What Does the Saying "1996 Would Never Come Back" Refer

What does the saying "1996 would never come back" refer to?

A) 1996 was designated as the international year for the eradication of poverty, and since then the distribution of wealth has gotten worse, so it laments the likelihood that 1996 will never come back.
B) Terrible terrorist attacks took place against The United States and the statement affirms our commitment to end terrorism everywhere.
C) When Hamas ran for election in 1996, they won and since then have ended democratic elections.
D) In 1996 the Fatah-dominated PA arrested and tortured members of Hamas as part of its commitment to Israel's security.