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Learn about the current century in the Common Era, from its beginning in 2001 to its end in 2100. Explore the major social, political, economic, scientific, and cultural developments and challenges of the 21st century.
- 9/11. September 11 attacks were a number of terrorist suicide attacks on American soil. They were committed in the year 2001, and are associated with the al Qaeda, and Islamic extremist groups.
- Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was a deadly tropical cyclone that caused damage and death in the southeastern part of the United States. The Hurricane happened in August 2005 and took more than 1,800 lives and costing millions of dollars, ranking as the most expensive natural disaster that ever happened in the United States.
- Pluto Is A Dwarf. Fourteen years ago, the International Astronomical Union decided that Pluto would no longer be considered a planet, but a dwarf planet.
- No More VCR's. After more than 40 years of VHS VCR, this revolutionary invention reached the end of its life in 2016, with Funai (the last remaining VHS maker) ceasing their production and putting an end to an era of home entertainment.
The late 20th century. The Ronald Reagan administration; The George H.W. Bush administration; The Bill Clinton administration; The 21st century. The George W. Bush administration; The Barack Obama administration. First term. Election and inauguration; Tackling the “Great Recession,” the “Party of No,” and the emergence of the Tea Party ...
Sep 26, 2019 · A philosophical debate about the critical importance of the 21st century, given the existential risks and opportunities it poses for humanity. Learn about the arguments for and against this view, and how it affects our actions and priorities.
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Nov 18, 2020 · How has technology changed the world since 2000? This article explores the impact of technology on media, climate, healthcare and more, with examples of emerging tech firms and challenges.
We asked experts from the world of science and technology to describe the societal challenges that they think matter in 2017 and beyond. Read the full list of responses below. Over the past month ...
Learn about the major events and trends that shaped the 21st century, from the 9/11 attacks and the war on terrorism to the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore topics, videos, stories and timelines on HISTORY.com.
