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January 16, 2000 was the 16th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is January 16, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, who was born and died on January 16, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Something in the Air) and books back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 16, 2000?
- January 16, 2000: What happened on that day?
- Who was born on January 16, 2000?
- January 16, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2000?
- What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2000?
- January 16, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 16, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- January 16, 2000: What was the lunar phase on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 16, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on January 16, 2000?
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What day of the week was January 16, 2000?
January 16, 2000 was a Sunday and it was the 15th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 16, 2000 can also be written as 1/16/2000 in the US and as 16/1/2000 in UK and Europe.
January 16, 2000: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 16, 2000:
- A truck transporting evaporated milk from Sacramento, California is driven into the State Capitol Building, killing its driver.
- Chilean presidential election 1999-2000: Ricardo Lagos, candidate of the Party for Democracy, is elected president of Chile in the second round.
January 16, 2000: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse the vintage magazine covers from January 16, 2000
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January 16, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
NBA
American Basketball- Cleveland Cavaliers - Sacramento Kings : 102 - 113
- Denver Nuggets - Phoenix Suns : 100 - 113
- Miami Heat - Vancouver Grizzlies : 94 - 83
NFL
American Football- Minnesota Vikings - St. Louis Rams : 37 - 49
- Tennessee Titans - Indianapolis Colts : 19 - 16
Serie A
Italian Football- Inter - Cagliari : 2 - 1
- Juventus - Perugia : 3 - 0
- Lecce - Parma : 0 - 0
- Piacenza - Torino : 0 - 2
- Reggina - Lazio : 0 - 0
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Club Brugge - Lokeren : 6 - 1
- Lierse - Aalst : 5 - 2
- Standard - Westerlo : 4 - 0
Who was born on January 16, 2000?
Famous people born on January 16, 2000:
- Joe Bellis
YouTube Star.
Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:
- Kate Moss
English model.
- Aaliyah
American singer, dancer, actress, and model.
- Sade Adu
Musician.
- Susan Sontag
American writer, essayist, and critic, who has won numerous awards.
January 16, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 23 years 10 months old,
or 286 months and 13 days old,
or 1245 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8718 days old,
if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 2000?
There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 16, 2000.
January 16, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people who died on January 16, 2000:
- John Morris Rankin
Canadian musical entertainer (Born 1959).
- Will «Dub» Jones
- Chean Vam (ឈាន វ៉ម)
What famous deaths happened on January 16th?
Famous deaths on January 16th:
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Carole LombardAmerican actress.
- Andrew Wyeth
American tempera and watercolor artist.
- Ike Quebec
American Tenor-Saxophone Player (Born 1918).
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John MortimerBritish screenwriter, barrister and author.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th
January 16, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16, 2000 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
January 16, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 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.
January 16, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 16, 2000:
- National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
- Teacher's Day in Thailand
January 16, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 16, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2000 was What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th.
January 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christina Aguilera - What A Girl Wants
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
- Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 2000 was I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th.
January 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- S Club 7 - Two In A Million / You're My Number One
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Alice Deejay - Back In My Life
January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2000 was Hot Boyz by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip, according to the R&B music chart for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th.
January 16, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
- Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
- Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
January 16, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 2000 was Te Quiero Mucho by Los Rieleros del Norte, according to the Latin music chart for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th.
January 16, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Jan 10th and Jan 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Rieleros del Norte - Te Quiero Mucho
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Ofrezco Un Corazon
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
January 16, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 16, 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
American Psycho
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Mary Harron
Starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage
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
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
January 16, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:
Something in the Air
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Olivier Assayas
Higher Ground
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Vera Farmiga
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
Release year: 1999
Casting Couch
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Christopher Clam
Anna and the King
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Andy Tennant
January 16, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 16, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Hunting Badger
By: Tony Hillerman
Three men rob the Ute nation's gambling casino and then vanish into the canyons at the Utah-Arizona border.
False Memory
By: Dean Koontz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. No one who loves Dean Koontz, or psychological suspense, will want to miss this remarkable novel about the human mind's ability to torture--and destroy itself.
When Pride Still Mattered
By: David Maraniss
David Maraniss's groundbreaking biography captures the life and times of Vince Lombardi, football's greatest player.
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets
By: J. K. Rowling
Jim Kay, an award-winning artist, illustrates year two of Harry Potter’s adventures at Hogwarts in stunning, gift-ready format. Harry Potter was so disgusted by the Dursleys that summer, he wanted to return to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The Art Of Happiness
By: the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
The Art of Happiness is a book that explores the topic of work, career and how to find the ultimate happiness at work.
Birth chart on this day
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January 16, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 16, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage
Digimon Adventure 02: Tag Tamers
American McGee's Alice
Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters
Chicken Run
January 16, 2000: What was the lunar phase on that day?
Lunar phase
The lunar phase on January 16, 2000 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:57 pm and setting at 03:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2000.
Who was the US President on January 16, 2000?
On January 16, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 2000?
On January 16, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 16, 2000?
On January 16, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 16th?
January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Manbij bombing: A suicide attack by ISIL in Manbij, Syria causes at least 19 deaths. Two U.S. soldiers, one Pentagon Civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. Three other Service members were also reported to have been wounded.
- 2018 - Aftermath of the Caracas helicopter accident: Yesterday's firefight between the Venezuelan Army and the Venezuelan Government resulted in Oscar Perez being killed. Perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
- 2017 - Syrian Civil War: Deir ez-Zor Offensive (January-February 2017: ISIL's third attack on the Syrian government's forces within the city of Deir ez-Zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. According to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 ISIL fighters.
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.
What was the calendar for January 2000?
January 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
