Well, Secretariat's dominance in the Triple Crown races back in 1973. His speed and grace were remarkable.
There are also stories about the trainers. How they prepare their horses, like the strict training regimens they implement to get their horses in top shape for the Triple Crown races.
Another top story could be about the jockeys. Some jockeys become legends through their Triple Crown rides. Their skills in handling the horses during the intense races, like how they make split - second decisions on when to push the horse harder or hold it back, are part of the great stories. And sometimes, there are underdog jockeys who manage to pull off an unexpected victory, which also makes for a great story.
The 2020 top stories are many. One was the Beirut explosion in Lebanon. It was a very tragic event that caused a great deal of destruction and loss. Also, the rise of environmental awareness was a story. People were more concerned about climate change and its effects on the planet.
Sure. 'Game of Thrones' final season was a major entertainment story in 2019. It had a huge fan following and its ending sparked a lot of discussions. Some fans loved it while others were disappointed.
Sure. The success of some underdog teams is a great story. They start with little expectation but manage to surprise everyone.
The 1980s had some interesting top stories. One was the Iran - Contra affair in the US, which was a political scandal. And the popularity of arcade games like Pac - Man grew a lot during this decade, becoming a major part of youth culture.
In sports, apart from the World Cup, the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang was a major 2018 top story. Athletes from different countries showed amazing skills. In the political field, Brexit negotiations in 2018 were crucial as the UK was trying to figure out its future relationship with the EU.
The relationships and power dynamics within the mob are important top stories. Who is in charge, who is trying to take over, and how they deal with each other.
The World Wide Web was starting to develop in 1991. This was a revolutionary technology that would go on to change the way people communicate, access information, and do business all around the world.
Sure. There were the Australian bushfires which were devastating. Also, the early signs of the COVID - 19 outbreak in China started to surface.
Sure. New types of intravenous fluids designed for specific patient needs are a top story. For instance, fluids optimized for patients with certain electrolyte imbalances.