What happened on Wednesday October 18, 2000?

Here's what happened on October 18, 2000:

• Hatfield Rail Accident On October 18, 2000, a catastrophic rail accident occurred near Hatfield, United Kingdom, when a section of rail track fractured as a passenger train was passing. The structural failure led to a devastating train crash that resulted in four fatalities and injured approximately 70 passengers. This incident highlighted significant safety concerns in the British railway infrastructure and prompted extensive investigations into rail maintenance and track integrity.
• Zack de la Rocha Leaves Rage Against the Machine On October 18, 2000, Zack de la Rocha, the lead vocalist of the influential politically charged rock band Rage Against the Machine, announced his departure from the group. This unexpected announcement marked the end of a significant era for the band, known for their powerful music and activist messaging. De la Rocha's exit would lead to the band's initial dissolution before their later reunions.

Events in 2000

October 18, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 2000

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 2000

October 18, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $53.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.75

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2000:

• 1 USD = 107.67 JPY
• 1 EUR = 90.24 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.5807 GBP
• 1 EUR = 1.4993 CHF
• 1 JPY = 0.64 GBP

October 18, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Espanol - Sociedad : 1 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Fulham - Crystal Palace : 3 - 1
• Wimbledon - Blackburn : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Hartlepool : 4 - 2

October 18, 2000 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2000 can also be written as 10/18/2000 in the US and as 18/10/2000 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2000 in October 2000 calendar

Famous people died on October 18, 2000:

• Gwen Verdon

  Legendary Broadway dancer and choreographer who overcame childhood physical challenges to become a Tony Award-winning performer.

• Julie London

  Renowned American actress and jazz singer known for her sultry voice and hit song "Cry Me a River".

• Sidney Salkow

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on October 18th

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2000 was Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Christina Aguilera - Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)
2. Madonna - Music
3. Creed - With Arms Wide Open
4. 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
5. Pink - Most Girls

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 2000 was Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Mariah Carey & Westlife - Against All Odds
2. All Saints - Black Coffee
3. The Architechs featuring Nana - Body Groove
4. Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400
5. Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Remixes)

October 18, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2000 was Bag Lady by Erykah Badu, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

1. Erykah Badu - Bag Lady
2. Profyle - Liar
3. Mystikal - Shake Ya Ass
4. Sisqo - Incomplete
5. Ja Rule Featuring Christina Milian - Between Me And You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 2000 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 2000

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Someone born on October 18, 2000 is:

24 years 6 months old,

or 294 months and 5 days old,

or 1279 weeks

or 8953 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2000?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2000.

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