In a discussion of potential names for the 2000s, american author and journalist walter isaacson suggested the “decade of disruptions,†a reference to a series of particularly turbulent events. The 2000s (pronounced two-thousands; Shortened to the '00s and also known as the aughts in american english or the noughties in british english) was the decade that began on january 1, 2000, … For more on the decade, watch “the 2000s,†a cnn original series that airs sunday nights at 9 p. m.
Understanding the Context
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Key Insights
Most important historical events of each year of the decade of the 2000's listed.
