In the 2000s, you experienced ups and downs. It began with the shocking events of September 11, 2001, ending with the election of America's first African-American president.

One experienced a tragic tsunami in 2004 and eventually captured Saddam Hussein. The revelations at the Abu Ghraib prison led to strong reactions.

We look at the threat of anthrax in the US post, the Concorde plane crashing in France and how "The Osbournes" led the series of reality series.

The launch of the first iPhone led to a mobile revolution, and social media became the premier platform for communication. Michael Jackson's death shakes a whole world.