Thursday October 05, 2000
US date format: 10/5/2000, UK date format: 5/10/2000
It was Thursday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 5, 2000). The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Music by Madonna.
In UK Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife was in the top 5 hits.
Pay It Forward, directed by Mimi Leder, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000
while The Indwelling by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Welcome to New York.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Devil Inside or Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2000, at October 05 across the years or at October 2000 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 05, 2000?
Events
- Mass demonstrations in Belgrade lead to resignation of Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic. These demonstrations are often called the Bulldozer Revolution.
- The Beatles release a hardcover book version of The Beatles Anthology, containing newly published photos and interviews with band members. The book went straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list.
- EMI and Warner Music Group withdraw their application to the European Commission for a proposed $20 billion merger due to regulators' concerns. The merger would have concentrated 80% of the European music business into the hands of just four major labels.
- President Slobodan Milošević leaves office after widespread demonstrations throughout Serbia and the withdrawal of Russian support. This political event became known as 5th October Revolution in Serbia.
Famous Deaths
Romanian footballer (Born 1976).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Memento
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior
Country: United States of America
Almost Famous
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand
Country: United States of America
Remember the Titans
Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst
Country: United States of America
Best in Show
Directed by: Christopher Guest
Starring: Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Jennifer Coolidge
Country: United States of America
X-Men
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 05, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Madonna - Music
- 98° - Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)
- Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
- Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
- 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Mariah Carey & Westlife - Against All Odds
- All Saints - Black Coffee
- The Architechs featuring Nana - Body Groove
- Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400
- Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Remixes)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Erykah Badu - Bag Lady
- Profyle - Liar
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- Mystikal - Shake Ya Ass
- Lil Bow Wow Featuring Xscape - Bounce With Me
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricardo Arjona - Cuando
- Luis Fonsi - Imaginame Sin Ti [Imagine Me Without You]
- Christina Aguilera - Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tu) [Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Gloria Estefan - Como Me Duele Perderte
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Black Books
Written by: Dylan Moran
Starring: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gillette Soccer Saturday
Mysterious Ways
Directed by: Dan Garcia
Young Americans
Directed by: Danny Cannon
Down to Earth
Directed by: Chris Weitz
How old am I?
If October 5th, 2000 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 2000?
- Time: Shawn Fanning, founder of the Internet music sharing technology called Napster. Inset: 15 year old c
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9760
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.561
- Wired: Wired - October, 2000
- RollingStone: Jacob Dylan
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to …
Eyewitness To Power
By: David Gergen
Leadership: The Ultimate Guide Few Americans have observed the ups and downs of presidential leadership more closely over the past thirty years -- from Nixon to Clinton and Watergate to
The Ten Things You Can'T Say In America
By: Larry Elder
From Rush Limbaugh to Howard Stern, America tunes in to its radio hosts both on the air and between covers, accepting them as truth-tellers without agendas, the perfect gadflies for the
Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson
THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 10 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT!A timeless business classic, Who Moved My Cheese? uses a simple parabel to reveal profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Devil Inside
Cool Cool Jam
Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo
Airport Tycoon
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $59.13
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.81
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 109.12 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6005 GBP
- 1 EUR = 1.5211 CHF
- 1 JPY = 0.63 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.6 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 05, 2000?
On October 05, 2000 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 05, 2000?
On October 05, 2000 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 05, 2000?
On October 05, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 2000?
On October 05, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 2000?
On October 05, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on October 05, 2000?
Famous people died on October 05, 2000 include, Catalin Hildan.
What was the number one song in October 05, 2000?
The number one song in the week of October 05, 2000 was Music by Madonna in US and Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife in UK.
What were the top hits on October 05, 2000?
The top hits on October 05, 2000 were Music by Madonna, Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) by 98°, Doesn't Really Matter by Janet in US and Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife, Black Coffee by All Saints, Body Groove by The Architechs featuring Nana in UK.
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