The movement began as a protest against fuel tax increases.

Protesters used umbrellas to shield themselves from pepper spray while demanding transparent elections.

The movement highlighted the wealth gap with the slogan 'We are the 99%'.

The 2001 crisis in Argentina led to a default on debt and the freezing of bank accounts (Corralito).

A massive earthquake struck the Kutch region of Gujarat on Republic Day, 2001.

North Korea became the first country to withdraw from the NPT and conduct a nuclear test in the 21st century.

Protesters carrying roses stormed the parliament, leading to the resignation of Eduard Shevardnadze.

China's entry into the WTO integrated it into the global economy, accelerating its rise as a manufacturing superpower.

The bubble was fueled by speculation in internet-based companies, crashing in 2000-2001.

The Taliban ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and regained power in 2021 after the US withdrawal.