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US date format: 12/15/2000, UK date format: 15/12/2000
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 15, 2000).
Famous birthdays on this day include Mishela Rapo .
The number one song in US was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child. Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child was #1 song in the UK.
Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2000 while The Last Precinct by Patricia Cornwell was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Canada: A People's History. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asura Buster: Eternal Warriors or Daytona USA 2001.
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.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 15, 2000 Events
What happened on December 15, 2000?
Historical Events
- The Chernobyl Nuclear Energy Plant's third reactor has been shut down.
- Due to Western political pressure, reactor 3, the final reactor at Chernobyl's Nuclear Power Plant is shut down. In movie theatres, Disney's "Emperor's New Groove" is released.
- Due to Western political pressure, reactor 3, the last reactor at Chernobyl's Nuclear Power Plant is being shut down.
- The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in the landmark case of Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium (Minister of Justice) that Canada Customs is not authorized to make decisions about whether material can be shipped to retailers. Instead, Canada Customs can only confiscate material that has been specifically deemed to be an offense under the Canadian Criminal Code.
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December 15, 2000 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 15, 2000?
Other December 15th famous birthdays
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How old am I?
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December 15, 2000 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 15, 2000?
Bosnian basketball player (Born 1974).
Other December 15th famous deaths
American cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse in 1928 and later made the first feature-length cartoon ever filmed, "Fantasia," 1940, a visual...
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American director producer and screenwriter (d. 2010).
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American musician, a trombonist and big band leader, famous for popular swing-era hits like "In The Mood", "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and...
American minister of the Pentecostal Holiness Church from his Call in 1935, becoming one of the best known evangelists in the world.
December 15, 2000 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Sagittarius
Who should a Sagittarius 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
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
December 15, 2000 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 15, 2000?
The day of the week was Friday.
December 15th marks the 349th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2000.
There are 16 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Finding Forrester
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin
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
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 15, 2000? Which were the top hits on December 15, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part 1
- Bob The Builder - Can We Fix It
- S Club 7 - Never Had A Dream Come True
- LeAnn Rimes - Can't Fight The Moonlight
- Eminem - Stan
Top #5 R&B songs
- 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
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
Top #5 Latin songs
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
- Son By Four - Cuando Seas Mia
- Ricky Martin - She Bangs
Sport Games on December 15, 2000
NBA
American Basketball- Atlanta Hawks - Chicago Bulls : 85 - 74
- Charlotte Hornets - Washington Wizards : 103 - 89
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Indiana Pacers : 103 - 95
- Dallas Mavericks - Philadelphia 76ers : 112 - 94
- Los Angeles Clippers - Phoenix Suns : 98 - 88
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Charleroi - Westerlo : 2 - 2
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Unterhaching - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Osnabruck - Bielefeld : 1 - 0
- Ulm - Duisburg : 1 - 3
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Black Books
Release year: 2000
Written by: Dylan Moran
Starring: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2000?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: George W. Bush & Al Gore -- Dec. 11, 2000
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11211
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.573
- Wired: Wired - December, 2000
- RollingStone: Pop 100
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Last Precinct
By: Patricia Cornwell
The new Scarpetta era begins... Patricia Cornwell, #1 New York Times Bestseller in Fiction, takes her readers deeper into Kay Scarpetta’s heart and soul than any time ....Thwarting
The Darwin Awards
By: Wendy Northcutt
The Darwin Awards has more than a quarter of a million copies printed and is listed on The New York Times Bestseller List for six months. It shows that humor is a popular choice.
Nothing Like It In The World
By: Stephen E. Ambrose
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.
Roses Are Red
By: James Patterson
This thrilling thriller features Detective Alex Cross as he pursues the Mastermind, the most brilliant criminal he has ever encountered. Washington, D.C. has been stunned by a series crime sprees.
Shopgirl
By: Steve Martin
Steve Martin's Shopgirl is available in more than 340,000 print copies. It has been a bestseller on many lists, including the New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Asura Buster: Eternal Warriors
Daytona USA 2001
Breath of Fire IV
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Bob the Builder: Can We Fix It?
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.56
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.05
- General Electric GE: opens at $50.38
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $90.00
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 112.47 JPY
- 1 EUR = 100.75 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6071 GBP
- 1 EUR = 1.6426 AUD
- 1 EUR = 1.5059 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 15, 2000?
On December 15, 2000 several famous people were born including, Mishela Rapo.
Which famous people died on December 15, 2000?
Famous people died on December 15, 2000 include, Haris Brkic, Jacques Goddet, George Alcock.
What was the number one song in December 15, 2000?
The number one song in the week of December 15, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child in US and Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child in UK.
What were the top hits on December 15, 2000?
The top hits on December 15, 2000 were Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) by Mya, With Arms Wide Open by Creed in US and Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child, Can We Fix It by Bob The Builder, Never Had A Dream Come True by S Club 7 in UK.
