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44th Grammy Awards
The 44th Grammy Awards took place on February 27, 2002. Alicia Keys won with five Grammys. U2 took second with four awards. -
Space Shuttle Columbia's Last Voyage
The space shuttle Columbia took off for what would become its last voyage, Mission STS-107. Columbia disintegrated 16 days later during re-entry. -
Ronald Reagan Dies
Ronald Raegan, president and actor, died June 5, 2004. He was 93, and died from complications from Alzheimer's. -
The Huffington Post is launched
The Huffington Post, launched on May 9, 2005, is a liberal-Democratic blogging site. It was created by Arianna Huffington, an author most known for her work on the Huffington Post. -
Africa's first elected female head of state is sworn in
On January, 16, 2006, Ellen Johnson -Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia's new president. She became Africa's first female head of state. She is the world's first black female elected president. -
Steve Jobs announces the iPhone
On January 9, 2007, the iPhone was announced, after many rumors and speculations. It was later discontinued in 2008, but that was just the begininng. -
Barack Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected president of the US
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African-American ever to be elected president of the United States. Priviously, on August 29, 2008, Obama became the first African-American to be nominated by a political party for president of the United States. -
Johanna Sigurdardottir is elected as the first female Prime Minister of Iceland
On December 6, 2009, Johanna Sigurdardottir was elected as the first female Prime Minister of Iceland. She is the world's first openly gay head of govornment. -
The Burj Khalifa opens
On Jnuary 9, 2010, the Burj Kahlifa opened as the tallest building in the world. The Burj Kahlifa, at over 2,716.5 feet, is in the very heart of Dubai, India. -
Wikipedia turns 10
On January,15, 2011, Wkipedia, the online free encyclopedia, celebrated it's ten-year anniversary. Wikipedia is an online blogging/encyclopedia site established in 2001. -
The Lion King becomes the most popular Broadway show
On April 9, 2012, The Lion King became the most popular Broadway show, surpassing The Phantom of the Opera. Based on the Disney movie, it's no wonder it bacame most popular. -
Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI resigned, being the first pope to resign since 1415. His resignation was speculated to be because of physical and mental obstacles he faced. -
HeForShe
Emma Watson helped launch the UN women's campaign in New York City, HeForShe, a campain calling men to advocate for gender equality. She delivered her adress to a standing ovation.
