What life was like when the Patriots and Eagles last faced off in the Super Bowl -- in 2005

It's a road sports fans been down before: The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to face off in the Super Bowl.

The two teams last met in the big game on February 6, 2005, in Super Bowl XXXIX. A young Tom Brady and the Patriots won the matchup 24-21 to clinch their second championship in as many years.

The year 2005 may feel like just yesterday for some (especially the ageless Brady), but life as we know it has changed drastically. From politics to television to technology, there's not much that February 2005 and February 2018 have in common.

Take a look through the slideshow below to see the major news stories and events from 2004 and early 2005.