Music
This pop princess released the hit song "Oops!... I Did It Again."
Britney Spears
This film about a Roman general seeking revenge won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Gladiator
The fourth book in this famous wizarding series was released in 2000.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This portable device replaced floppy disks and CDs, offering reliable data storage.
a USB flash drive
The Summer Olympics were held in this city in 2000.
Sydney
This boy band said "Bye Bye Bye" with a famous dance move.
NSYNC
Tom Hanks starred in this survival drama about a man stranded on an island.
Cast Away
This novel by Dan Brown introduced readers to symbologist Robert Langdon.
Angels & Demons
Sony released this game console, which became the best-selling of all time.
the PlayStation 2
Scientists achieved a major milestone by creating a working draft of this.
the human genome
Madonna released this futuristic hit celebrating the unifying power of sound.
"Music"
This superhero film kicked off the modern era of comic book movies.
X-Men
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows two Jewish cousins creating a superhero during the Golden Age of comics.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay
This Japanese phone was the first to feature a built-in camera.
the Sharp J-SH04
This close U.S. presidential election was eventually decided by the Supreme Court.
the Bush vs. Gore election
This rap icon released the haunting song "Stan," featuring vocals by Dido.
Eminem
Julia Roberts won an Oscar for portraying a real-life legal assistant in this movie.
Erin Brockovich
Zadie Smith’s debut novel about multicultural London families was published in 2000.
White Teeth
Wireless technology was introduced in 2000, allowing devices to do this.
Bluetooth
This International Space Station received its first *what* crew in 2000.
the permanent crew
This band, famous for “It’s My Life,” released an album that marked a comeback.
Bon Jovi
Christopher Nolan directed this thriller told in reverse about a man with memory loss.
Memento
Margaret Atwood published this Booker Prize-winning novel in 2000.
The Blind Assassin
This hybrid car became globally available in 2000, making eco-friendly cars mainstream.
the Toyota Prius
This platform, launched in 2000, would go on to change the world of online advertising forever.
Google AdWords