The 26 Biggest World-Stopping Moments Each Year (2000–2026)
rom Y2K to political assassinations, history has been defined by moments that stopped us in our tracks. Join us as we examine the most shocking events of each year this millennium! Our countdown includes 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the 2008 Financial Crisis, Sandy Hook, MH370's disappearance, and more shocking events that changed our world forever. Which moment do you think defined the 21st century?
9/11 attacks, Y2K panic, Catholic Church abuse scandal, Iraq War, Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Saddam Hussein execution, 2008 financial crisis, Michael Jackson death, Deepwater Horizon disaster, Osama bin Laden death, Sandy Hook shooting, Nelson Mandela death, California wildfires, Capitol insurrection, Ukraine invasion, Israel-Hamas War, Trump assassination attempt, world events, historic moments, watchmojo