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US date format: 10/26/2000, UK date format: 26/10/2000
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Scorpio (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 26, 2000).
Famous birthdays on this day include Ellery Sprayberry and Denise Pipitone.
The number one song in US was Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera. Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife was #1 song in the UK.
Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2000 while The Bear And The Dragon by Tom Clancy 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 The Bouncer or Animorphs: Know the Secret.
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 | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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October 26, 2000 Events
What happened on October 26, 2000?
Historical Events
- Sony Computer Entertainment launches the Sony PlayStation 2 in America. It can play PlayStation games and supports DVD-ROM and DVD-Video as well as CD-ROM and Dolby Digital media. The price is approximately US$300. The first week sales: 681 855.
- Authorities in Pakistan announce that they have discovered an ancient mummy belonging to a Persian princess in Balochistan. The mummy was claimed by Iran, Pakistan, and Taliban until Pakistan declared it a modern-day fake in April 2001.
- North America's PlayStation 2 gets 27 launch titles.
- Bringing Out the Dead is the final film released by a major studio on LaserDisc.
See also
What happened on October 26 in history? Find out the list of October 26th major events
What was 2000 famous for? Discover everything about 2000
October 26, 2000 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on October 26, 2000?
![Ellery Sprayberry]()
American actress
YouTube Star
TV Actor
Soap Opera Actress
Other October 26th famous birthdays
![Hillary Clinton]()
American attorney and First Lady of the U.S. as the wife of President Bill Clinton. The daughter and first-born child of a textile company owner, she was raised in an advantaged environment with a good education. From the time she was president of her high school class, she brought home honors. Socially conscious, she was always a shrewd and capable …
French politician whose career spanned half a century and culminated in the presidency of France when he replaced Valery Giscard de’Estaing in May 1981. Mitterrand’s election marked the first time in the 23-year history of the Fifth Republic that a Socialist Premier had won power from the center-right coalition.
New Zealander musician and noted spouse, his wife is actress Nicole Kidman. They married on June 25, 2006 in Sydney, Australia after meeting in January 2005. Urban checked into rehab on October 19, 2006. He has battled addiction in the past and said his song "You're Not My God," from his 2002 album Golden Road, is about his battle with …
![Seth MacFarlane]()
American animator
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October 26, 2000 Famous Deaths
Who died on October 26, 2000?
Other October 26th famous deaths
French general who fought in World War II, the First Indochina War, the Algerian War and the Suez crisis.
![Alma Cogan]()
English singer (Born 1932).
American fantasy artist (Born 1958).
![Tutta Rolf]()
Norwegian-Swedish film and theatre actress and singer.
October 26, 2000 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Scorpio
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
October 26, 2000 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was October 26, 2000?
The day of the week was Thursday.
October 26th marks the 299th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2000.
There are 66 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
Battle Royale
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Starring: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarô Yamamoto, Takeshi Kitano
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on October 26, 2000? Which were the top hits on October 26, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Christina Aguilera - Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)
- Madonna - Music
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
- 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite
- Pink - Most Girls
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Mariah Carey & Westlife - Against All Odds
- All Saints - Black Coffee
- The Architechs featuring Nana - Body Groove
- Zombie Nation - Kernkraft 400
- Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Remixes)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Erykah Badu - Bag Lady
- Profyle - Liar
- Mystikal - Shake Ya Ass
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- Ja Rule Featuring Christina Milian - Between Me And You
Top #5 Latin songs
- Oscar De La Hoya - Ven A Mi [Run To Me]
- Ricky Martin - She Bangs
- Christina Aguilera - Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tu) [Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)]
- Luis Miguel - La Bikina
- Ricardo Arjona - Cuando
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 October 2000?
- Time: Damaged destroyer U.S.S Cole following the October 12 terrorist bombing attack in Yemen; Palestinia
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9763
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.565
- Wired: Wired - October, 2000
- RollingStone: Jacob Dylan
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Bear And The Dragon
By: Tom Clancy
President Jack Ryan is facing a crisis like none he's ever faced in Tom Clancy’s remarkable #1 New York Times bestseller. Ryan sent his most trusted eyes and ears to Moscow--including John Clark, antiterrorism specialist--because he fears that the worst …
I Love You, Ronnie
By: Nancy Reagan
Whatever was happening in his life, no matter where he was - whether he was traveling to make movies at the White House or just across the room - Ronald Reagan wrote letters.
Flags Of Our Fathers
By: James Bradley with Ron Powers
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TRUE STORY BEHIND IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPH, THAT HAS COME OUT TO SYMBOLIZE COURAGE and INDOMITABLE WILL OF AMERICAIn February 1945 American Marines plunged into Iwo Jima's surf--and into American history.
On Writing
By: Stephen King
Entertainment Weekly declared, "Long Live the King," upon the publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. This superb volume is a memoir and master class from one of the most bestselling authors ever.
Drowning Ruth
By: Christina Schwarz
"POWERFUL . . . SUSPENSEFUL . . RICHLY TEXTURED . . [A] CHILLING PRECOCIOUSLY GOOD START to A BRIGHT, NEW NOVELIST’S CAREER."-The New York Times. "A] gripping psychological thriller
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Bouncer
Animorphs: Know the Secret
Dimahoo
Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary
Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.19
- Apple AAPL: opens at $18.81
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $61.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $53.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.00
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 108.34 JPY
- 1 EUR = 89.81 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.5779 GBP
- 1 EUR = 1.5089 CHF
- 1 JPY = 0.64 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 26, 2000?
On October 26, 2000 several famous people were born including, Ellery Sprayberry, Denise Pipitone, Macarena García Romero.
Which famous people died on October 26, 2000?
Famous people died on October 26, 2000 include, Jesús Puente.
What was the number one song in October 26, 2000?
The number one song in the week of October 26, 2000 was Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera in US and Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife in UK.
What were the top hits on October 26, 2000?
The top hits on October 26, 2000 were Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) by Christina Aguilera, Music by Madonna, With Arms Wide Open by Creed in US and Against All Odds by Mariah Carey & Westlife, Black Coffee by All Saints, Body Groove by The Architechs featuring Nana in UK.
