2004 Vault: Environment
Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in environmental conservation. Part of the 69 Fun Facts:… Read More »2004 Vault: Environment
2004
2004 Vault: Checkers is Officially Solved
A team at the University of Alberta successfully „solves” the game of Checkers. Their AI proves that, with enough computational power, a computer can be… Read More »2004 Vault: Checkers is Officially Solved
2004 Classic: Pop Culture
Mean Girls hits theaters, instantly creating a lexicon of catchphrases like „That’s so fetch.” Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn &… Read More »2004 Classic: Pop Culture
2004 Chronicle: Celebrity
The „Simple Life” with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reaches peak popularity. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn & Super… Read More »2004 Chronicle: Celebrity
2004 File: The „MyDoom” Worm
One of the most destructive computer worms in history highlights the need for AI-driven cybersecurity. It forces the industry to shift toward predictive „heuristic” scanning… Read More »2004 File: The „MyDoom” Worm
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
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