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Microsoft loses against the United States. They were found guilty of violating anti-trust laws.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton wins a seat for the US Senate from New York. It is the first time a former FIrst Lady wins public office.
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George W. Bush is declared as our victor, with Dick Cheney as Vice-President.
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Tiger Woods becomes the first golfer to hold all four major golf titles simultaneously.
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Two planes (assumed to be by terrorists), crashed into the twin towers (World Trade Center).
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Continuing the pattern, Iraq refuses to let the US check their wepons. This was part of the cease-fire agreement made in 1991.
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Former leader of Iraq, Saddam Hussein is captured in a small bunker in Tikrit by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division.
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George W. Bush is reelected. He wins over Democratic Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts.
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After more than 30 years, the identity of Deep Throat is unconvered. "Deep Throat" was contacted during the Watergate scandal and W. Mark Felt (2nd in command in the CIA at the time), revealed himself.
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The one billionth song is downloaded from Apple Itunes.
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The world's population reaches three billion.
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The first female speaker of the US House of Representatives is sworn into office.
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The fifty star flag becomes the longest flying flag in history.
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US swimmer from Baltimore, Michael Phelps, wins his eighth Gold Medal. That surpassed the record of of seven won medals by Mark Spitz.
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John Mccain chooses Sarah Palin as his running mate. That officially made the competition between him and Barack Obama.
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The US Congress passes legislation, signed by President Bush, for a $700 bailout. It gave the Treasury Department authority to assist distressed Wall Street and banking businesses.
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Barack Obama, Democratic Senator from Illinois, is elected as the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African-American president in US history.
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Barack Obama is inaugurated into office officially.
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Citizens worry about the debt the US will be in. This act will cost about 10 trillion dollars over the next decade.
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Economic recession starts to deepen. Jobless claims climb go climg above 10%, reaching 10.2% by the end of October.
