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After many minor computer errors and annoyences, the Y2K scare as been squashed.
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George Bush is inaugurated into office after defeating Al Gore in the 2000 election. This is the first example of a candidate losing the popular vote and winning the electoral college.
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George W. Bush was the president of the United States.
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Two terrorists hijack airplanes and run them into the World Trade Center.
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The United States of America declare war after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
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The mp3 player known a.s the iPod is released internationally.
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After 9/11, the Bush administration created homeland security for terrorism and protecting America.
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Saddam Hussein is executed by hanging.
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Facebook is made by a few college roomates. It later becomes one of the most used websites in the world.
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An earthquake of a 9.3 magnitude hits the Indonesian region and triggers a tsunami that causes 230,000 fatalities.
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Taipei 101 opens in Taiwan as the tallest building in the world. it is later supassed by Burj Dubai.
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Hurricane Katrina strikes US causing 1,836 fatalities.
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PS3 is released across the world.
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Terrorsts are caught trying to explode a fuel tank in JFK Airport.
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The seventh Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released.
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Michael Phelps won his eighth staight gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing.
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The US stock market crashes, causing financial issues for years.
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The Burj Dubai tops out at 828m being the tallest building in the world.
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Barack Obama is inaugurated into office. He is the first black president of the United States of America.
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Barack Obama is the 44th President of the USA. He is the first black president.
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Swine Flu spreads through out the world, killing many.
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Avatar is released and becomes the best selling movie of all time.
