What happened on Wednesday February 23, 2000?

Here's what happened on February 23, 2000:

• NATO Seeks Additional Troops for Kosovo Stabilization NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Wesley K. Clark requested the immediate deployment of 1,800 additional troops to Kosovo to maintain order. The request came amid ongoing tensions between ethnic Albanians and Serbian nationalists following the conflict that began in June 1999.
• U.S. State Department Criticizes Human Rights Practices The U.S. State Department's annual human rights report delivered sharp criticism of China, noting a significant deterioration in human rights conditions. The report also raised concerns about human rights issues in Russia, reflecting the ongoing geopolitical tensions of the era.
• Sir Stanley Matthews, Football Legend, Dies Sir Stanley Matthews, considered one of the greatest and most influential footballers in English history, passed away. Known for his exceptional dribbling skills and sportsmanship, he was the first footballer to be knighted while still playing.
• China-EU Trade Negotiations Stall Negotiations between China and the European Union regarding China's World Trade Organization (WTO) membership application broke down without reaching a consensus. This setback highlighted the complex diplomatic and economic challenges in international trade relations.
• Death of Ofra Haza, Renowned Israeli Singer Ofra Haza, a celebrated Israeli singer known for her powerful voice and fusion of traditional Yemenite Jewish music with contemporary pop, passed away. She was a significant cultural icon who helped popularize Israeli music internationally.

Events in 2000

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

Magazines from Feb. 23, 2000

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 2000

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

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $113.23
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $130.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.50

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.56 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.44 CHF

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Sacramento Kings : 100 - 94
• Golden State Warriors - Milwaukee Bucks : 91 - 86
• Indiana Pacers - Detroit Pistons : 118 - 111
• Los Angeles Clippers - Philadelphia 76ers : 78 - 94
• Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers : 116 - 98

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Dundee - Aberdeen : 1 - 3

February 23, 2000 was a Wednesday and it was the 54th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2000 can also be written as 2/23/2000 in the US and as 23/2/2000 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 2000 in February 2000 calendar

Famous people died on February 23, 2000:

• Stanley Matthews

  Stanley Matthews was a pioneering English footballer widely considered one of the greatest players of his generation.

• Ofra Haza

  Renowned Israeli singer and actress known for blending Yemenite Jewish music with pop and world music, achieving international recognition.

• Angelo Galli
• Terenzio Zardini

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on February 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 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 23, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 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 23rd is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 2000 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:04 pm and setting at 09:33 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 23, 2000

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Someone born on February 23, 2000 is:

25 years 2 months old,

or 302 months

or 1313 weeks

or 9191 days old,

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

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 23, 2000.

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