What major natural disaster devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast in August 2005, highlighting issues of infrastructure and disaster preparedness?
Which bestselling young adult novel series, featuring a wizarding world, concluded its literary run with 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' in 2007?
Which critically acclaimed HBO crime drama, often cited as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, concluded its five-season run in 2008?
Who was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008, becoming the first African American to hold the office?
Which pop superstar's iconic music video for 'Bad Romance' (2009) featured elaborate costumes, avant-garde choreography, and broke YouTube viewing records?
What video-sharing platform, founded in 2005, quickly became the dominant site for user-generated video content and was acquired by Google in 2006?
In 2004, what was the name of the first privately funded spacecraft to carry a human into space, winning the Ansari X Prize?
Which fashion accessory, popularized by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, featured a distinctive velour tracksuit and was a ubiquitous symbol of 2000s casual luxury?
Which popular web browser, released by Mozilla in 2004, emerged as a major competitor to Internet Explorer during the decade?
Before becoming a solo artist, what was the name of the band that Amy Winehouse was a part of, touring with them in the early 2000s, though never releasing an album?