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US date format: 5/17/2000, UK date format: 17/5/2000
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 17, 2000).
The number one song in US was Maria, Maria by Santana. Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino was #1 song in the UK.
Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2000 while Harry Potter And The Sorcerer'S Stone by J. K. Rowling was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching How Much Do You Love Me?. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Colony Wars: Red Sun or Dimahoo.
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 Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 17, 2000 Events
What happened on May 17, 2000?
Historical Events
- 13 people were injured by a bomb at Glorietta Mall, Makati City Philippines.
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May 17, 2000 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 17, 2000?
101st Archbishop of Canterbury (Born...
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![Edward Hardwicke]()
English actor (Born 1932).
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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
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
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 17, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Santana - Maria, Maria
- Faith Hill - Breathe
- Sisqo - Thong Song
- Toni Braxton - He Wasn't Man Enough
- Macy Gray - I Try
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Oxide & Neutrino - Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty)
- Britney Spears - Oops!... I Did It Again
- Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby
- Fragma - Toca's Miracle
- The Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch
Top #5 R&B songs
- Toni Braxton - He Wasn't Man Enough
- Avant - Separated
- Carl Thomas - I Wish
- Santana Featuring The Product G&B - Maria Maria
- Joe - I Wanna Know
Top #5 Latin songs
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Enrique Iglesias - Solo Me Importas Tu [Be With You]
- Alejandro Fernandez - Quiereme
- Los Temerarios - Te Hice Mal
- Cristian - Volver A Amar
Sport Games on May 17, 2000
NBA
American Basketball- New York Knicks - Miami Heat : 81 - 87
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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How Much Do You Love Me?
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Bertrand Blier
Gossip
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Talk to Me
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Bruiser
Release year: 2000
Directed by: George A. Romero
Max Steel
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stewart Hendler
How old am I?
If May 17, 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 May 2000?
- LIFE: Premature Baby
- Time: Credit: Joe Lertola & Dr. Jeremy Burgess/SPL-PhotoResearchers Inc.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9741
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.540
- Wired: Wired - May, 2000
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Harry Potter And The Sorcerer'S Stone
By: J. K. Rowling
Jim Kay, an award-winning illustrator, has fully illustrated the beloved Harry Potter book 1. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books will now be available in lavishly illustrated, full-color editions.
The Heir
By: Johanna Lindsey
Johanna Lindsey's many wonderful gifts, including her fiery characters, her captivating stories, and her clever blending of Passion and wit, are all on full display.
He Shall Thunder In The Sky
By: Elizabeth Peters
"Passion amongst the pyramids. Forged antiquities. A country at war. A camel in a garden. Lawrence of Arabia's cameo.
Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson
The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.
Back Roads
By: Tawni O'Dell
"One day, you're the guy who is happy that he survived high school and got that piece of paper. And you think you might apply for a job at
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Colony Wars: Red Sun
Dimahoo
Dokapon Millennium Quest
Hitman
Animorphs
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $103.62
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.87
- General Electric GE: opens at $53.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 JPY = 0.61 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.58 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 17, 2000?
On May 17, 2000 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is May 17, 2000?
On May 17, 2000 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 17, 2000?
On May 17, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 2000?
On May 17, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 2000?
On May 17, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 17, 2000?
Famous people died on May 17, 2000 include, Donald Coggan.
What was the number one song in May 17, 2000?
The number one song in the week of May 17, 2000 was Maria, Maria by Santana in US and Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino in UK.
What were the top hits on May 17, 2000?
The top hits on May 17, 2000 were Maria, Maria by Santana, Breathe by Faith Hill, Thong Song by Sisqo in US and Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino, Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears, Don't Call Me Baby by Madison Avenue in UK.
