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The year 2000, or Y2K had started the new millennia. This was exciting for many, but also started something called the "Year 2000 Problem" or the "Y2K Scare", which made people believe technology would stop working and the consequences would be disastrous. -
Israeli troops withdraw from Southern Lebanon. This day then becomes Liberation Day in Lebanon. -
The election to elect the 41st president took place with George W. Bush and Al Gore going head to head. There was a recount but that ended on Dec. 12 and appointed Bush as the next President. -
Sila Calderon is elected and becomes the first female governor of Puerto Rico. -
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the World Record for the 200m butterfly in swim. -
On September 11, two hijacked planes crashed into both of the Twin Towers. Both towers then collapsed. These terrorist attacks continued as two other planes crashed into The Pentagon and into a field in Pennsylvania. -
After the events of 9/11, President Bush made a speech using the phrase "axis of evil", referring to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. -
Planned shooting attacks involving snipers lasting 3 weeks in Washington D.C. 10 people were eventually killed and more injured. -
Spiderman starring Tobey Maguire is the year's box office blockbuster. More than $406 million was made in the box office for the movie that year. -
Football player Cristiano Ronaldo makes his official debut as a professional football player with Manchester United at only 18 years old. -
The reality TV show "Simple Life" starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie premieres. -
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits southeastern Iran. Very destructive, it kills over 40,000 people. -
The former 40th President of the U.S., Ronald Reagan dies after battling Alzheimer's for a decade. -
The well known and popular gaming device known as the Nintendo DS is released on November 21st. -
The video service YouTube is officially launched by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim in the U.S. on February 15th. -
The destructive category 5 hurricane known as Katrina forms. With a death toll of 1,833, it is the second highest death toll in the U.S. for a weather disaster. -
Evo Morales is elected to be Bolivia's first indigenous president. -
Steve Irwin a.k.a the famous "Crocodile Hunter" is killed by a stingray after getting stung in the chest. -
Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple announces the first iPhone for the first time on January 9th. -
Pratibha Patil is elected and sworn in as India's first female president on July 25th. -
Two Arizona news station helicopters covering a police chase collide over Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. There were no survivors from the helicopters. -
49 years after taking power, Fidel Castro step down and retires as president of Cuba. -
Vladimir Putin is sworn in as Russia's Prime Minister on May 8th. -
In the 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama defeats John McCain and becomes the first African American to be elected as President. -
After his death in 2008, actor Heath Ledger receives an Oscar for his performance as "Joker" in The Dark Knight. His Oscar was received by his family on Oscar night on his behalf. -
Football player, Neymar Jr., makes his official debut as a professional football player with Santos at 17 years old. -
The famous boyband, One Direction, is formed for the first time on the TV show "X-Factor". -
Creators of Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Kreiger launch Instagram in the U.S. -
33 miners get stuck in the Copiapo Mine and all 33 miners are rescued after being stuck in the mine for 69 days. -
After giving a meeting with her supporters in a parking lot in Tucson, AZ, she is shot by Jared Lee Loughner. She was shot in the head as he shot other people as well. Six people were killed, while Giffords survived. -
The U.N. reported that the global population had reached 7 billion on October 31st. -
17-year old teenager Trayvon Martin is shot and killed by poilce officer George Zimmerman. This brought up for many to pay attention to racism and racial profiling in the U.S. -
Malala Yousafzai is shot three times by a Taliban gunman. She was boarding her school bus. Malala is a women's rights and education activist. -
Korean artist, Psy, releases "Gangnam Style", which is the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views. -
Pressure cookers exploded at the end of the finish line of the Boston Marathon. It killed 3 people and injured more than 260 people. -
After losing his spot as the richest man in 2008, Bill Gates regains the title with $72.7 billion. -
The Ukrainian Revolution starts as violent riots take place. Protestors, shooters and more take part in violent actions. -
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears with 239 people on board. This was the most expensive search effort in history. -
The MV Sewol Ferry had high school students on board heading toward Jeju when it sank for unknown reasons. 250 students died, while the captain had abandoned the ship. -
Infamous drug lord "El Chapo" is recaptured after escaping a Mexican prison by underground tunnels to a house. -
China end their one-child policy after 35 years. This allowed for families to have two children. -
Obama calls for a state of emergency after water supplies in Flint, Michigan are over contaminated with lead. This led to a criminal investigation. -
The U.K. votes to leave the European Union. This move and decision was called "Brexit" -
Donald Trump is elected as the 45th President. He defeats Hilary Clinton. -
A suicide bomb goes off at the Manchester Arena at an Ariana Grande concert. 22 people were killed and 59 were hurt. -
Luis Fonsi's song, "Despacito" becomes the most streamed song ever. It was streamed 4.6 billion times. -
The state of Hawaii goes into panic after a state emergency worker presses the wrong button and announces a false alert about ballistic missiles inbound to Hawaii. -
Shooter and former student Nikolas Cruz opens fire at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. There were 17 people killed. -
Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle get married. The royal wedding gathered 29 million viewers to watch. -
A fire broke out under the roof of the Notre Dame in Paris, France. The cathedral's spire collapsed and its roofs and walls were destroyed. -
The U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach Trump. The votes were 230-197 for abuse of power and 229-198 for obstruction of Congress. -
Basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna pass away in a helicopter crash in California. -
Covid-19 is declared a global pandemic by the WHO. Schools are closed and lockdowns begin. -
Joe Biden wins the 2020 Presidential Election, defeating Donald Trump. Kamala Harris is Vice President, making her the first woman Vice President of the U.S. -
Supporters of Donald Trump storm and attack the capitol in Washington D.C. after the 2020 Presidential Election results. Evacuations and 5 deaths took place. -
The Olympics, which were supposed to take place in 2020 but delayed to 2021, begin. There are no audiences allowed due to COVID. -
An 18 year old gunman opens fire at Uvalde Elementary School, killing 19 children and 2 teachers. -
The longest reigning monarch of the Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth passes away. She ruled for 70 years. -
Four university students are stabbed/murdered in their home in Moscow, Idaho. Bryan Kohberger is arrested a month later as the main suspect. -
The World Cup takes place in Qatar. Argentina wins against France in the final, allowing player Lionel Messi to win his first World Cup. -
Mexico starts new anti-smoking laws, banning smoking in public spaces.