2004
Indian Ocean Tsunami
A magnitude-9.1 earthquake off Sumatra unleashed tsunamis that radiated across the Indian Ocean at jet speed, striking Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India…
Facebook founded in a dorm
Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates launched a directory for ranking and stalking classmates from a cramped Cambridge dorm room.
EU expands eastward
Ten countries, mostly former satellites of the Soviet Union, joined the European Union in a single Brussels ceremony, the largest expansion in the bloc's…
Madrid train bombings
Ten backpack bombs detonated on commuter trains during the Madrid morning rush hour…
Beslan school siege
Chechen militants seized a school in North Ossetia on the first day of classes, herding more than eleven hundred children, parents, and teachers…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 2004?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 2004. The most significant is Indian Ocean Tsunami.
What era was 2004 part of?
2004 falls within the Contemporary (2001-2026). Networks, climate, and the new uncertainty.
Which regions saw notable events in 2004?
The events from 2004 span Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.