Beginning in 1927 as an annual publication titled “Man of the Year,” Time’s choice for Person of the Year has often been contentious and, in many cases, obvious. Over the years, many choices have been influential leaders during times of crisis—such as Angela Merkel during the Greek financial crisis of 2015—while other choices have been groups of people, organizations, and even concepts. Here are 10 of Time magazine’s most interesting choices for Person of the Year.
