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Y2k fiasco
A computer bug that effected the world. An electronic signature that displayed 1900 instead of 2000 in January, 1, 2000. This was known as the Millennium bug. Faced by computer programmers and users all over the world on January 1, 2000. -
Hanging "Chad's" in Florida
Was a recounting of the votes in Florida due to an error with the hanging Chad's in Florida.
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Bush/Gore Race
The Bush vs Gore campaign for pres. of the United States of America. The campaign was a very close as both candidates had large amounts of support. -
Bush Inauguration
Bush won the campaign by a slim thread as the election was very close. Bush won by the recount of Florida's votes. -
Timothy McVeigh put to death
Timothy McVeigh put to death after being convicted for the detonation of a fertilizer truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. -
9-11 Terror Attacks
Terror attacks on the U.S. two planes hit the world trade center and other facilities were targeting sending a strong message. This event was not overlooked as it struck fear to the people of America. -
Patriot Act Passed
Seen as unconstitutional, the Patriot Act gave federal agents the right to view personal documents without a court order. -
North Korea test nucular weapons
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Enron scandal
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War in Iraq begins
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Shuttle Columbia Explosion
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Saddam Hussein captured
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Reagan dies
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South East Asian Tsunami
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Kerry/Bush campaign
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Pope John Paul dead
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Election of pope BenedictXVl
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Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricane Rita hits Texas
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Saddam Hussein executed
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McCain/Obama campaign
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Nancy Pelosi first female speaker of the house
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First "bailouts" begin
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Pres.Barack Obama inauguration