Wednesday October 18, 2000: on this day

About October 18th, 2000, in brief:

  • Historical events: Hatfield rail accident, United Kingdom: A section of a rail is broken as a passenger train passes by it. Four people are killed and 70 are hurt.
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 2000 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Zac Efron, Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera
  • #1 UK song: Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife
  • Popular movie: Magnolia directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

More about October 18th, 2000? See below for more news and curiosities on October 18th, 2000.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2000?


October 18, 2000 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2000 can also be written as 10/18/2000 in the US and as 18/10/2000 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2000 in October 2000 calendar

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October 18, 2000: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2000:

  • Hatfield rail accident, united kingdom: a section of a rail is broken as a passenger train passes by it. four people are killed and 70 are hurt.

October 18, 2000: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 18, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2000:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $53.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.75

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2000:

  • 1 USD = 107.67 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 90.24 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.5807 GBP
  • 1 EUR = 1.4993 CHF
  • 1 JPY = 0.64 GBP

October 18, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Sociedad : 1 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Fulham - Crystal Palace : 3 - 1
  • Wimbledon - Blackburn : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Hartlepool : 4 - 2

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October 18, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 18, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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October 18, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2000 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 2000.

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Who was born on October 18, 2000?


Famous people born on October 18, 2000:

  • Macerly

    Youtube star.

  • Berrypinklips

    Youtube star.

  • Szabolcs Mezei
  • Uroš Milovanović
  • Esme Morgan
  • Anna Arnaudo
  • Ramón Terrats
  • Sophie Thatcher
  • Félix Stehli
  • Jørgen Hedenstad Breivik

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 23 years 7 months old,

or 283 months

or 1230 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8613 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2000.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2000?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2000.

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October 18, 2000: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2000:

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.

  • Sergio Neri
  • Sidney Salkow
  • Inga Gill
  • Guglielmo Negri
  • Julie London (Gayle Peck

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Diavian Babbage

    Diavian Babbage was a mathematician and inventor, known for designing the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine.

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2000:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2000: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2000 was Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 18, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) youtube
  2. - Music youtube
  3. - With Arms Wide Open youtube
  4. - Kryptonite
  5. - Most Girls

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 2000 was Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 18, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Against All Odds
  2. - Black Coffee
  3. - Body Groove
  4. - Kernkraft 400
  5. - Silence (Remixes)

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2000 was Bag Lady by Erykah Badu, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 18, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bag Lady
  2. - Liar
  3. - Shake Ya Ass
  4. - Incomplete
  5. - Between Me And You

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2000 was Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tu) [Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)] by Christina Aguilera, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 18, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tu) [Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]
  2. - Ven A Mi [Run To Me]
  3. - Cuando
  4. - She Bangs
  5. - A Puro Dolor

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October 18, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Magnolia

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

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

Anywhere But Here

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Wayne Wang

Starring: Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan

Country: United States of America

The 6th Day

The 6th Day

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Roger Spottiswoode

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker

Country: United States of America

Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

Release year: 2000

Directed by: McG

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Canada: A People's History

Canada: A People's History

Release year: 2000

Starring: Lorne Cardinal, Paule Baillargeon, Torri Higginson, Jeff Page

Country: Canada

Einsatz in Hamburg

Einsatz in Hamburg

Release year: 2000

Welcome to New York

Welcome to New York

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Steven Tylor O'Connor

Sheena

Sheena

Release year: 2000

Directed by: John Guillermin

Black Books

Black Books

Release year: 2000

Written by:

Starring: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

October 18, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 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

The Bear And The Dragon

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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 …

Cherry by Mary Karr

Cherry

By:

This beautifully written and often funny story about Mary Karr's turbulent teens and sexual awakening is a wonderful tale from Mary Karr. Karr picks up from the bestseller The Liars Club and shatters the rules.

The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles

The Beatles Anthology

By:

This remarkable project was possible because Paul McCartney and George Harrison have agreed to share their stories together for this book.

Nothing Like It In The World by Stephen E. Ambrose

Nothing Like It In The World

By:

Nothing Like It in the World tells the story of an extraordinary feat of engineering, vision and courage. It tells the story of the investors, the men who built the transcontinental railway.

Shattered by Dick Francis

Shattered

By:

Gerard Logan, a promising glass artist, is left with the difficult task of searching for a stolen videotape. This videotape could be what will endanger his friendship.

October 18, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Empire of the Ants (video game)

Empire of the Ants (video game)

Platform: Windows PC

Publisher: Microïds

Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary

Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary

Platform: Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation, iOS, OS X, Android

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive (PC, Mac OS, PS) Microïds (iOS, OS X, Android)

Cabela's GrandSlam Hunting: North American 29

Cabela's GrandSlam Hunting: North American 29

Platform: Windows

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision Publishing, Inc.

Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul

Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: role playing game, real-time strategy

Publisher: Nival Interactive

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

Platform: Arcade Dreamcast iOS PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 Xbox Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom Virgin Interactive

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2000?

On October 18, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2000?

On October 18, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2000?

On October 18, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 2000?

October 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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