In Europe2004
The EU grows east
Ten countries, most of them once behind the Iron Curtain, joined the European Union.
Born London, 26 Mar 2005
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26 Mar 2005
Born in London
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Widespread adoption of home freezers
Freezer ownership in British households jumped from 15 percent in 1974 to 94 percent by 2000, transforming diets with frozen convenience meals.
In Europe2004
Ten countries, most of them once behind the Iron Curtain, joined the European Union.
Around the world2007
Apple launched the iPhone; within a decade, most people in the world carried the internet in their pocket.
Around the world · 2001September 11. Hijacked planes destroyed the Twin Towers in New York and hit the Pentagon; nearly 3,000 people died, and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed.
Around the world · 2008–2009The financial crisis. The collapse of Lehman Brothers set off the worst world recession since the 1930s.
In Europe · 2002Euro coins and notes. Twelve countries swapped their francs, marks, liras and escudos for euro cash.
In Europe · 1991–2001The wars in Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia broke apart in wars and ethnic cleansing; 8,000 men and boys were massacred at Srebrenica in 1995.