It was also the year when Pools went on parade and we enjoyed a World Cup – even if it did end up with England going out on penalties.
We are talking about 2006 and here are a selection of Hartlepool Mail archive reminders of what was happening in town at the time.
Were you pictured at your prom, competing in tug of war or in the classroom?
Take a look at our selection and see if it brings back memories.
1. Teamwork at the Elwick funday
Were you pictured having a go at tug of war in Elwick in 2006? Photo: DP
2. On parade in 2006
A scene from the Pools promotion parade in 2006. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: FLR
3. The cameras came to town
Remember when the BBC Question Time programme came to the Borough Hall? Photo: TC
4. Having a great time at the raft race
The Headland Raft Race looks like great fun in 2006. Photo: DP
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