Every millennium, century and decade is trademarked by significant inventions, discoveries or events that have captured people's imaginations, stood the test of time, and made their mark in history.
Here are a few that you may find interesting:
More than a million years ago our ancestors were making bone tools in the Cradle of Humankind (Maropeng).
2000 years ago, a Chinese cook accidentally combined sulphur, charcoal and saltpetre in a bamboo tube which ignited and exploded - creating gunpowder.
150 years ago a primitive version of the bicycle was invented as a 'gentleman's plaything'. It has taken many years and modifications for it to be up to Lance Armstrong's and the Tour de France standard.
The first 'biro' (ball point pen) came into being over 70 years ago.
Over 30 years ago the first gaming consol called 'Atari 2600' was invented forming the foundation of today's $30 billion gaming industry.
The turn of the century saw the invention of the iPod - a contraption that many people are still trying to get to grips with.
But, it is a rowing development that took place 30 years ago (and that has truly stood the test of time) that is so important to everyone - the very first Universities Boat Race. Exactly 20 years later, in the year 2000, Mutual & Federal took over the Universities Boat Race sponsorship through a merger and it has been an exciting 10 years!