1. The Platinum Age of Television

Television enters a renaissance in the 2000s as storytellers create groundbreaking shows such as “The Sopranos,” “Lost,” “Survivor” and “The Office.”

2. I Want My MP3

New technologies — such as Napster — emerge onto the scene in the 2000s, disrupting the music industry and forever changing how we listen to music.

3. Mission Accomplished

President George W. Bush launches a global "war on terror" after al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden orchestrates the 9/11 attacks killing 2,977 people.

4. Quagmire: Bush's 2nd Term

President Bush is reelected after a grueling 36-day recount battle. But his poll numbers plummet amid Hurricane Katrina and a financial meltdown.

5. Yes We Can

In 2009, Barack Obama becomes US president — the first African-American to hold the position. He defeated Sen. John McCain in a historic campaign.

6. The Financial Crisis

The financial crisis of the late 2000s threatened the global economy. Here's how it began — and how many Americans' lives were affected.

7. The i Decade

Today, products from tech companies such as Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google are ubiquitous. Here's how the tech boom originated.