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US date format: 1/31/2000, UK date format: 31/1/2000
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 31, 2000).
The number one song in US was I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden. Rise by Gabrielle was #1 song in the UK.
Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2000 while The Art Of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Belonging. If you liked videogames you were probably playing F1 Racing Championship or Era Online.
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 Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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January 31, 2000 Events
What happened on January 31, 2000?
Historical Events
- Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashes: An MD-83 with horizontal stabilizer problems crashes in the Pacific Ocean off Point Mugu, California killing all 88 passengers.
- Dr. Harold Shipman was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of at least 15 patients of his 365 victims.
- Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashes into the Pacific Ocean off the California coast.
See also
What happened on January 31 in history? Find out the list of January 31st major events
What was 2000 famous for? Discover everything about 2000
January 31, 2000 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 31, 2000?
Latvian-American author and illustrator (d. 2000).
Other January 31st famous deaths
French writer (Executioner), dies at 81.
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AAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator, noted for poking fun at Texan culture, politicians and those who had grown "too big...
Comedian (My Brother Was an Only Child, Jack Paar Show).
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Actress (Kismet, I Remember Mama), dies at 65.
January 31, 2000 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
January 31, 2000 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 31, 2000?
The day of the week was Monday.
January 31st marks the 30th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2000.
There are 335 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
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
The Beach
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Starring: Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Helene De Fougerolles
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 31, 2000? Which were the top hits on January 31, 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
- Christina Aguilera - What A Girl Wants
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Montell Jordan - Get It On.. Tonite
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Gabrielle - Rise
- Britney Spears - Born To Make You Happy
- All Saints - Pure Shores
- Sash! - Adelante
- REM - The Great Beyond
Top #5 R&B songs
- Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
- D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricardo Arjona - Desnuda
- Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca
- Grupo Mania - Bajo La Lluvia
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Que Alguien Me Diga
- Los Angeles Azules - El Liston De Tu Pelo
Sport Games on January 31, 2000
NBA
American Basketball- Detroit Pistons - Miami Heat : 82 - 104
- Milwaukee Bucks - Vancouver Grizzlies : 92 - 87
- Philadelphia 76ers - Denver Nuggets : 80 - 83
- Phoenix Suns - Orlando Magic : 117 - 113
- Sacramento Kings - Minnesota Timberwolves : 90 - 105
Ethniki Katigoria
Football (Greece)- Kalamata - AEK : 1 - 1
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Setubal - Sp Lisbon : 1 - 2
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Belonging
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Christopher Menaul
Something in the Air
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Olivier Assayas
Higher Ground
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Vera Farmiga
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
Release year: 1999
Casting Couch
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Christopher Clam
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2000?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Bush, Gore, McCain & Bradley -- Jan. 31, 2000
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9726
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.522523
- Wired: Wired - January, 2000
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Art Of Happiness
By: the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
The Art of Happiness is a book that explores the topic of work, career and how to find the ultimate happiness at work.
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
By: J. K. Rowling
This is the third book in Harry Potter's bestselling series. It features stunning full-color illustrations by Jim Kay, an award-winning artist! Sirius Black was a notorious prisoner in Azkaban's dreadful fortress. He was held there for twelve long years.
Sick Puppy
By: Carl Hiaasen
Twilly Spree, an independent wealthy eco-terrorist, teaches a flagrant litterbug the lesson and leaves the Range Rover covered in hungry dung beetles. The real Hiaasen-style adventure begins when he realizes that the litterer is a powerful Florida political fixer.
The Legend Of Luke
By: Brian Jacques
Brian Jacques, storyteller of the epic Redwall epic, takes us back to the time before Redwall. He reveals with dramatic poignancy the legend about Luke, the father of Martin.
Monster
By: Jonathan Kellerman
Alex Delaware is back! He's back in Alex Delaware's new novel Monster by Jonathan Kellerman, an ingenious and riveting novel.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
F1 Racing Championship
Era Online
Doug's Big Game
Evil Islands: Curse of the Lost Soul
X-Men: Mutant Academy
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $101.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $97.62
- General Electric GE: opens at $134.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $111.37
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 31, 2000?
On January 31, 2000 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is January 31, 2000?
On January 31, 2000 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 31, 2000?
On January 31, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2000?
On January 31, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 31, 2000?
On January 31, 2000 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 31, 2000?
Famous people died on January 31, 2000 include, Gil Kane, Gil Kane.
What was the number one song in January 31, 2000?
The number one song in the week of January 31, 2000 was I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden in US and Rise by Gabrielle in UK.
What were the top hits on January 31, 2000?
The top hits on January 31, 2000 were I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden, What A Girl Wants by Christina Aguilera, Smooth by Santana in US and Rise by Gabrielle, Born To Make You Happy by Britney Spears, Pure Shores by All Saints in UK.
