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Hubble Space Telescope
Hubble Space Telescope launched during Space Shuttle Discovery mission. -
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is publicly debuted as an Internet service from Sir Tim Berners-Lee. -
Beat It Like A Cop
Los Angeles riots result in over 50 deaths and $1 billion in damage, caused by acquitting of four Los Angeles Police Department officers accused in the videotaped beating of Rodney King. -
The Storm of The Century
The Storm of The Century (cyclonic blizzard) hits the Eastern seaboard, killing 300 people and causing $6 billion in damage. -
Bill Clinton Impeached
Bill Clinton was impeached after being convicted by the House of Representatives for perjury and one of obstruction of justice. -
Oklahoma Tornado
A violent tornado in Oklahoma kills 50 people and becomes the first to produce a tornado that causes $1 billion in damage. -
2000 Presidential Election
George Bush becomes the 54th president of the US with 271 electoral votes. -
We Got Saddam
In Iraq, ex Iraqi president Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. special forces. -
My President Is Black
Barack Hussein Obama II becomes the 44th President of the United States. He is also the first African-American to hold the office. -
Now We Got Osama!
Al-Qaeda leader and mastermind of the September 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden, is killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan by sailors from the United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group.
