1998 FIFA World Cup The 1998 FIFA World Cup was hosted by France from 10 June to 12 July. It was the first tournament with 32 teams; France won its first title, beating Brazil 3–0 in the final.
1998 Minnesota gubernatorial election A major upset in which Reform Party candidate Jesse Ventura won Minnesota's governorship over Republican Norm Coleman and DFL nominee Skip Humphrey, illustrating third‑party potent…
1998 Winter Olympics (Nagano) 1998 Winter Olympics The XVIII Olympic Winter Games took place in Nagano, Japan, in February 1998. The Games featured new events, wider global participation and left a complex legacy of sport venues, t…
1999 — overview, events, culture and legacy 1999 A comprehensive summary of the year 1999: its calendar position, major political and cultural events, technology trends, and how it shaped the turn of the millennium.
1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado A violent F5 tornado struck Bridge Creek and Moore, Oklahoma on May 3, 1999. Mobile Doppler measurements recorded winds near 301 mph. At least 36 people died, hundreds were injured…
1999 İzmit earthquake: overview, effects, and aftermath 1999 İzmit earthquake A major North Anatolian Fault earthquake on 17 August 1999 that struck northwestern Turkey, caused widespread destruction around İzmit and Adapazarı, and prompted major changes in…
2000 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXVII Olympiad) 2000 Summer Olympics International multi-sport event held in Sydney, Australia from 15 September to 1 October 2000; known for broad participation, memorable performances and lasting urban legacy.
2000 United States Census (Census 2000) 2000 United States Census Twenty-second decennial census of the United States (April 1, 2000). Recorded population, questionnaires, methods, uses for apportionment and funding, and notable challenges and le…
2000 United States presidential election A closely contested U.S. presidential race decided by a Florida recount and the Supreme Court; George W. Bush won the Electoral College 271–266 while Al Gore won the popular vote.
2001: Overview and significance of the year (MMI) 2001 2001 (MMI) — a common year that marked the widely recognized start of the 21st century and 3rd millennium; memorable for major geopolitical, cultural and technological events.
2001 Anthrax Attacks (Amerithrax) — mailed Bacillus anthracis letters in the U.S. 2001 anthrax attacks Summary of the 2001 Amerithrax letter attacks in the United States: timeline, agent and clinical effects, investigation, public‑health and postal responses, controversies and legac…
2001 Pacific hurricane season Tropical cyclone season in the northeastern Pacific in 2001, running from May to November. Notable storms included Hurricanes Adolph and Juliette; Juliette struck Baja California,…
2001 United Kingdom general election Held 7 June 2001 to elect 659 MPs, this contest produced a third consecutive Labour victory under Tony Blair and a historically low voter turnout, shaping early 21st-century UK pol…
2002 The calendar year 2002: a common year beginning on Tuesday in the Gregorian calendar. Notable for the cash introduction of the euro, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the Salt Lake City Win…
2002 Atlantic hurricane season An overview of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season: timeline, meteorological context, key storms (notably Lili and Isidore), impacts, and seasonal statistics and significance.
2002 Bali bombings: Kuta nightclub attacks and aftermath 2002 Bali terrorist bombing A coordinated bombing in Kuta, Bali on 12 October 2002 killed 202 people and injured many. The attack targeted tourist venues and prompted international investigations, trials, and…
2002 Commonwealth Games (Manchester) — overview, venues, and legacy 2002 Commonwealth Games The XVII Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England, from 25 July to 4 August 2002. This article summarizes the event, venues, participants, and the urban and sporting leg…
2002 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by South Korea and Japan 2002 FIFA World Cup International football tournament held 31 May–30 June 2002 in South Korea and Japan. Brazil won its fifth title, beating Germany in the final in Yokohama; the competition featured…
2002 French presidential election A two-round presidential contest in France held on 21 April and 5 May 2002, notable for the shock elimination of the Socialist candidate and a landslide second-round victory for in…
2002 Pacific hurricane season: overview and notable storms 2002 Pacific hurricane season Summary of the 2002 Pacific hurricane season, its major storms (notably Hurricane Kenna), meteorological features, impacts on Mexico, and notable records and distinctions.
2002–03 UEFA Cup Final: Porto 3–2 Celtic in Seville (Extra Time) 2002–03 UEFA Cup Porto beat Celtic 3–2 after extra time in the 2002–03 UEFA Cup final in Seville, securing a major European title under José Mourinho in a climactic match.
2003 Overview of the year 2003: calendar placement, major global events (Iraq War, Columbia disaster, SARS), scientific milestones, technological and cultural developments.
2003 Atlantic hurricane season A summary of the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season: timeline, notable storms (Isabel, Fabian, Juan), impacts, and unusual off‑season activity including Ana, Odette, and Peter.
2003 invasion of Iraq The 2003 invasion of Iraq was a U.S.-led military operation that ousted Saddam Hussein’s government; it began March 20, 2003 and led to prolonged occupation, controversy, and dispu…
2003 Pacific hurricane season: overview and notable storms 2003 Pacific hurricane season Summary of the 2003 Pacific hurricane season, its storms, impacts on Mexico and Hawaii, key statistics, notable hurricanes, and records including the absence of major hurricanes.
2004 A summary of the year 2004: major global events, cultural and technological milestones, sports highlights, and calendar details including its status as a leap year and Roman numera…
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami (Sumatra–Andaman event) 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami A massive undersea megathrust earthquake on 26 December 2004 off Sumatra triggered trans‑oceanic tsunamis that caused very large loss of life across Indian Ocean coasts and prompte…
2004 Madrid train bombings (11 March 2004) 2004 Madrid train bombings A coordinated series of bomb attacks on Madrid commuter trains on 11 March 2004 that killed 191 people, wounded around 1,800, and had major political and social consequences in Spa…
2004 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, ran from Aug 13–29, 2004. About 10,625 athletes took part in 301 medal events across 28 sports as the modern Games returned to their Gre…
2004 United States presidential election Presidential election held November 2, 2004. Incumbent George W. Bush defeated John Kerry in a campaign dominated by foreign policy, Iraq, and disputes over voting in key swing sta…
2004–05 NHL lockout A labour dispute that cancelled the entire 2004–05 NHL season, halted the awarding of the Stanley Cup and produced a new collective bargaining agreement with a salary cap and rule…
2005 — notable events, culture, and developments 2005 Overview of the year 2005: calendar facts, major political events and disasters, technological milestones, cultural highlights, and notable distinctions of the year.
2005 Atlantic hurricane season — record-breaking tropical cyclone activity 2005 Atlantic hurricane season Overview of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season: timeline, records, major storms (Katrina, Wilma, Zeta), impacts, and notable distinctions in meteorological history.
2005 Azores subtropical storm (post‑season discovery) 2005 Azores subtropical storm A short‑lived subtropical cyclone in early October 2005 that passed near the Azores, was identified after the season ended in post‑analysis, and whose remnants were linked to Hurri…
2005 Cronulla riots (December 2005 unrest in Sydney) 2005 Cronulla riots A summary of the December 2005 Cronulla riots in Sydney: causes, timeline, participants, legal outcomes and the broader social and political impact in Australia.
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup International football tournament held in Germany from 15–29 June 2005. Brazil beat Argentina in the final; Germany finished third. Served as a test event ahead of the 2006 World C…
2005 French riots — civil unrest in suburbs of France 2005 French riots A wave of urban unrest in late 2005 that began in a Paris suburb after two teenagers died in a power substation; it spread nationwide, provoked a state response and sparked debate…
2005 Kashmir (Pakistan) earthquake 2005 Pakistan earthquake A major 2005 earthquake centered near Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It caused widespread destruction, tens of thousands of deaths, millions displaced, and a large in…
2006 al-Askari mosque bombing A February 22, 2006 attack that severely damaged the golden dome of the al-Askari mosque in Samarra, Iraq, sparking widespread sectarian violence and long-term political consequenc…
2006 Chicago Bears–Arizona Cardinals comeback (October 16, 2006) 2006 Chicago Bears–Arizona Cardinals game Regular-season NFL game in which the Chicago Bears overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–23; notable for Rex Grossman's interceptions and Dennis Green's post…
2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Australia from 15–26 March 2006; opening and closing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, mascot Karak, and athletes from over 70 Commonwealth nati…
2006 Copiapó mining accident at the Carola-Agustina copper mine 2006 Copiapó mining accident An underground explosion on Jan 20, 2006 at the Carola-Agustina copper mine in Copiapó, Chile trapped about 70 miners; two were killed and two injured. The event highlighted underg…
2006 in movies Overview of major trends, highest-profile releases, festival highlights, awards context and industry developments in cinema during 2006.
2006 Jama Masjid explosions Two small explosions occurred in the courtyard of Delhi's historic Jama Masjid on 14 April 2006; the blasts caused injuries and raised security concerns at major religious sites.
2006 Pacific hurricane season Above-normal Pacific hurricane season in 2006 with 19 named storms, 11 hurricanes and 6 major hurricanes. Active from mid‑May/June through November; notable for Hurricane Ioke and…
2006 Palestinian Legislative Council election 2006 Palestinian legislative election The 2006 Palestinian legislative election elected a new Palestinian Legislative Council. Hamas won a surprising majority, defeating Fatah and triggering major political and interna…
2006 Winter Olympics (Turin) 2006 Winter Olympics The XX Olympic Winter Games were held in Turin, Italy from 10–26 February 2006, featuring 84 events, some 2,508 athletes, and a multi-venue program across the Piedmont region under…
2007 (year) 2007 Overview of the year 2007: calendar classification, major events in politics, technology, culture and economy, and its broader significance as a transitional year of the 21st centu…
