Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Ten Defining Moments of the 2000s-- Part 1

From the December 22, 2009, List Universe.

As we were approaching the end of the decade no one really knew what to call (was it the 0s, Oughts?), the good folks at List Universe took a look back at the "Big Events" of those ten years. You may agree or not, but guaranteed to spark discussion.

10. LITERATURE-- July 21, 2007-- Last harry Potter book released. Runners Up: The DaVinci Code, Oprah's Book Club.

9. TV-- October 5, 2001-- American Idol debuts. Runners Up: Lost, Sopranos, Family Guy.

8. FILM-- November 12, 2009-- Slumdog Millionaire released. Runners Up: Hotel Rwanda, Brokeback Mountain.

7. SPORTS-- October 17, 2004-- Boston Red Sox win World Series. Runners-Up: Spain wins Euro 2008, Zinedine Zidawe's headbutt, 2008 New York Giants.

6. MUSIC-- October 23, 2001-- Apple introduces iPod. Runners Up: Janet Jackson's Super Bowl show, Live 8, Napster, Michael Jackson dies.

I Agree with Some and Disagree with Others. --DaCoot

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