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As that year approached, many feared that computer programs storing year values as two-digit figures (such as 99) would cause problems. People went into panic that all computers would crash.
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Attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon.
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The Spider-Man movie premiered and had a great success.
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Upon reentry the space shuttle disintegrated over Texas killing the 7 astronauts on it.
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Created by an earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter Scale, this tsunami demolished buildings and killed over 230,000 people.
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This category five earthquake hit the southern United States and killed at least 1,836 people.
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Angelina Jolie gives birth to her first biological daughter. This was a huge topic in the media for months.
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The first generation iPod Touch was released to the public.
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The actor overdosed and died at the age of 28.
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The king of pop dies and many memorial services are held on live television, he was 50 years old.
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The spill released over 205.8 million gallons of crude oil and majorly effected all surrounding areas.
