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, …

In a discussion of potential names for the 2000s, American author and journalist Walter Isaacson suggested the “Decade of Disruptions,” a reference to a series of particularly turbulent events.

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 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 …

Apr 21, 2025 · The 2000s also witnessed critical global events, including the September 11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. This decade laid the groundwork for many of the social …

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.

America's Best History - United States History Timeline 2000-2009. The War on Terrorism. Most important historical events of each year of the decade of the 2000's listed.

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.

The 2000s began on January 1, 2000 and ended on December 31, 2009. The decade comes after the 1990s and before the 2010s. The decade most known for the Y2K scare, 9/11, Reality TV, Katrina, …

2000-2009 timeline contents 2000 The world celebrates the turn of the millennium | The Pyrenean Ibex goes extinct | Sony launches the Playstation 2 | The dot-com bubble bursts | The ILOVEYOU …