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The storm of the U. S. Capitol would be the most shocking one, probably, as nobody dared to do that.
Also, 9/11 events, nuclear/thermonuclear bombs, nuclear power plant disasters, many things.
Technologically, the fact that an everyday laptop can deliver tens of billions of arithmetic instructions per second is still mind-boggling to me.
Definitely the fact that we have access to technology that allows us to effectively create and spread misinformation at lightning speed, all without having to leave the comfort of our homes. Misinformation that can be seen by millions of people across the globe in a matter of moments after it is created.
ALL KNOWLEDGE OF SOLONS LOST
Recent Poll: Zero Percent of Americans Thinking About Solons
Human Lifespan Doubled
That's mostly due to decreased infant mortality rates, than actually extending our lifespans, so far. That looks like it may be changing rather soon.