And it was a year when a famous Sunderland venue had a revamp but which year was it?
We have 9 clues to help you solve this just-for-fun puzzle.
Take a look through and see if you can get the answer right with some real giveaways in the last few clues before we reveal the answer at the end.
1. Racing back to this year
The racing team at Sunderland University built their own car to compete in the Formula Student Championships. Does this bring back memories? Photo: PB
2. Watching a Eurovision star
These Southmoor School students gt to watch Ruslana, winner of the Eurovision Song Contest,live on stage with her dancers but in which year? Photo: PB
3. Trailblazers against bullying
These Castle View students were award winners for their anti-bullying poster and video. Mark Chipp, Robert Craighton and Kevin Belton are in the picture. Photo: JM
4. A big performance
The Sunderland Empire theatre was pictured just before its last show before it underwent refurbishment - but in which year? Photo: MM