QUIZ: How well do you remember the big stories of 2020?

27 December 2020, 16:24

How much do you remember about the big events of the year?
How much do you remember about the big events of the year? Picture: PA

By Maddie Goodfellow

We can all agree 2020 has been a year like no other. But how well do you remember the big events of one of the most turbulent years in living memory? Take our quiz to find out.

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