2004 File: Literature
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini remains a staple on the bestseller lists. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn & Super… Read More »2004 File: Literature
2004
2004 Classic: Killswitch Engage – „The End of Heartache”
The release of this album marks the peak of the metalcore movement. It reflects a cultural era defined by „raw” emotion and technical precision—themes that… Read More »2004 Classic: Killswitch Engage – „The End of Heartache”
2004 Classic: The Bush-Kerry Election
George W. Bush wins re-election against Senator John Kerry in a high-stakes election dominated by debates over the Iraq War. Part of the 69 Fun… Read More »2004 Classic: The Bush-Kerry Election
2004 Record: Culture
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court legalizes same-sex marriage, a historic first in the US. Part of the 69 Fun Facts: The 2004 Social Media Dawn… Read More »2004 Record: Culture
2004 Vault: The First DARPA Grand Challenge
In March 2004, DARPA holds a 142-mile off-road race for autonomous vehicles in the Mojave Desert. While not a single robot finishes the course—the „winner”… Read More »2004 Vault: The First DARPA Grand Challenge
2004 Vault: 2004
The Year of the Labeled World: This year was defined by the transition to „organized” data. Between Facebook, Flickr, and Gmail, humans began to label… Read More »2004 Vault: 2004