The leader of the third-largest economy in the world shouldn’t be forgotten
Why Philippe Kahn Should be the Person of the Year
Today’s social media users should recognize the pioneer of mobile photo sharing
How Egypt’s Gen. al-Sisi Won TIME’s Person of the Year Poll
Egyptian news sites kept readers updated on how Sisi was faring against Turkey’s Erdogan
Why NASA’s Don Yeomans Should be Person of the Year
The asteroid-hunter could be responsible for saving the entire planet
Why ‘The Redditor’ Should be Person of the Year
The social news site influences how journalism works today
Up Close with Past Person of Year Winners
A look back at TIME’s selections since 2007-the year Vladimir Putin invited reporters to his dacha outside Moscow
Egypt’s Sisi Wins Reader Poll for TIME Person of the Year
The general, who led the ouster of his country’s President and installed an interim government, beat out Turkey’s Prime Minister and pop star Miley Cyrus
Why Scandal’s Olivia Pope Should be Person of the Year
The ABC character turned her show into must-see TV.
Why Alex Rodriguez Should be Person of the Year
The athlete had a big year taking on Major League Baseball
Watch: Every TIME Person of the Year in 30 Seconds
A high-speed history of the men and women judged most important since the magazine began the franchise in 1927