2004 Digest: Lifestyle
The „Low-Carb” craze begins to fade, replaced by a new interest in „Whole Foods” and organic living. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004… Read More »2004 Digest: Lifestyle
2004
2004 File: OWL (Web Ontology Language) Becomes a Standard
The W3C officially recommends OWL, a language designed to help machines „understand” the meaning of web content rather than just displaying it. This is a… Read More »2004 File: OWL (Web Ontology Language) Becomes a Standard
2004 Archive: The Release of „The Passion of the Christ”
Mel Gibson’s controversial film becomes a massive box-office hit, proving the immense commercial power of faith-based cinema. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004… Read More »2004 Archive: The Release of „The Passion of the Christ”
2004 File: Politics
Barack Obama delivers a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, catapulting him to national fame. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social… Read More »2004 File: Politics
2004 Classic: Blue Brain Project is Founded
Scientists at EPFL in Switzerland launch a project to create a molecular-level simulation of the mammalian brain. It represents one of the most ambitious attempts… Read More »2004 Classic: Blue Brain Project is Founded
2004 Legacy: Technology
Apple introduces the iPod Mini, available in vibrant colors and featuring the first „Click Wheel.” Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media… Read More »2004 Legacy: Technology
2004 Vault: Law
Martha Stewart begins her five-month prison sentence for conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn &… Read More »2004 Vault: Law
2004 Legacy: NASA’s Rover Autonomy Upgrades
Following their landing, the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity receive software patches that enhance their autonomous „hazard avoidance” capabilities. This allows them to explore more… Read More »2004 Legacy: NASA’s Rover Autonomy Upgrades
2004 Vault: Music
Usher dominates the charts with „Yeah!”, which stays at #1 for 12 consecutive weeks. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn… Read More »2004 Vault: Music
2004 File: Tech
Flickr is launched, becoming the premier site for photo sharing before the rise of Instagram. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media… Read More »2004 File: Tech