Chapter 1
The digital dawn
Chapter 2
Cinematic blockbusters and fantasy worlds
Chapter 3
Anthems on repeat
Chapter 4
TV tuners and historic finales
Chapter 5
Mars rovers and Olympic gold
YOUR GOAL
Master of When flip phones ruled the world of 2004
Ch 5 · Mars rovers and Olympic gold
schopenhauer Mars Marathon
Mars marathon, Mars marathon! Opportunity rolled twenty-six miles in the red dust!
schopenhauer American swimmer Michael Phelps begins his historic Olympic medal run.
schopenhauer Ten new nations joined the European Union in the largest single expansion in the organization's history.
schopenhauer The Summer Olympic Games returned to Athens, Greece, featuring historic venues and global triumphs.
BETA
schopenhauer Sort 2004 trivia to discover how Mars rovers and Olympic gold defined the year.
Fun Fact
Cassini orbits Saturn: In July 2004, the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft became the first human-made probe to enter orbit around the planet Saturn.
Glossary
rover (noun)
A vehicle designed for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial body. In January 2004, NASA's Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars to begin their geological missions.
A vehicle designed for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial body. In January 2004, NASA's Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars to begin their geological missions.
Quiz
Which major social media platform, originally focused on business networking, reached 1 million members in 2004?
Quiz
What were the names of the twin NASA rovers that successfully landed on Mars in January 2004?
Quiz
How many new member nations joined the European Union during its historic expansion on May 1, 2004?
Quiz
How many total medals did swimmer Michael Phelps win at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
Quiz
Which spacecraft entered orbit around Saturn in July 2004 to study its rings and moons?
Quiz
What major cycle race did Lance Armstrong win for a record-setting sixth consecutive time in July 2004?
Quiz
Which country won the UEFA Euro 2004 football tournament in a shocking underdog victory?