2001
September 11 attacks
Nineteen al-Qaeda hijackers turned four passenger jets into guided missiles on a clear September morning.
War in Afghanistan begins
Less than a month after the Twin Towers fell, American and British bombs lit up the skies above Kabul and Kandahar.
China joins the WTO
After fifteen years of negotiation, China formally entered the World Trade Organization, accepting tariff cuts and market openings in exchange for permanent…
Nepal royal massacre
Crown Prince Dipendra, reportedly drunk and furious over a forbidden marriage, walked into a family billiard room at the Narayanhiti Palace with assault…
Wikipedia launches
Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger flipped a switch on a free encyclopedia that any stranger could edit, hosted on a single server.
Apple unveils the iPod
Steve Jobs, in jeans and a black turtleneck, slid a small white slab from his pocket and promised a thousand songs in it.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 2001?
Saeculum lists 6 events from 2001. The most significant is September 11 attacks: Nineteen al-Qaeda hijackers turned four passenger jets into guided missiles on a clear September morning.
What era was 2001 part of?
2001 falls within the Contemporary (2001-2026). Networks, climate, and the new uncertainty.
Which regions saw notable events in 2001?
The events from 2001 span North America, Central Asia, East Asia and South Asia.