What happened on Tuesday February 22, 2000?

Here's what happened on February 22, 2000:

• Iranian Parliamentary Elections Reformist candidates achieved a significant political victory in Iran, securing a near-total sweep of the Tehran district in the February parliamentary elections. This result signaled a substantial shift in Iran's political landscape, with reformists gaining firm control of the parliament.
• Afghan Plane Hijacking Incident A dramatic hijacking occurred involving a Boeing 727 with 186 passengers, which made an erratic flight through Russia and Central Asia. The hijackers demanded the release of opposition leader Ismail Khan. After a tense journey, the hijackers ultimately released the hostages and landed the plane at Stansted Airport in England. Notably, approximately half of the passengers, including the hijackers themselves, requested asylum in Britain.
• Taiwan Seeks U.S. Military Support Taiwan formally requested advanced defensive weapons from the United States, explicitly citing the need to counter China's growing military capabilities. This request underscored the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
• NATO Troop Deployment in Kosovo NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Wesley K. Clark urgently requested the immediate deployment of an additional 1,800 troops to maintain order in Kosovo, reflecting the ongoing peacekeeping challenges in the region.
• U.S. State Department Human Rights Report The U.S. State Department released its annual human rights report, delivering sharp criticism of China and Russia. The report particularly emphasized China's marked deterioration in human rights standards.
• Federal Reserve Interest Rate Adjustment The Federal Reserve made a strategic decision to raise two key interest rates, signaling potential economic adjustments and monetary policy shifts in the United States.
• Assassination of Yugoslav Defense Minister Pavle Bulatovic, the Yugoslav Defense Minister, was assassinated by unidentified gunmen, adding to the political instability in the region during this tumultuous period.
• China-EU Trade Negotiations Stall Trade negotiations between China and the European Union broke down, with no agreement reached regarding China's bid to enter the World Trade Organization, highlighting complex international trade dynamics.
• Widespread Web Site Cyber Attacks A series of coordinated cyber attacks targeted multiple websites, highlighting growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the early internet era of February 2000.
• Diplomatic Expulsion of Cuban Diplomat The United States expelled Cuban diplomat José Imperatori, who provocatively surrendered his diplomatic immunity and challenged officials to arrest him to prove his innocence.
• U.S. Productivity Growth The United States continued to experience robust productivity growth, reflecting the strong economic performance and technological advancements of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Events in 2000

February 22, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 2000

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 2000

February 22, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $110.12
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $95.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $126.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.00

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.56 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.44 CHF

February 22, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Denver Nuggets - Phoenix Suns : 67 - 86
• Golden State Warriors - Minnesota Timberwolves : 89 - 112
• Houston Rockets - Charlotte Hornets : 97 - 102
• Los Angeles Lakers - New Jersey Nets : 97 - 89
• Milwaukee Bucks - Washington Wizards : 101 - 126

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bolton - Portsmouth : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bury - Cambridge : 0 - 2
• Cardiff - Bristol City : 0 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Lincoln - Plymouth : 3 - 0
• Peterboro - Hull : 2 - 1

February 22, 2000 was a Tuesday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2000 can also be written as 2/22/2000 in the US and as 22/2/2000 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 2000 in February 2000 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 2000:

• Abdoulaye Ousmane
• Marc Aguado
• José Barreto
• Didier Bionaz
• Rubén Del Campo
• Nikolas Nartey
• Rodney Redes
• Daniel Rojas

Famous people born in 2000

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 2000:

• Fernando Buesa

  Spanish politician and public figure who was assassinated by ETA terrorist group in 2000, known for his political work in the Basque region.

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2000 was I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
2. Mariah Carey - Thank God I Found You
3. Lonestar - Amazed
4. Christina Aguilera - What A Girl Wants
5. Faith Hill - Breathe

February 22, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 2000 was Rise by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Gabrielle - Rise
2. Britney Spears - Born To Make You Happy
3. All Saints - Pure Shores
4. Sash! - Adelante
5. REM - The Great Beyond

February 22, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2000 was Thank God I Found You by Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.

1. Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees - Thank God I Found You
2. Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
4. D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
5. Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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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 22, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 2000 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:04 pm and setting at 09:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 2000

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Someone born on February 22, 2000 is:

25 years 2 months old,

or 302 months and 1 day old,

or 1313 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9192 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2000?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2000.

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