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Major Events of November 2000: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from November 2000 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of November 2000: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Nov 2000 Formation of Chhattisgarh State: On November 1st, 2000, Chhattisgarh was officially established as the 26th state of India, carved out from sixteen districts of eastern Madhya Pradesh. This marked a significant administrative reorganization, creating a new state with its own distinct identity and governance structure.
  • 02 Nov 2000 First Long-Duration Human Presence in Space: Expedition 1 arrived at the International Space Station (ISS), marking the beginning of continuous human habitation in space. This historic mission established an unprecedented milestone in human space exploration, ensuring uninterrupted human presence in orbit from this date forward.
  • 03 Nov 2000 Hillary Clinton Makes History in Senate Election: Hillary Rodham Clinton is elected as the United States Senator from New York, becoming the first former First Lady to be elected to public office in the United States. Her victory marks a significant milestone in American political history, demonstrating her personal political ambitions beyond her role as the wife of President Bill Clinton.
  • 04 Nov 2000 Pat Riley Reaches 1,000 NBA Coaching Wins: Pat Riley achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 regular season victories, leading the Miami Heat to a 105-79 victory over the Orlando Magic.
  • 05 Nov 2000 First Crew Arrives at International Space Station: The inaugural crew successfully arrived at the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration and international cooperation.
  • 06 Nov 2000 European Commission Sues Tobacco Giants: The European Commission initiated a significant civil lawsuit against Philip Morris and R. J. Reynolds, alleging their involvement in organized crime through cigarette smuggling operations in Europe. This legal action highlighted the complex intersection of corporate misconduct and international criminal networks.
  • 07 Nov 2000 2000 United States Presidential Election: The 2000 U.S. presidential election was one of the most controversial in American history. Republican Texas Governor George W. Bush defeated Democratic Vice President Al Gore in an extremely close race. The final outcome remained unresolved for over a month due to disputed votes in Florida, ultimately being decided by the Supreme Court in the landmark Bush v. Gore case.
  • 08 Nov 2000 2000 US Presidential Election Florida Recount Begins: A pivotal moment in the 2000 United States presidential election occurred when a statewide recount commenced in Florida. The election's outcome hung in the balance as Vice President Al Gore experienced a dramatic sequence of events: initially conceding to Texas Governor George W. Bush, he then retracted his concession within an hour, signaling the extraordinary uncertainty surrounding the election results.
  • 09 Nov 2000 Formation of Uttarakhand State: On November 9, 2000, Uttarakhand officially became the 27th state of India, created by carving out thirteen districts from the northwestern region of Uttar Pradesh. This new state was formed to address the unique geographical, cultural, and administrative needs of the mountainous Himalayan region.
  • 10 Nov 2000 Notable Deaths on November 10, 2000: Several prominent individuals passed away on this date, including Jacques Chaban-Delmas (French politician), Adamantios Androutsopoulos (Greek academic), Alan Tyson (scholar), and Salvatore Palazzolo. Their deaths marked a significant loss across various fields of expertise.
  • 11 Nov 2000 Kaprun Disaster: Fatal Cable Car Fire in Austria: A devastating cable car fire occurred in an alpine tunnel in Kaprun, Austria, resulting in the tragic death of 155 skiers and snowboarders. The incident is considered one of the worst alpine transportation accidents in modern history, highlighting critical safety failures in mountain transportation systems.
  • 13 Nov 2000 Philippine House of Representatives Impeaches President Estrada: On November 13, 2000, the Philippine House Speaker Manuel B. Villar Jr. passed articles of impeachment against President Joseph Estrada, marking a significant moment in Philippine political history. This action was part of a broader political crisis involving allegations of corruption and abuse of power against the sitting president.
  • 14 Nov 2000 Israeli Military Operation in Gaza Strip: Israel initiated a major military operation in the Gaza Strip as tensions and hostilities with Hamas escalated. This military action was part of the ongoing complex geopolitical conflict in the region.
  • 15 Nov 2000 Formation of Jharkhand State: A new Indian state called Jharkhand was officially formed on November 15, 2000, by carving out the South Chhota Nagpur area from the state of Bihar. This significant administrative reorganization created the 28th state of India, comprising eighteen districts from southern Bihar.
  • 16 Nov 2000 Bill Clinton's Historic Vietnam Visit: Bill Clinton became the first sitting American President to visit Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War, symbolizing a diplomatic breakthrough and healing of historical tensions between the two nations.
  • 17 Nov 2000 Alberto Fujimori Removed from Office: Alberto Fujimori was removed from his position as President of Peru, marking a significant political transition. Fujimori, a controversial leader known for his authoritarian tendencies, was effectively ousted from power, signaling a major shift in Peruvian political landscape.
  • 18 Nov 2000 Catherine Zeta-Jones Marries Michael Douglas: Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas celebrated their wedding at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. The glamorous ceremony united two prominent actors from the entertainment industry, marking a significant moment in celebrity culture.
  • 19 Nov 2000 Historic Diplomatic Visit by Anwar el-Sadat: Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to visit Israel since its founding in 1948, marking a groundbreaking moment in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations and paving the way for future peace negotiations.
  • 20 Nov 2000 Intel Launches Pentium 4 Processor: Intel revolutionized computer technology by introducing the Pentium 4 processor, featuring speeds of 1.4 and 1.5 GHz, a 400 MHz system bus, NetBurst micro-architecture, and 42 million transistors. The processor also added 144 new Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 multimedia instructions.
  • 21 Nov 2000 Bill Clinton's Final Year as President: Bill Clinton, a two-term Democratic president, was nearing the end of his presidency, having served from 1993 to 2001 and overseeing significant economic growth and political reforms.
  • 22 Nov 2000 2000 United States Presidential Election Controversy: The 2000 United States presidential election reached a critical point with no clear winner, leading to an unprecedented and highly controversial recount in Florida. This election became a landmark event in American electoral history, ultimately decided by the Supreme Court and involving candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore.
  • 24 Nov 2000 Brady Bill Passed by US Congress: The US Congress passes the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, requiring a mandatory 5-day waiting period for handgun purchases. The bill is named after James Brady, President Ronald Reagan's press secretary who was critically wounded during the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan. This legislation was a significant step in gun control regulation, aimed at preventing impulsive gun purchases and reducing gun-related violence.
  • 25 Nov 2000 2000 Baku Earthquake: A devastating earthquake struck Baku, Azerbaijan on November 25, 2000, with a powerful Richter magnitude of 7.0. This seismic event resulted in 26 fatalities and was the most significant earthquake in the region in over 158 years. The tremors caused substantial damage to infrastructure and dramatically impacted the local population, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
  • 26 Nov 2000 2000 US Presidential Election - Florida Electoral Vote Certification: Republican candidate George W. Bush was certified as the winner of Florida's electoral votes, ultimately securing the presidency despite losing the national popular vote. This controversial certification effectively decided the outcome of the highly contested 2000 presidential election between Bush and Democratic candidate Al Gore Jr.
  • 27 Nov 2000 Bush Declared Winner of Florida Electoral Votes: Florida officially certified election results, showing George W. Bush ahead of Al Gore by a razor-thin margin of 537 votes out of nearly 6 million cast. Gore refused to concede and announced intentions to pursue legal challenges.
  • 28 Nov 2000 Ukrainian Cassette Scandal Erupts: Ukrainian politician Oleksander Moroz publicly accused President Leonid Kuchma of involvement in the murder of journalist Georgiy Gongadze, triggering the infamous Cassette Scandal that would significantly impact Ukrainian political landscape and press freedom.
  • 30 Nov 2000 NASA Space Shuttle Mission STS-97 Launch: NASA successfully launched the Space Shuttle mission STS-97, the 101st mission in the Space Shuttle program, continuing the agency's ongoing space exploration and research efforts.