What happened on Sunday January 02, 2000?

Here's what happened on January 02, 2000:

• Kosheh Massacres in Egypt A tragic incident occurred in el-Kosheh village, Upper Egypt, where 21 Coptic Christians were killed in a brutal massacre. Located approximately 450 kilometers from Cairo, this event highlighted religious tensions and sectarian violence in the region.
• Hofstra Arena Opens New York's Hofstra Arena in Hempstead was inaugurated. The venue would later become historically significant, hosting multiple presidential debates in 2008, 2012, and 2016, including notable encounters between Barack Obama, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Donald Trump.
• Death of Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr., a prominent U.S. naval officer who served as the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, passed away. Known for his progressive leadership and naval reforms, Zumwalt was a significant figure in 20th-century American military history.
• First Long-Running Video Blog Adam Kontras posted a short video and blog entry, marking the beginning of what would become the longest-running video blog in history, symbolizing the emerging digital content creation era.
• Disappearance of Zebb Quinn Zebb Quinn, an 18-year-old Walmart employee in Asheville, North Carolina, mysteriously vanished. His unsolved disappearance has remained an intriguing cold case, drawing continued public interest and speculation.
• Debut of Concert de Gaudi Christopher Rouse's innovative concerto for classical guitar and orchestra, 'Concert de Gaudi', premiered in Hamburg, Germany, showcasing contemporary classical music's evolving landscape.
• NBA Game: Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat In a competitive NBA matchup, the Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic with a score of 111-103.

Events in 2000

January 02, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 02, 2000

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 2000

January 02, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Orlando Magic - Miami Heat : 103 - 111

NFL - American Football

• Arizona Cardinals - Green Bay Packers : 24 - 49
• Baltimore Ravens - New England Patriots : 3 - 20
• Cincinnati Bengals - Jacksonville Jaguars : 7 - 24
• Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 17 - 24
• Indianapolis Colts - Buffalo Bills : 6 - 31

January 02, 2000 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2000 can also be written as 1/2/2000 in the US and as 2/1/2000 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2000 in January 2000 calendar

Famous people died on January 02, 2000:

• Patrick O'Brian

  English novelist best known for his Aubrey–Maturin series of historical novels set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

• Elmo Zumwalt

  Distinguished US Navy officer who became the youngest rear admiral in 1965 and was awarded the Bronze Star in 1944 for his military service.

• Nat Adderley

  Nat Adderley was a renowned American jazz musician and cornetist, known for his work with his brother Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley.

• Ana María Martínez Sagi
• Ramiro Better
• María de las Mercedes de Borbón y Orleans

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
2. Dream - He Loves U Not
3. Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
4. Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
5. Creed - With Arms Wide Open

January 02, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 2000 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
2. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
3. JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
4. R. Kelly - I Wish
5. Avant Featuring KeKe Wyatt - My First Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 2000 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 02:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on January 02, 2000

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Someone born on January 02, 2000 is:

25 years 4 months old,

or 304 months and 9 days old,

or 1323 weeks

or 9261 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2000?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 02, 2000.

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