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Year in Review

What Happened
in 2004?

Major events, music, film, tech & prices from 2004

The World in 2004
🌍EventsFacebook launches at Harvard as 'TheFacebook' (Feb 4) · Madrid train bombings kill 191 people (Mar 11) · Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal breaks (Apr) · Athens Summer Olympics open (Aug 13) · George W. Bush re-elected President (Nov 2) · Indian Ocean tsunami kills 227,898 (Dec 26)
🎵MusicYeah! – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris
🎬FilmShrek 2
💻TechFacebook was founded and launched as 'TheFacebook' at Harvard
🛒PricesBread $1.09 · Gas $1.88/gal · House $195,200
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What major events happened in 2004?

2004 was a year of significant world events that shaped history. From political upheavals to cultural milestones, the year left a lasting mark on society. The music charts, cinema screens, and technological landscape of 2004 reflect the era's unique character. Prices for everyday goods like bread, gasoline, and homes give a vivid snapshot of the economic climate of the time.

Why is 2004 historically significant?

Each year carries its own defining moments and cultural touchstones. 2004 contributed unique chapters to the story of the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether you lived through 2004 or are researching it, the events, art, technology, and everyday costs of that year paint a rich picture of life at the time.

Frequently asked questions

What major events happened in 2004?

Major world events of 2004 include: Facebook launches at Harvard as 'TheFacebook' (Feb 4); Madrid train bombings kill 191 people (Mar 11); Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal breaks (Apr); Athens Summer Olympics open (Aug 13).

What was the #1 song in 2004?

The most iconic song of 2004 was Yeah! – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris.

What was the top film in 2004?

The standout film of 2004 was Shrek 2.

What did things cost in 2004?

In 2004, a loaf of bread cost $1.09, gasoline was $1.88/gal, and the average house was $195,200.

What technology milestone happened in 2004?

Facebook was founded and launched as 'TheFacebook' at Harvard