany.
7. Nigerian Presidential Election 2015
Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari defeated incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, marking the first time in Nigeria's history that an opposition candidate won the presidency.
8. Canadian Federal Election 2015
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party secured a majority government, surpassing expectations and ending nearly a decade of Conservative rule under Stephen Harper.
9. South Korean Presidential Election 2017
Moon Jae-in, a liberal candidate, won the presidency following the impeachment of Park Geun-hye, signaling a shift in South Korean politics.
10. Brazilian Presidential Election 2018
Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right candidate, won the election against Fernando Haddad, marking a significant ideological shift in Brazilian politics.
