Tuesday May 16, 2000: on this day

May 16, 2000 was the 137th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 16, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 2000, who was born and died on May 16, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. Maria, Maria by Santana), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. How Much Do You Love Me?) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2000?


May 16, 2000 was a Tuesday and it was the 137th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2000 can also be written as 5/16/2000 in the US and as 16/5/2000 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2000: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2000:

  • Ahmet necdet szer is elected the tenth president of turkey by the grand national assembly of turkey.

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May 16, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2000:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $104.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.56
  • General Electric GE: opens at $54.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.12

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2000:

  • 1 JPY = 0.61 GBP
  • 1 JPY = 1.57 CHF

May 16, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Phoenix Suns - Los Angeles Lakers : 65 - 87
  • Utah Jazz - Portland Trail Blazers : 79 - 81
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May 16, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 16, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 16, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2000 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:31 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

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

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Who was born on May 16, 2000?


Famous people born on May 16, 2000:

  • Luis Garcia

    Spanish midfielder known for his creativity and skill on the ball.

  • Dean Huiberts
  • Karim Mané
  • Omri Gandelman
  • Rodri
  • Gabriele Ruiu
  • Majid Rashid

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 23 years 10 months old,

or 286 months and 12 days old,

or 1245 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8717 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 2000.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 2000?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2000.

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May 16, 2000: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2000:

  • Bodacious the Bull

    Rodeo bull (born in 1988).

  • Frido Frey
  • Andrzej Szczypiorski
  • Luigi Stringa

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

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May 16, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2000:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2000:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2000:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 2000: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2000 was Maria, Maria by Santana, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Maria, Maria
  2. - Breathe
  3. - Thong Song
  4. - He Wasn't Man Enough
  5. - I Try

May 16, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2000 was Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) by Oxide & Neutrino, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 16, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 16, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2000 was He Wasn't Man Enough by Toni Braxton, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 16, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He Wasn't Man Enough
  2. - Separated
  3. - I Wish
  4. - Maria Maria
  5. - I Wanna Know

May 16, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2000 was A Puro Dolor by Son By Four, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 16, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - A Puro Dolor
  2. - Solo Me Importas Tu [Be With You]
  3. - Quiereme
  4. - Te Hice Mal
  5. - Volver A Amar

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May 16, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Magnolia

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

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

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

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

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

May 16, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 2000 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

How Much Do You Love Me?

How Much Do You Love Me?

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Bertrand Blier

Gossip

Gossip

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Davis Guggenheim

Talk to Me

Talk to Me

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Bruiser

Bruiser

Release year: 2000

Directed by: George A. Romero

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2000

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

May 16, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Anil'S Ghost by Michael Ondaatje

Anil'S Ghost

By:

Michael Ondaatje, a Booker Prize-winner, has released his first novel since The English Patient. It is a work that displays all the richness and language of The English Patient.

River's End by Nora Roberts

River's End

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller Author presents a captivating tale of one woman’s broken innocence, terrifying search for truth, and a heart’s journey towards healing. Olivia's parents were among Hollywood's most famous couples...until the night that a monster took her …

Beowulf by Seamus Heaney

Beowulf

By:

New York Times Bestseller and Whitbread Award winner. Beowulf was written towards the end of the first millennium and is an elegiac story about the adventures of Beowulf (a Scandinavian hero).

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

By:

Jim Kay, an award-winning artist, illustrates year two of Harry Potter’s adventures at Hogwarts in stunning, gift-ready format. Harry Potter was so disgusted by the Dursleys that summer, he wanted to return to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Fair Ball by Bob Costas

Fair Ball

By:

Bob Costas is a journalist and a true baseball fan. He shares his views from his perspective.

May 16, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: EA Games

The Devil Inside

The Devil Inside

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Cryo Interactive

Air (visual novel)

Air (visual novel)

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, SoftBank Mobile, PlayStation Portable, FOMA, Android, iOS, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Drama; Fantasy; Romance; Tragedy

Publisher: VisualArt's (Windows) NEC Interchannel (DC, PS2) Prototype (SoftBank 3G, PSP, FOMA)

Armored Core 2

Armored Core 2

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; NA Agetec; EU Crave Entertainment

Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters

Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Infogrames

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2000?

On May 16, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2000?

On May 16, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2000?

On May 16, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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What happened in 2000?

2000 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • As many experts and businesses feared, Y2K does not result in widespread, serious computer failures.
  • Alan Greenspan has been nominated to serve a fourth term in the role of Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
  • America Online announced it has purchased Time Warner in a stock-trade transaction valued at $160 Billion, making it the largest corporate acquisition in history. AOL Time Warner will be the new company. Its combined value is $350 billion.

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What was the calendar for May 2000?

May 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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