The 2000s (pronounced "two-thousands"; shortened to the '00s and also known as the aughts in American English or the noughties in British English) was the decade that began on January 1, 2000, …

On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States, sparking lengthy wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Amid the military conflicts, a global financial crisis began in 2007, causing the Great Recession.

Apr 6, 2024 · The 2000s were a remarkable era for health and scientific advancements, marked by incredible medical breakthroughs and astonishing scientific discoveries. You’ll see how these historic …

Mar 24, 2025 · From technological breakthroughs to global crises, these events have left an indelible mark on history. Let’s dive into some of the defining moments of this transformative decade, …

April 1, 2000 - The 2000 census enumerates a population of 281,421,906, increasing 13.2% since 1990. As regions, the South and West continued to pick up the majority of the increase in population, …

May 7, 2025 · Some of the stories that rocked the world in the 2000s continue to reverberate years later—they influence government policy, disaster response, and military strategy.

Apr 21, 2025 · Economically, the world experienced both growth and turmoil, highlighted by the dot-com bubble burst and the 2008 financial crisis. The 2000s also witnessed critical global events, including …

Mar 4, 2024 · In this article, we center around 15 significant historical occasions that occurred during the 2000s. 1. The September 11 terrorist attacks Image: The east and north faces of Two World Trade …

For more on the decade, watch “The 2000s,” a CNN original series that airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. Editor’s note: This gallery contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised.

Aug 14, 2024 · Technology and the Internet transformed how people communicate and work. Economic ups and downs, including a severe crisis, impacted the global economy. The 2000s saw major shifts …