Human Genome Project By Gavin Shepherd Period: Jan 1, 1990 to Dec 31, 1990 The Human Genome Project begins Period: Jan 1, 1995 to Dec 31, 1995 Haemophilus influenza becomes first bacteria genome sequenced Period: Jan 1, 1996 to Dec 31, 1996 "Bermuda Principles" drafted for Human Genome free data access Period: Jan 1, 1998 to Dec 31, 1998 Celera Genomics Corporation is founded to sequence the Human Genome Period: Jan 1, 1999 to Dec 31, 1999 First 22 Human Chromosomes Decoded Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2000 Genome of Fruit Fly Reported Period: Jan 1, 2001 to Dec 31, 2001 First draft of human genome released Apr 11, 2001 My birth I was born on this day Period: Jan 1, 2002 to Dec 31, 2002 Mouse Genome is first mammal to be recorded Period: Jan 1, 2003 to Jan 31, 2003 The Human Genome Project is complete