Top 22 Biggest Breaking News Stories of Each Year (2000 - 2021)

These are the stories that have shaped the century...so far. For this list, we’ll be looking at the biggest, most shocking and talked about news stories of every year since the 21st century began. Our countdown includes September 11, Hurricane Katrina, Tōhoku Earthquake & Tsunami, #MeToo, COVID-19 Pandemic, and more. What was the most memorable news event since 2000 for you? Let us know in the comments.