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Major events from 2000 - 2010
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9/11 attacks
The 9/11 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on the United States by al-Qaeda. The 9/11 attacks led to increased global security measures and the War on Terror. -
Iraq war
The Iraq War started in 2003 when the US invaded Iraq under the pretext that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction. The Iraq War resulted in geopolitical shifts and the destabilization of the region. -
Facebook
Facebook, a social networking site, was launched by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004. Facebook revolutionized social media and changed how people connect and communicate. -
Youtube
YouTube, an online video sharing platform, was created in 2005 by three former PayPal employees. YouTube transformed online video sharing and launched the era of user-generated content. -
London Bombings
The London bombings of 2005 were a series of suicide bomb attacks on public transport in central London. The London bombings highlighted the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for increased vigilance. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane that caused severe destruction along the Gulf coast in 2005. Hurricane Katrina exposed the vulnerabilities of disaster response and led to improved emergency management. -
Beijing olympics
The Beijing Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, took place in Beijing, China in 2008. The Beijing Olympics showcased China's rise as a global power and promoted international cooperation. -
Financial Crisis
The financial crisis of 2008 was characterized by a severe global economic downturn, and was the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression of 1929. The financial crisis had a profound impact on the global economy and led to reforms in the financial sector. -
Obama Elected
Barack Obama was elected as the 44th president of the United States in 2008, becoming the first African American to hold the office. Barack Obama's election marked a historic moment for racial progress and inspired hope for change. -
Hati earthquake
The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake that occurred on 12 January 2010 in Haiti. The Haiti earthquake brought attention to the need for humanitarian aid and the importance of disaster preparedness.