The Red Sox broke the "Curse of the Bambino" by winning the World Series.
Notorious mob boss Whitey Bulger was apprehended in California.
The first woman and first person of color was elected Mayor of Boston.
The FleetCenter, now TD Garden, replaced the historic Boston Garden.
The Silver Line was first introduced by the MBTA.
The Big Dig, which moved I-93 underground through Boston, was completed after 16 years.
Boston was hit with 110 inches of snow from several storms, now referred to as "Snowmaggedon."
Two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line, marking the largest U.S. terrorist attack since Sept. 11, 2001.
Boston Calling Music Festival was held at the Harvard's Athletic Complex in Allston for the first time.
“Good Will Hunting” was released in theatres.