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Get your FREE Moon ReadingWednesday December 20, 2000
US date format: 12/20/2000, UK date format: 20/12/2000
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 20, 2000).
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 Winter'S Heart by Robert Jordan 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 Aqua GT or Destruction Derby Raw.
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 | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 20, 2000 Events
What happened on December 20, 2000?
Historical Events
- Mirusuvil massacre: eight Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, including children,{{cite web |url=
- Mirusuvil massacre: Eight Sri Lankan Tamil refugees were killed, including children, by soldiers from Sri Lankan Army. They are buried in a large grave.
See also
What happened on December 20 in history? Find out the list of December 20th major events
What was 2000 famous for? Discover everything about 2000
December 20, 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 20, 2000 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 20, 2000?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
December 20th marks the 354th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2000.
There are 11 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
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
What was the number one song on December 20, 2000? Which were the top hits on December 20, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
- Dream - He Loves U Not
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part 1
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- Bob The Builder - Can We Fix It
- S Club 7 - Two In A Million / You're My Number One
Top #5 R&B songs
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- 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
Top #5 Latin songs
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Son By Four - Cuando Seas Mia
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
Sport Games on December 20, 2000
NBA
American Basketball- Cleveland Cavaliers - San Antonio Spurs : 77 - 94
- Detroit Pistons - Denver Nuggets : 106 - 108
- Miami Heat - Charlotte Hornets : 56 - 65
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Clippers : 96 - 103
- New Jersey Nets - Boston Celtics : 86 - 99
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Anderlecht - St Truiden : 3 - 2
- Antwerp - Westerlo : 1 - 3
- Charleroi - Beveren : 5 - 0
- Genk - Mechelen : 3 - 1
- Germinal - Mouscron : 4 - 1
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Unterhaching - Werder Bremen : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Ath Bilbao - Valencia : 1 - 1
- Barcelona - Alaves : 3 - 2
- La Coruna - Oviedo : 3 - 0
- Las Palmas - Osasuna : 3 - 2
- Malaga - Sociedad : 3 - 0
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: U.S. voting system features Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as background.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9772
- 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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Winter'S Heart
By: Robert Jordan
Millions of Robert Jordan lovers will be thrilled to see the release of the ninth volume in the amazing series The Wheel of Time.
Maestro
By: Bob Woodward
Each Tuesday, Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve, convenes a small group to determine the short-term interest rates that will affect the American and global economies.
The O'Reilly Factor
By: Bill O'Reilly
An uncompromising and hard-hitting broadside from The O'Reilly Factor's anchorman on Fox News Channel's Fox News Channel. It covers what's good and bad about America, as well as what's totally ridiculous (most of everything else).
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.
Dr. Death
By: Jonathan Kellerman
Who was the killer? Jonathan Kellerman is a perennial bestseller and the premier owner of the psychological thriller. In his new novel, he gives homicide a fresh and timely twist.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Aqua GT
Destruction Derby Raw
Championship Surfer
Dirt Track Racing:Sprint Cars (DTRSC)
ATV Quad Power Racing
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.25
- Apple AAPL: opens at $13.78
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $42.81
- General Electric GE: opens at $48.56
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $85.87
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 112.71 JPY
- 1 EUR = 102.64 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6207 GBP
- 1 EUR = 1.6426 AUD
- 1 EUR = 1.5219 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 20, 2000?
On December 20, 2000 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is December 20, 2000?
On December 20, 2000 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 20, 2000?
On December 20, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2000?
On December 20, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 2000?
On December 20, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
What was the number one song in December 20, 2000?
The number one song in the week of December 20, 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 20, 2000?
The top hits on December 20, 2000 were Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy, Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) by Mya in US and Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child, I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife, Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta by Artful Dodger featuring Craig David in UK.
