Ellie Goulding was topping the charts with Burn and Peter Capaldi was revealed as the new Dr Who.
Meanwhile back on South Tyneside, this lot were having a wonderful time on a night out at The Waterfront.
All of these fantastic photos were submitted to the Shields Gazette back then and we thank everyone who took the time to pose for them.
Have a look and see if you are in the picture and then get in touch to share your own memories.
Or maybe you would like to tell us about the nightclub or pub you would like to see featured in our retro section next.
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5. Super smiles from South Tyneside
Three friends who get our thanks for posing for this great reminder from a decade ago. | other 3rd party
6. In the picture
We would love to hear from people with memories of great nights out in South Shields in 2016. | other 3rd party
7. Tabling another memory
A table full of people who were having a great night out in another memory from South Tyneside. | other 3rd party
8. Raise a toast
Raise a toast to a great reminder of nights out in the borough a decade ago. And tell us if you are in any of these photos. | other 3rd party