2004 Record: Internet
The phrase „Web 2.0” becomes popular, describing a new era of user-generated content and social interaction. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social… Read More »2004 Record: Internet
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2004 Vault: Health
The FDA bans the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedra due to health risks. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn… Read More »2004 Vault: Health
2004 File: The iPod Photo
Apple releases the first iPod with a color screen. This shifts the focus of mobile devices from pure audio to visual media, necessitating the development… Read More »2004 File: The iPod Photo
2004 Edition: The Launch of Facebook
In February, Mark Zuckerberg launches „TheFacebook” from his Harvard dorm room, initially intended only for Ivy League students. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2004 Edition: The Launch of Facebook
2004 Classic: Fashion
Ugg boots paired with denim skirts and „Livestrong” yellow rubber bracelets become the must-have accessories. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media… Read More »2004 Classic: Fashion
2004 Digest: Crime
The Scott Peterson trial concludes with a guilty verdict, a case that dominated US tabloids for two years. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2004 Digest: Crime
2004 Classic: Microsoft’s „Longhorn” Pivot
Microsoft famously scraps its original plans for the „Longhorn” OS (later Vista) because its complex, integrated database features were too difficult to manage, highlighting the… Read More »2004 Classic: Microsoft’s „Longhorn” Pivot
2004 Vault: The Super Bowl „Wardrobe Malfunction”
During the halftime show, Justin Timberlake accidentally exposes Janet Jackson’s breast on live TV, leading to the coining of the term „wardrobe malfunction” and stricter… Read More »2004 Vault: The Super Bowl „Wardrobe Malfunction”
2004 Digest: Gaming
World of Warcraft (WoW) launches, eventually becoming the most popular MMORPG in history. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn & Super… Read More »2004 Digest: Gaming
2004 Chronicle: Travel
Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport begins construction, then one of the largest projects in Europe. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media… Read More »2004 Chronicle: Travel