Y2K, Gen Z, IPOD and Mp3's, Reality Game Show TV and Lord Of the Rings!
The rise of the popularity of internet websites such as Google, YouTube, MySpace and Facebook, 

• Tiger Woods was the world's greatest golfer

• Hip-hop took centre stage

• Bowie played Glastonbury for the last time

• The War on Terror began following the 9/11 attacks

• The fashion of the 2000's is often described as a global mash up, where trends saw the fusion of vintage styles, global and ethnic clothing (e.g. boho)