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February 17, 2000 was the 48th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 17, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 17, 2000, who was born and died on February 17, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. Thank God I Found You by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 17, 2000?
- February 17, 2000: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- February 17, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
- February 17, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 17, 2000?
- February 17, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 17, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 17, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 17, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on February 17, 2000?
What day of the week was February 17, 2000?
February 17, 2000 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 2000 can also be written as 2/17/2000 in the US and as 17/2/2000 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 2000: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 2000:
- Microsoft announces windows 2000 in san francisco, california. in the first two months, 1.5 million copies were sold.
February 17, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 17, 2000:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $115.19
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $98.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $134.88
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.50
Exchange Rates on February 17, 2000:
- 1 JPY = 0.56 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.47 CHF
February 17, 2000: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Denver Nuggets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 101 - 119
- Detroit Pistons - Dallas Mavericks : 97 - 106
- Indiana Pacers - Milwaukee Bucks : 92 - 90
- Miami Heat - Chicago Bulls : 76 - 83
- Sacramento Kings - Utah Jazz : 108 - 119
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Guingamp - Toulouse : 2 - 0
February 17, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 2000 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 17, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 2000 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:21 pm and setting at 06:10 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 2000.
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Who was born on February 17, 2000?
Famous people born on February 17, 2000:
- Aidan Alexander
Youtube star.
- Omar Dieng
- Paola Santiago
- Dru Yearwood
Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Paris Hilton]()
Paris HiltonAmerican actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
![Brenda Fricker]()
Brenda FrickerAn Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.
![Michael Jordan]()
Michael JordanAmerican basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
![Michael Bay]()
Michael BayMichael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
![Raffi Ahmad]()
Raffi AhmadRaffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
![Joseph Gordon-Levitt]()
Joseph Gordon-LevittAmerican actor.
![Rene Russo]()
Rene RussoRene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
![Denise Richards]()
Denise RichardsDenise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
![Chord Overstreet]()
Chord OverstreetChord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.
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February 17, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 2 months old,
or 290 months and 6 days old,
or 1261 weeks and 5 days old,
or 8832 days old,
if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 2000?
There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 2000.
February 17, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 2000:
- Giovanni Alamia
- Aldo Drosina
- Miles White
- 'Iffat al-Thunayan
- Selina Chönz
What famous deaths happened on February 17th?
Famous deaths on February 17th:
![Kathryn Grayson]()
Kathryn GraysonAmerican actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
![Donald Wolfit]()
Donald WolfitBritish distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
![Richard Briers]()
Richard BriersBritish supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
![Dorothy Gibson]()
Dorothy GibsonAmerican singer and actress (d. 1946).
![Nita Naldi]()
Nita NaldiActress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
![Erik Rhodes]()
Erik RhodesAmerican porn actor (d. 2012).
![Verree Teasdale]()
Verree TeasdaleActress (skyscraper souls).
![Paul Stewart]()
Paul StewartActor (opening night in cold blood, window).
- Molière Jourdain
French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.
- Yaacov Agnon
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.
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February 17, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 17, 2000:
- Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
- Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.
Observances on February 17, 2000:
- Global Tourism Resilience Day
Saints celebrated on February 17, 2000:
- Saint Evermodus
- Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
- Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
- Saint Silvinus
February 17, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 2000 was Thank God I Found You by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 17, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - Thank God I Found You
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
- Christina Aguilera - What A Girl Wants
- Montell Jordan - Get It On.. Tonite
- Santana - Smooth
February 17, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 2000 was Rise by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 17, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gabrielle - Rise
- Britney Spears - Born To Make You Happy
- All Saints - Pure Shores
- Sash! - Adelante
- REM - The Great Beyond
February 17, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 2000 was Get It On Tonite by Montell Jordan, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 17, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
- Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees - Thank God I Found You
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
February 17, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 2000 was Desnuda by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.
February 17, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 17, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricardo Arjona - Desnuda
- Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Que Alguien Me Diga
- Marco Antonio Solis - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
February 17, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 17, 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
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
The Beach
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Starring: Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Helene De Fougerolles
Country: United States of America
February 17, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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:
Max Steel
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stewart Hendler
Belonging
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Christopher Menaul
Something in the Air
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Olivier Assayas
Higher Ground
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Vera Farmiga
Anna and the King
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Andy Tennant
February 17, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 17, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Greatest Generation
By: Tom Brokaw
This is the instant bestseller and instant classic that has changed how we see World War II. It was written by the beloved journalist, whose iconic career lasted over fifty years.
Gap Creek
By: Robert Morgan
New York Times Bestseller and Oprah's Book Club PickYoung Julie Harmon is "hard as a man," they claim. At times, she doesn't know if she can stop.
The Cat Who Robbed A Bank
By: Lilian Jackson Braun
Qwilleran and his Siamese detective partner in this latest installment of the Cat Who... mystery series. They set out to solve a murderer using their wits.
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 Prisoner Of Azkaban
By: J. K. Rowling
This is the third book in Harry Potter's bestselling series. It features stunning full-color illustrations by Jim Kay, an award-winning artist! Sirius Black was a notorious prisoner in Azkaban's dreadful fortress. He was held there for twelve long years.
February 17, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 17, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bloody Roar 3
Carmageddon TDR 2000
Bomberman Land
Destruction Derby Raw
Digimon World 2
Who was the US President on February 17, 2000?
On February 17, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 2000?
On February 17, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 17, 2000?
On February 17, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 17th?
February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:
- 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
- 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
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 February 2000?
February 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
