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photo: In fact, historians looking back on 2016 a century from now will probably identify it as one of the most pivotal in modern history, according to The Toronto Star. It was a year that set in motion a train of events that will reshape our world for years to come. Gerald Herbert / The Associated Press file photo By Gordon Pape Building Wealth Special to the Star Mon., Dec. 19, 2016 It's been a year none of us will ever forget. At this stage, we cannot know the consequences of all the forces that have been unleashed but we do know they will dramatically change the world and how we make our investment decisions. Both are related in the sense that they represent a rebellion of the middle class against the established elite in the two countries. On a macro scale, historians will zero in on two game-changing events the British decision to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as the U.S. president. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.