What happened on Tuesday February 29, 2000?

Here's what happened on February 29, 2000:

• Russian Paratroopers Killed in Chechen Attack During the Second Chechen War, Chechen forces launched a devastating attack on a Russian guard post near Ulus Kert, resulting in the deaths of 84 Russian paratroopers, highlighting the brutal nature of the conflict.
• Youngest School Shooter in U.S. History Six-year-old Dedrick Owens shot and killed six-year-old Kayla Rolland at Theo J. Buell Elementary School in Mount Morris Township, Michigan, marking a tragic and unprecedented incident of extreme youth violence in an educational setting.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Sparky Anderson, former Cincinnati Reds manager, and 19th-century Reds second baseman Bid McPhee were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the veterans committee, recognizing their significant contributions to baseball.
• Leap Year Astronomical Milestone This leap day marks a significant astronomical point in the Gregorian calendar, signaling the end of a century-long leap year cycle that concludes on February 29, 2400.

Events in 2000

February 29, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 29, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 29, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $113.56
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $91.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $130.63
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.56

Exchange Rates on February 29, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.57 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.51 CHF

February 29, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 92 - 87
• Chicago Bulls - Toronto Raptors : 80 - 87
• Dallas Mavericks - Philadelphia 76ers : 87 - 106
• Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers : 105 - 115
• Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 90 - 87

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Livingston : 0 - 1
• Blackburn - Norwich : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - Stirling : 3 - 2
• Clyde - Partick : 1 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Stirling - Albion Rvs : 4 - 3
• Forfar - Brechin : 2 - 0

February 29, 2000 was a Tuesday and it was the 60th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 2000 can also be written as 2/29/2000 in the US and as 29/2/2000 in UK and Europe.

February 29, 2000 in February 2000 calendar

Famous people born on February 29, 2000:

• Ferran Torres

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February 29, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 2000 was Amazed by Lonestar, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Lonestar - Amazed
2. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
3. Faith Hill - Breathe
4. Mariah Carey - Thank God I Found You
5. Santana - Maria, Maria

February 29, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 2000 was Pure Shores by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. All Saints - Pure Shores
2. Madonna - American Pie
3. Artful Dodger & Romina Johnson - Movin Too Fast
4. Chicane featuring Bryan Adams - Don't Give Up
5. Geri Halliwell - Bag It Up

February 29, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 2000 was Hot Boyz by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 5th.

1. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
2. Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees - Thank God I Found You
3. Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
4. D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
5. Sisqo - Thong Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 29, 2000 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:53 am and setting at 01:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on February 29, 2000

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Someone born on February 29, 2000 is:

25 years 2 months old,

or 302 months and 8 days old,

or 1314 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9199 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 2000?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 29, 2000.

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