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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in August 2000.
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 on August 2000: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of August 2000?


Events

  • 03 Aug 2000 After more than 100 people besieged the house of a block allegedly housing a paedophile, riots broke out on the Paulsgrove estate, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. This is the latest act of vigilante violence against suspected sexual offenders since the anti-paedophile campaign of the tabloid newspaper "News of the World" began.
  • 08 Aug 2000 Unidentified ship dumps oil along the South Florida coast, creating an oil-slick that covers 24km of beaches.
  • 12 Aug 2000 During a military exercise, the Russian Navy's Oscar class submarine K-141 Kursk explodes and sinks into the Barents Sea.
  • 14 Aug 2000 Up to August 17, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles nominated U.S. Vice-President Al Gore as President and Senator Joe Lieberman as Vice President.
  • 18 Aug 2000 Federal jury convicts the US EPA of discriminating against Dr. Marsha Cole-Adebayo under the Civil Rights Act of 64, which later inspired the passage of the No FEAR Act.
  • 27 Aug 2000 Three people are killed when the Ostankino Tower, Moscow, is set on fire at 540 metres (1,772 feet) tall.
  • 28 Aug 2000 On August 28, religious and spiritual leaders from the various faith traditions of the world gathered in New York to discuss ways to build a partnership with the United Nations. Religious Summit UN Millennium Peace Summit

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in August 2000?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - It's Gonna Be Me
  2. - Incomplete
  3. - Doesn't Really Matteryoutube
  4. - Bentyoutube
  5. - Jumpin' Jumpin'

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - 7 Days
  2. - Musicyoutube
  3. - Rock DJ
  4. - Lady (Hear Me Tonight)
  5. - Freestyler

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Memento

Memento

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior

Country: United States of America

Gillette Soccer Saturday

Gillette Soccer Saturday

Release year: 2000

Almost Famous

Almost Famous

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Cameron Crowe

Starring: Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand

Country: United States of America

Down to Earth

Down to Earth

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Chris Weitz

Best in Show

Best in Show

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Christopher Guest

Starring: Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Jennifer Coolidge

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in August 2000?
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From Dawn To Decadence by Jacques Barzun

From Dawn To Decadence

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For his thirty works of cultural criticism and history, Jacques Barzun is highly regarded in the United States and around the world. He has now written a continuous narrative about it.

Black Notice  by Patricia Cornwell

Black Notice

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As shown. Title: Black Notice. Author: Patricia Cornwell. Publisher: G.P. Putnam & Sons. English. ISBN# 0399145087 full number line. English. This is not a BCE/Ex-Library.

The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw

The Greatest Generation

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This is the instant bestseller and instant classic that has changed how we see World War II. It was written by the beloved journalist, whose iconic career lasted over fifty years.

Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts

Sacred Sins

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This classic tale combines explosive suspense and sensual passion. Nora Roberts heats it up with this classic tale. It's the story of a man on the trail to a demented.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

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Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …