What happened on Friday June 23, 2000?

Here's what happened on June 23, 2000:

• Palace Backpackers Hostel Fire Tragedy A devastating fire broke out at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Childers, Queensland, Australia, resulting in the tragic loss of 15 lives. The incident shocked the local community and highlighted critical fire safety concerns in backpacker accommodations. Investigations later revealed the fire was deliberately set, making it not just a tragic accident but a criminal act of arson.
• MV Treasure Maritime Disaster The bulk ore carrier MV Treasure sank off the western coast of South Africa, causing significant environmental damage. The shipwreck resulted in the contamination of approximately 19,000 penguins, creating an urgent ecological crisis. Extensive wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts were immediately launched to mitigate the environmental impact of the maritime accident.

Events in 2000

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 2000

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 2000

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

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $53.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $79.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $48.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $113.50

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.63 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.58 CHF

June 23, 2000 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2000 can also be written as 6/23/2000 in the US and as 23/6/2000 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2000 in June 2000 calendar

Famous people died on June 23, 2000:

• Philippe Chatrier
• Peter Dubovský
• Jerónimo José Podestá

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2000 was Be With You by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Enrique Iglesias - Be With You
2. Aaliyah - Try Again
3. Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want
4. Eminem - The Real Slim Shady
5. Faith Hill - Breathe

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 2000 was It Feels So Good by Sonique, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Sonique - It Feels So Good
2. S Club 7 - Reach
3. Black Legend - You See The Trouble With Me
4. York - On The Beach
5. Bon Jovi - It's My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2000 was I Wish by Carl Thomas, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Carl Thomas - I Wish
2. Donell Jones - Where I Wanna Be
3. Avant - Separated
4. Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
5. Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 16, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 2000

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Someone born on June 23, 2000 is:

24 years 10 months old,

or 298 months

or 1295 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9070 days old,

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

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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