2000
This Russian leader was elected president in 2000, starting his long tenure in power.
Vladimir Putin
This New York City landmark was destroyed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
The Twin Towers
This currency replaced many national currencies in Europe in 2002.
The Euro
The U.S. invaded this Middle Eastern country in 2003, starting a prolonged war.
Iraq
This social media giant, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, was launched in 2004.
This new millennium began with fears over a computer glitch known by this acronym.
Y2K
This tech company introduced the iPod in October 2001.
Apple
This country hosted the FIFA World Cup alongside Japan in 2002.
South Korea
This social networking site was launched in 2003 and was later overtaken by Facebook.
This Boston sports team broke their 86-year curse by winning the World Series in 2004.
Boston Red Sox
This U.S. state decided the controversial presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.
Florida
This country became the first target in the U.S. War on Terror in 2001.
Afghanistan
This U.S. athlete became the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam singles title at the French Open in 2002.
Serena Williams
This final Concorde flight marked the end of supersonic commercial travel in 2003.
British Airways
This European country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2004.
Greece
This popular reality TV series, featuring contestants on a deserted island, debuted in 2000.
Survivor
This first Harry Potter movie premiered in 2001, based on J.K. Rowling’s novels.
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
This Department was established in 2002 in response to the 9/11 attacks.
This country was devastated by the SARS outbreak in 2003.
China
This natural disaster killed over 230,000 people across 14 countries in December 2004.
Indian Ocean Tsunami
This Australian actor starred as Wolverine for the first time in X-Men, released in 2000.
Hugh Jackman
This energy giant declared bankruptcy in 2001, marking one of the largest corporate scandals in U.S. history.
Enron
This film, directed by Peter Jackson, won four Academy Awards in 2002.
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
This actress won an Academy Award in 2003 for her role in The Hours.
Nicole Kidman
This movie, featuring the quote "You can’t handle the truth," won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2004.
Fahrenheit 9/11