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2000-2009
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Microsoft
Microsoft loses against the United States. They were found guilty of violating anti-trust laws. -
Hillary Clinton
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. -
George W. Bush
George W. Bush is declared as our victor, with Dick Cheney as Vice-President. -
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods becomes the first golfer to hold all four major golf titles simultaneously. -
9/11
Two planes (assumed to be by terrorists), crashed into the twin towers (World Trade Center). -
Iraq vs. US
Continuing the pattern, Iraq refuses to let the US check their wepons. This was part of the cease-fire agreement made in 1991. -
Saddam Hussein
Former leader of Iraq, Saddam Hussein is captured in a small bunker in Tikrit by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. -
George. W. Bush Reelection
George W. Bush is reelected. He wins over Democratic Senator John Kerry from Massachusetts. -
W. Mark Felt (Deep Throat)
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. -
One Billionth Song
The one billionth song is downloaded from Apple Itunes. -
3 Billion People
The world's population reaches three billion. -
Nancy Pelosi
The first female speaker of the US House of Representatives is sworn into office. -
Flag
The fifty star flag becomes the longest flying flag in history. -
Michael Phelps
US swimmer from Baltimore, Michael Phelps, wins his eighth Gold Medal. That surpassed the record of of seven won medals by Mark Spitz. -
John Mccain
John Mccain chooses Sarah Palin as his running mate. That officially made the competition between him and Barack Obama. -
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
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. -
President Barack Obama!
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. -
Barack Obama's Inauguration
Barack Obama is inaugurated into office officially. -
Effects of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act
Citizens worry about the debt the US will be in. This act will cost about 10 trillion dollars over the next decade. -
Economic Recession
Economic recession starts to deepen. Jobless claims climb go climg above 10%, reaching 10.2% by the end of October.
