What happened on Saturday December 23, 2000?

About December 23rd, 2000, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Russian government officially acknowledges the unjustifiable arrest and murder of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who was a heroic humanitarian who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. This admission comes 55 years after the original incident, representing a significant moment of historical accountability.
  • Day of the week: December 23rd, 2000 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child
  • #1 UK song: Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child
  • Popular movie: Magnolia directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

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December 23, 2000: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 2000:

  • Russian Admission of Raoul Wallenberg's Murder The Russian government officially acknowledges the unjustifiable arrest and murder of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who was a heroic humanitarian who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. This admission comes 55 years after the original incident, representing a significant moment of historical accountability.
  • Victor Borge: Passing of a Comedy Legend Victor Borge, the renowned Danish-American comedian, pianist, and conductor known for his comedic musical performances, passed away at age 91. He was famous for his unique blend of musical talent and humor, often referred to as the 'Comedian of the Piano'.
  • Noor Jehan: Iconic Pakistani Performer Noor Jehan, a celebrated Pakistani actress and singer who significantly influenced South Asian entertainment, passed away. She was known for her remarkable voice and contributions to both film and music industries.
  • Women's Cricket World Cup Thriller In a nail-biting finish, New Zealand defeats Australia by a narrow margin of 4 runs in the Women's Cricket World Cup, showcasing the intense competition and skill in women's international cricket.

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December 23, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 23, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 23, 2000:

  • 1 GBP = 2.2411 CAD
  • 1 AUD = 0.9154 CHF

December 23, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Milwaukee Bucks : 99 - 104
  • Chicago Bulls - Detroit Pistons : 93 - 106
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic : 92 - 111
  • Denver Nuggets - Phoenix Suns : 93 - 102
  • Golden State Warriors - Houston Rockets : 95 - 87

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Seattle Seahawks : 42 - 23
  • Jacksonville Jaguars - New York Giants : 25 - 28
  • San Francisco 49ers - Denver Broncos : 9 - 38

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Inter : 0 - 1
  • Brescia - Lecce : 2 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Verona : 2 - 0
  • Milan - Perugia : 1 - 2
  • Napoli - Parma : 2 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - QPR : 0 - 0
  • Burnley - Bolton : 0 - 2
  • Crewe - Fulham : 1 - 2
  • Inverness C - Clyde : 2 - 2
  • Norwich - Barnsley : 0 - 0
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What day of the week was December 23, 2000?


December 23, 2000 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 2000 can also be written as 12/23/2000 in the US and as 23/12/2000 in UK and Europe.

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December 23, 2000: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 2000:

  • Victor Borge
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    Victor Borge was a renowned Danish-American comedian, pianist, and entertainer who revolutionized musical comedy through his unique blend of...

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    Pioneering American actor and entertainer known for his work as a little person in film and television, who founded the advocacy...

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December 23, 2000: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 23, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

  1. - Independent Women Part I youtube
  2. - It Wasn't Me youtube
  3. - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) youtube
  4. - With Arms Wide Open youtube
  5. - He Loves U Not youtube

December 23, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2000 was Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

  1. - Independent Women Part 1 youtube
  2. - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun youtube
  3. - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta youtube
  4. - Can We Fix It youtube
  5. - Two In A Million / You're My Number One youtube

December 23, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

  1. - Independent Women Part I youtube
  2. - Ms. Jackson youtube
  3. - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
  4. - I Wish
  5. - My First Love
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December 23, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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December 23, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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December 23, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 2000 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 03:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2001.

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How old is someone born on December 23, 2000?


Someone born on December 23, 2000 is:

24 years and 22 days old,

or 288 months and 22 days old,

or 1255 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8788 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2000?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2000?

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