2049 facts for kids

2049 (written as MMXLIX in Roman numerals) will be a year in the future. It will be a common year starting on Friday in the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar most of the world uses.

What Might Happen in 2049

This section talks about events that are expected or planned for the year 2049.

May Events

• May 7 – We expect to see a Transit of Mercury. This is when the planet Mercury passes directly in front of the Sun. From Earth, it looks like a tiny black dot moving across the Sun's bright face. It's a special event for astronomers and sky-watchers!

December Events

• December 20 – A special agreement for Macau will end. Macau is a city in China that has its own laws and way of life, different from mainland China. This is called "One country, two systems". This agreement started in 1999 and was set to last for 50 years. When 2049 arrives, this 50-year period will be over.

Other Future Events

• A very old agreement called the Destroyers for Bases Agreement will expire. This deal was made during World War II between the United States and the United Kingdom. The U.S. gave 50 old warships (destroyers) to the British Commonwealth. In return, the U.S. was allowed to use some British lands as naval bases for 99 years. This 99-year lease will end in 2049, unless the countries decide to make a new agreement.

2049 in Movies and Games

Sometimes, books, movies, and video games imagine what the future will be like. Here are some stories set in 2049:

• In the video game series Custom Robo, a special technology is invented in 2049. This technology allows people to control amazing fighting robots called Custom Robos.
• The exciting events of the anime series IGPX also take place in 2049. This show is about futuristic robot racing.
• The Disney Channel movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century is set in 2049. This movie came out in 1999, so it imagined what life would be like 50 years later, with a girl living on a space station!