IT WAS A long 18 months, full of twists and turns.

And in the end, Donald Trump was voted President of the United States.

Here’s how the day and night played out.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, with his wife Melania, gestures after casting his ballot. Evan Vucci / AP Evan Vucci / AP / AP

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband former President Bill Clinton greet supporters after voting in Chappaqua, New York. Seth Wenig Seth Wenig

A cake moulded into the shape of Donald Trump's head is brought to Trump Tower. PA Wire / PA Images PA Wire / PA Images / PA Images

Yui Mok Yui Mok

A man puts a sticker on an electoral map during an election watch event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Lee Jin-man Lee Jin-man

Robert Herrera, 31, displays his Trump banner on 6th Avenue in New York. Claudia Torrens Claudia Torrens

A Pittsburgh Penguins fan dressed as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheers a goal. Gene J. Puskar Gene J. Puskar

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton supporters show their disbelief at the growing number of electoral votes Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received. Rogelio V. Solis / AP Rogelio V. Solis / AP / AP

Guests watch the results on the television monitor during Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's election night rally. Matt Rourke Matt Rourke

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump react as they watch the election results during Trump's election night rally. John Locher John Locher

President-elect Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally. John Locher John Locher

President-elect Trump John Locher John Locher

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