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The Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center on fire and the Statue of Liberty on the left during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 ;
The euro enters into European currency in 2002;
A statue of Saddam Hussein being toppled during the Iraq War in 2003, and in 2006, Saddam would be executed for crimes against humanity;
U.S. troops heading toward an army helicopter in Afghanistan as part of the war on terror;
Social media platforms and the internet become widely popular;
A Chinese soldier gazes at the 2008 Summer Olympics commencing in Beijing;
The 2008 financial crisis , the largest financial crisis since the Great Depression;
A tsunami from the Indian Ocean earthquake kills over 230,000 in 2004, and becomes the strongest earthquake since the 1964 Alaska earthquake.

The 2000s (pronounced "two-thousands") was a decade that began on January 1, 2000, and ended on December 31, 2009.

The early part of the decade saw the long predicted breakthrough of economic giants in Asia, like India and China, which had double-digit growth during nearly the whole decade. It is also benefited from an economic boom, which saw the two most populous countries becoming an increasingly dominant economic force. The rapid catching-up of emerging economies with developed countries sparked some protectionist tensions during the period and was partly responsible for an increase in energy and food prices at the end of the decade. The economic developments in the latter third of the decade were dominated by a worldwide economic downturn, which started with the crisis in housing and credit in the United States in late 2007 and led to the bankruptcy of major banks and other financial institutions. The outbreak of this global financial crisis sparked a global recession, beginning in the United States and affecting most of the industrialized world.

The decade saw the rise of the Internet, which grew from covering 6.7% to 25.7% of the world population. This contributed to globalization during the decade, which allowed faster communication among people around the world;^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

The war on terror and War in Afghanistan began after the September 11 attacks in 2001. The International Criminal Court was formed in 2002. In 2003, a United States-led coalition invaded Iraq, and the Iraq War led to the end of Saddam Hussein's rule as Iraqi President and the Ba'ath Party in Iraq. Al-Qaeda and affiliated Islamist militant groups performed terrorist acts throughout the decade. The Second Congo War, the deadliest conflict since World War II, ended in July 2003. Further wars that ended included the Algerian Civil War, the Angolan Civil War, the Sierra Leone Civil War, the Second Liberian Civil War, the Nepalese Civil War, and the Sri Lankan Civil War. Wars that began included the conflict in the Niger Delta, the Houthi insurgency in Yemen, and the Mexican drug war.

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Beginning in late 2002 and continuing after the 2003 invasion of Iraq, large-scale protests against the Iraq War were held in many cities worldwide, often coordinated to occur simultaneously around the world. After the biggest series of demonstrations, on February 15, 2003, New York Times writer Patrick Tyler claimed that they showed that there were two superpowers on the planet: the United States and worldwide public opinion.

These demonstrations against the war were mainly organized by anti-war organizations, many of whom had been formed in opposition to the invasion of Afghanistan. In some Arab countries demonstrations were organized by the state. Europe saw the biggest mobilization of protesters, including a rally of three million people in Rome, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest ever anti-war rally. (Full article... )

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... that despite being invented in the 2000s, Frutiger Aero was not named until 2017?
... that the exterior of the De Lamar Mansion was cleaned using toothbrushes during the 2000s?
... that Meg White , a key figure in the 2000s garage-rock revival, has not made any public appearances since 2009?

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Alecia Beth Moore-Hart (born September 8, 1979), known professionally as Pink (stylized as P!NK), is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her acrobatic stage presence and activism.

At age 15, Pink formed the short-lived girl group Choice, which signed with LaFace Records in 1995, although they disbanded without major releases. Her debut studio album, Can't Take Me Home (2000), was released to commercial success and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Produced by label boss Babyface and influenced by contemporary R&B, the album spawned US Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles: "There You Go" and "Most Girls". Pink gained further recognition for her 2001 collaborative single "Lady Marmalade" from the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge! , which peaked atop 13 international charts, including the US, and earned her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. Pink shifted to pop rock with her second album, Missundaztood (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide and yielded three Top 10 singles: "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", and "Just Like a Pill". (Full article... )

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Image 1Janet Jackson was awarded the American Music Awards' Award of Merit in March 2001 for "her finely crafted, critically acclaimed and socially conscious, multi-platinum albums". (from 2000s in music )
Image 2Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts, and Steven Soderbergh wearing brown leather jackets in December 2001 (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 2Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts, and Steven Soderbergh wearing brown leather jackets in December 2001 (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 3Game Boy Advance (2001) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 3Game Boy Advance (2001) (from 2000s in video games )
(from 2000s in music)
Image 4Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel are members of the High School Musical , Disney's most successful musical and soundtracks of the 2000s.
(from 2000s in music)
Image 5American rapper Eminem is the most commercially successful artist of the decade.
Image 6Amaral - the best- selling Spanish alternantive rock duo of the decade. (from 2000s in music)
Image 6Amaral - the best- selling Spanish alternantive rock duo of the decade. (from 2000s in music )
Image 7Wii (2006) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 7Wii (2006) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 8Paulina Rubio's Paulina remained on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart for 99 weeks. (from 2000s in music)
Image 8Paulina Rubio's Paulina remained on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart for 99 weeks. (from 2000s in music )
Robyn onstage in an off-the-shoulder blue outfit
Image 9Robyn on tour in 2003. (from 2000s in music )
Image 10In 2009, Phyzix released his debut studio album The Lone Ranger LP which contained the hit singles Cholapitsa and Gamba. (from 2000s in music)
Image 10In 2009, Phyzix released his debut studio album The Lone Ranger LP which contained the hit singles Cholapitsa and Gamba. (from 2000s in music )
Image 11In 2003, Stephon Harris's album The Grand Unification Theory won the Martin E. Segal Award from Jazz at Lincoln Center. (from 2000s in music)
Image 11In 2003, Stephon Harris's album The Grand Unification Theory won the Martin E. Segal Award from Jazz at Lincoln Center. (from 2000s in music )
Image 12Fergie's The Dutchess sold over 6 million copies worldwide becoming one of the most successful albums of the era. (from 2000s in music)
Image 12Fergie's The Dutchess sold over 6 million copies worldwide becoming one of the most successful albums of the era. (from 2000s in music )
Image 13An orchestra performing a Video Games Live event (from 2000s in video games)
Image 13An orchestra performing a Video Games Live event (from 2000s in video games )
Image 14Guitar Hero controller (2005) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 14Guitar Hero controller (2005) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 15Enya's 2000 album A Day Without Rain sold 15 million copies. (from 2000s in music)
Image 15Enya's 2000 album A Day Without Rain sold 15 million copies. (from 2000s in music )
Image 16Nintendo DS (2004) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 16Nintendo DS (2004) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 17My Chemical Romance is considered one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop-punk and emo genres, despite the band rejecting the latter label. (from 2000s in music)
Image 17My Chemical Romance is considered one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop-punk and emo genres, despite the band rejecting the latter label. (from 2000s in music )
×ばつ Platinum for selling over 1 million copies, the second most of all time in Australia. (from 2000s in music)" id="mw-Q">Image 18Delta Goodrem released her debut album Innocent Eyes in 2003 which became a monster smash hit – it went to No. 1 and stayed for 29 non-consecutive weeks, being certified ×ばつ Platinum for selling over 1 million copies, the second most of all time in Australia. (from 2000s in music)
Image 18Delta Goodrem released her debut album Innocent Eyes in 2003 which became a monster smash hit – it went to No. 1 and stayed for 29 non-consecutive weeks, being certified ×ばつ Platinum for selling over 1 million copies, the second most of all time in Australia. (from 2000s in music )
Image 19A cybergoth with goggles, synthetic blue hair and shaved head, 2005 (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 19A cybergoth with goggles, synthetic blue hair and shaved head, 2005 (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 20In Taiwan alone, 250,000 copies of S.H.E's Super Star were sold. (from 2000s in music)
Image 20In Taiwan alone, 250,000 copies of S.H.E's Super Star were sold. (from 2000s in music )
Image 21Black Muntu is an urban rap group with a massive following across Zambia. (from 2000s in music)
Image 21Black Muntu is an urban rap group with a massive following across Zambia. (from 2000s in music )
Image 22Lady Gaga's debut album, The Fame (2008), reached No. 1 in Canada, Austria, Germany, United Kingdom and Ireland and topped the Billboard Top Electronic Albums chart. (from 2000s in music )
(from 2000s in music)
Image 23Canadian Avril Lavigne was the biggest breakthrough of the 2000s worldwide with 40 million albums sold.
Image 24Tattoos and extreme body piercings went mainstream in the late 2000s. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 24Tattoos and extreme body piercings went mainstream in the late 2000s. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 25Singer-songwriter-guitarist Tanya Chua was successful during the 2000s as a leading Mandopop artist. (from 2000s in music)
Image 25Singer-songwriter-guitarist Tanya Chua was successful during the 2000s as a leading Mandopop artist. (from 2000s in music )
Image 26Girl with curly brown hair sporting an off-the-shoulder top, a carry over from the early 2000s. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 26Girl with curly brown hair sporting an off-the-shoulder top, a carry over from the early 2000s. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 27EyeToy (2003) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 27EyeToy (2003) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 28Navel piercings were popular from 1995 all the way to 2007/2008. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 28Navel piercings were popular from 1995 all the way to 2007/2008. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 29Model in mid-2000s in 2005 wearing low-rise jeans, a newsboy cap, and a belly shirt (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 29Model in mid-2000s in 2005 wearing low-rise jeans, a newsboy cap, and a belly shirt (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 30Chinese skaters, 2007. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 30Chinese skaters, 2007. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 31Darius Rucker had three No. 1 country hits in 2008–09: "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", "It Won't Be Like This for Long" and "Alright". (from 2000s in music )
Image 32Young woman wearing sundress and Christian Louboutin shoes, 2009. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 32Young woman wearing sundress and Christian Louboutin shoes, 2009. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 33Nintendo DSi XL (2009) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 33Nintendo DSi XL (2009) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 34PlayStation Portable (2004) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 34PlayStation Portable (2004) (from 2000s in video games )
Image 35Jay Chou was a dominant force in Asian music for almost all of the 2000s and the first half of the next decade. (from 2000s in music)
Image 35Jay Chou was a dominant force in Asian music for almost all of the 2000s and the first half of the next decade. (from 2000s in music )
(from 2000s in music)
Image 36The Black Eyed Peas began utilizing Auto-Tune and electropop–dance in their most successful album to date, The E.N.D. , which spawned five top ten hit singles.
Image 37Justin Timberlake was one of the best-selling male artists of the decade. (from 2000s in music)
Image 37Justin Timberlake was one of the best-selling male artists of the decade. (from 2000s in music )
Image 38Lynda Thomas released successful rock singles in 2000 and 2001. (from 2000s in music)
Image 38Lynda Thomas released successful rock singles in 2000 and 2001. (from 2000s in music )
Image 39Nickelback has sold over 50 million albums and was one of the biggest post-grunge bands of the decade. (from 2000s in music)
Image 39Nickelback has sold over 50 million albums and was one of the biggest post-grunge bands of the decade. (from 2000s in music )
Image 40In 2005, The New York Times wrote, "Reggaetón has conquered parties, clubs and lately radio; Daddy Yankee's hit "Gasolina" reached MTV and the playlists of many hip-hop stations." (from 2000s in music )
Image 41Leeann Tweeden, 2003, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and cargo pants. She also sports highlights on her hair. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 41Leeann Tweeden, 2003, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and cargo pants. She also sports highlights on her hair. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 42Winklepicker boots fashionable in England, Italy and Mexico from 2005 onwards. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 42Winklepicker boots fashionable in England, Italy and Mexico from 2005 onwards. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 43American rapper Jay-Z (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 43American rapper Jay-Z (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 44Aria Wallace and Victoria Justice playing Guitar Hero (from 2000s in video games)
Image 44Aria Wallace and Victoria Justice playing Guitar Hero (from 2000s in video games )
Image 45Indian couple wearing a mixture of traditional dress and Western clothing (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 45Indian couple wearing a mixture of traditional dress and Western clothing (from 2000s in fashion )
(from 2000s in music)
Image 46American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson is the most successful winner of American Idol and a key artist in the power pop and pop rock movement of the 2000s.
Image 47Swedish actors in 2002 sporting various early 2000s fashions and hairstyles. (from 2000s in fashion)
Image 47Swedish actors in 2002 sporting various early 2000s fashions and hairstyles. (from 2000s in fashion )
Image 48Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Tour was the highest-grossing tour of 2008. (from 2000s in music)
Image 48Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Tour was the highest-grossing tour of 2008. (from 2000s in music )
Image 49Alicia Keys was the best selling female R&B performer of the 2000s. (from 2000s in music)
Image 49Alicia Keys was the best selling female R&B performer of the 2000s. (from 2000s in music )
Image 50Xbox 360 (2005) (from 2000s in video games)
Image 50Xbox 360 (2005) (from 2000s in video games )

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