What happened on Monday May 01, 2000?

About May 1st, 2000, in brief:

  • Historical events: The infamous ILOVEYOU computer virus is first detected in the Philippines, rapidly spreading worldwide and causing significant digital disruption and cybersecurity concerns.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 2000 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Maria, Maria by Santana
  • #1 UK song: Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino
  • Popular movie: Gladiator directed by Ridley Scott

More about May 1st, 2000? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 2000.

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May 01, 2000: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 2000:

  • ILOVEYOU Computer Virus Global Outbreak The infamous ILOVEYOU computer virus is first detected in the Philippines, rapidly spreading worldwide and causing significant digital disruption and cybersecurity concerns.
  • India's Billionth Baby Born A milestone demographic event occurs as India welcomes its one billionth living person, a baby girl, highlighting the country's rapid population growth.
  • Groundbreaking Composite Material Discovery University of California, San Diego physicists successfully fabricate a revolutionary composite material with unprecedented physical properties, marking a significant advancement in materials science.
  • Nisga'a Final Agreement in Canada Canada implements its first modern-day indigenous land agreement with the Nisga'a First Nation, representing a significant step in Indigenous rights and self-governance.
  • Gladiator Film Premiere Ridley Scott's epic historical drama 'Gladiator', starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, premieres in Los Angeles, later winning multiple Academy Awards and becoming a cinematic landmark.
  • Datapoint Computer Company Bankruptcy Datapoint, a pioneering computer technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, signaling challenges in the early computer industry.
  • Banggai Earthquake Tragedy A devastating earthquake strikes Banggai, Indonesia, resulting in 54 fatalities and significant local destruction.
  • Barry Bonds Hits Historic Home Run San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds becomes the first Major League Baseball player to hit a home run into San Francisco Bay during a game against the New York Mets, ultimately hitting 35 such home runs in his career.

Events in 2000

May 01, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 01, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 01, 2000:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $124.87
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $159.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.50

Exchange Rates on May 01, 2000:

  • 1 JPY = 0.59 GBP
  • 1 JPY = 1.57 CHF

May 01, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Philadelphia 76ers : 99 - 105
  • Indiana Pacers - Milwaukee Bucks : 87 - 100

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - M'gladbach : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Vicenza - Brescia : 2 - 1
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What day of the week was May 01, 2000?


May 01, 2000 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 2000 can also be written as 5/1/2000 in the US and as 1/5/2000 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 01, 2000?


Famous people born on May 01, 2000:

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May 01, 2000: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 2000:

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May 01, 2000: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 01, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 2000 was Maria, Maria by Santana, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

  1. - Maria, Maria youtube
  2. - He Wasn't Man Enough youtube
  3. - Breathe youtube
  4. - Thong Song youtube
  5. - Say My Name youtube

May 01, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 2000 was Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

  1. - Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) youtube
  2. - Oops!... I Did It Again youtube
  3. - Don't Call Me Baby youtube
  4. - Toca's Miracle youtube
  5. - The Bad Touch youtube

May 01, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 2000 was He Wasn't Man Enough by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

  1. - He Wasn't Man Enough youtube
  2. - Wobble Wobble
  3. - I Wish
  4. - Maria Maria
  5. - Separated
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May 01, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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May 01, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 2000 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:49 am and setting at 06:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2000 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 2000.

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How old is someone born on May 01, 2000?


Someone born on May 01, 2000 is:

25 years and 6 days old,

or 300 months and 6 days old,

or 1305 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9137 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 2000?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 01, 2000.

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