Members of the Class of 2004

Trends

A magnitude 9.0 earthquake in the Indian Ocean sends a 500 mph tsunami crashing onto the shores of 12 nations, killing more than 225,000 people and causing vast destruction
Billions of 17 year cicadas emerge in the Midwest and Eastern US
Last erupting in 1980, Mount St. Helems again releases steam, spews ash and develops a 1,300 degree lava dome
In the same year that a new colorful $50 bill is put into circulation, the US dollar hits a low against the Euro
The animated motion picture "Shrek 2" is the years No. 1 box office hit. The movie earned more than $436 million, an Academy Award nomination and 2 People's Choice Awards
Apple's iTunes and iPods, along with Satellite XM Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio offer innovative ways to collect and listen to music
Swimmer Michael Phelps contributes to the US Swim Team by earing a record breaking eight gold medals

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