For more on the decade, watch “the 2000s,” a cnn original series that airs sunday nights at 9 p. m. This gallery contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised.

Shortened to the '00s and also known as the aughts in american english or the noughties in british english) was the decade that began on january 1, 2000, … America's best history - united states history timeline 2000-2009. The war on terrorism. Most important historical events of each year of the decade of the 2000's listed. In a discussion of potential names for the 2000s, american author and journalist walter isaacson suggested the “decade of disruptions,” a reference to a series of particularly turbulent events.

In a discussion of potential names for the 2000s, american author and journalist walter isaacson suggested the “decade of disruptions,” a reference to a series of particularly turbulent events.