Thursday December 28, 2000: on this day
About December 28th, 2000, in brief:
- Historical events: Montgomery Ward, the American retail giant, announces its intention to close after 128 years.
- Day of the week: December 28th, 2000 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Maggie Smith, Denzel Washington
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child
- Popular movie: Magnolia directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
More about December 28th, 2000? See below for more news and curiosities on December 28th, 2000.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 2000?
- December 28, 2000: What happened on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 28, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
- December 28, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 2000?
- December 28, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 2000?
What day of the week was December 28, 2000?
December 28, 2000 was a Thursday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 2000 can also be written as 12/28/2000 in the US and as 28/12/2000 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 2000: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 2000:
- Montgomery ward, the american retail giant, announces its intention to close after 128 years.
- John kufuor is elected president of ghana after he wins the second round. his victory marks the first peaceful democratic transfer of power in ghana since 1957, when the country gained independence.
- Montgomery ward, a u.s. departmental store chain, announces that it will cease business one year after being founded as the first mail-order business in the world.
December 28, 2000: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 28, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 28, 2000:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.38
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.13
- General Electric GE: opens at $48.94
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.50
Exchange Rates on December 28, 2000:
- 1 USD = 114.33 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.636 CHF
- 1 EUR = 106.15 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.622 GBP
- 1 EUR = 1.6755 AUD
December 28, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Atlanta Hawks - Minnesota Timberwolves : 81 - 88
- Boston Celtics - New Jersey Nets : 112 - 111
- Charlotte Hornets - Sacramento Kings : 87 - 91
- Detroit Pistons - Orlando Magic : 96 - 102
- Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks : 96 - 105
December 28, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 28, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 2000 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 2000 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on December 28, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 08:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2001.
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Who was born on December 28, 2000?
Famous people born on December 28, 2000:
- Larissa Manoela
Tv actress.
- Kaylyn Slevin
Dancer.
- Magnus Kaastrup
- Gaël Blondeau
- Matteo Tonelli
- Sebastián Báez
- Nicolò Cambiaghi
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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December 28, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 23 years 4 months old,
or 280 months and 19 days old,
or 1220 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8541 days old,
if you were born on December 28, 2000.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 2000?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 28, 2000.
December 28, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 2000:
- Antonio Rodríguez Valdivieso
- Paul Chambrillon
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 2000:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- Dream - He Loves U Not
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
December 28, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
- R. Kelly - I Wish
- Avant Featuring KeKe Wyatt - My First Love
December 28, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2000 was Cuando Seas Mia by Son By Four, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.
December 28, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 28, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Son By Four - Cuando Seas Mia
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
December 28, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnolia
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Hurricane
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber
Country: United States of America
Anywhere But Here
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan
Country: United States of America
Delivering Milo
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Nick Castle
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Country: United States of America
High Fidelity
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Iben Hjejle, John Cusack
Country: United States of America
December 28, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 28, 2000 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Kutumb
Release year: 2000
Canada: A People's History
Release year: 2000
Starring: Lorne Cardinal, Paule Baillargeon, Torri Higginson, Jeff Page
Country: Canada
Einsatz in Hamburg
Release year: 2000
Welcome to New York
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Steven Tylor O'Connor
Sheena
Release year: 2000
Directed by: John Guillermin
December 28, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bear And The Dragon
By: Tom Clancy
President Jack Ryan is facing a crisis like none he's ever faced in Tom Clancy’s remarkable #1 New York Times bestseller. Ryan sent his most trusted eyes and ears to Moscow--including John Clark, antiterrorism specialist--because he fears that the worst …
The O'Reilly Factor
By: Bill O'Reilly
An uncompromising and hard-hitting broadside from The O'Reilly Factor's anchorman on Fox News Channel's Fox News Channel. It covers what's good and bad about America, as well as what's totally ridiculous (most of everything else).
Flags Of Our Fathers
By: James Bradley with Ron Powers
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TRUE STORY BEHIND IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPH, THAT HAS COME OUT TO SYMBOLIZE COURAGE and INDOMITABLE WILL OF AMERICAIn February 1945 American Marines plunged into Iwo Jima's surf--and into American history.
The Mark
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
His Excellency Nicolae Carpathia, Global Community Potentate Nicolae Carpathia, is back as Satan. The beast is resurrected and indwelt again by the devil, which tightens his grip on the reign of the world.
Prodigal Summer
By: Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver's fifth novel, Wildness, is a hymn of wildness that celebrates both the prodigal spirit in human nature and nature.
December 28, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
All Star Pro-Wrestling
WWE 2K
Bouken Jidai Katsugeki Goemon
The Sims
Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness
Who was the US President on December 28, 2000?
On December 28, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2000?
On December 28, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 2000?
On December 28, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
What happened in 2000?
2000 was filled with very interesting events such as
- As many experts and businesses feared, Y2K does not result in widespread, serious computer failures.
- Alan Greenspan has been nominated to serve a fourth term in the role of Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- America Online announced it has purchased Time Warner in a stock-trade transaction valued at $160 Billion, making it the largest corporate acquisition in history. AOL Time Warner will be the new company. Its combined value is $350 billion.
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What was the calendar for December 2000?
December 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
