Dive into 'The History of 2004, ' the definitive historical yearbook celebrating a year of culture, politics, and groundbreaking firsts. This meticulously curated collection revisits major American and British milestones that shaped a generation. 2004 was the year that NASA managed to land two probes on Mars. It was the year of the 9/11 inquiries. Facebook and Google were launched to an eager world. Major films of the year included Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Arsenal win the Premier League without losing a match. Peppa Pig arrives on our screens. Bird Flu begins to spread across the world. The Boxing Day Tsunami occurred off the coast of Sumatra. The final episode of Friends and Frasier were aired on US television. MSN Messenger was popular. VHS tapes were being fazed out in favour of DVDs. The internet starts to start taking over the world. George W Bush was re-elected. This isn't just a history book; it's a journey covering off each month full of twists and turns. With each page dedicated to notable events and cultural landmarks of 2004, it's a rich tapestry of a year as remarkable as the person holding it!