Home -> Encyclopedia -> Tables – World Events 2000s
| Year | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dot-com bubble bursts | Global |
| 2001 | September 11 Terrorist Attacks | United States, New York |
| 2002 | Euro banknotes and coins introduced | Europe |
| 2003 | U.S. invades Iraq | Iraq |
| 2004 | Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami | Indian Ocean, Asia |
| 2005 | Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans | United States, Louisiana |
| 2006 | North Korea conducts its first nuclear test | North Korea |
| 2007 | Global Financial Crisis begins | Global |
| 2008 | Barack Obama elected as first black U.S. President | United States |
| 2009 | H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) pandemic begins | Global |