2004

The year 2004 was marked by significant global events across various fields. It saw the expansion of the European Union with ten new member countries, and the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life. In politics, George W. Bush was re-elected as U.S. President. Technologically, Facebook was launched, changing social media. The Summer Olympics took place in Athens, Greece. Advances in science continued, including discoveries in space and medicine. Overall, 2004 was a year of major geopolitical shifts, natural disasters, and technological innovation.