What happened on Tuesday February 08, 2000?

Here's what happened on February 08, 2000:

• The Sims Video Game Launch The groundbreaking simulation video game 'The Sims', developed by Maxis, was released in North America. This innovative game would go on to become a landmark title in the simulation genre, revolutionizing interactive entertainment.
• NEAR Shoemaker Spacecraft Mission The NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft successfully entered orbit around asteroid 433 Eros, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and asteroid research. This mission provided unprecedented scientific insights into asteroid composition and structure.
• Derrick Thomas Remembered Derrick Thomas, a celebrated American football player known for his exceptional skills and impact on the sport, is commemorated. Thomas, born in 1967, was a significant figure in professional football during his career.
• Death of Sid Abel, Hockey Legend Sid Abel, a prominent Canadian hockey player and coach who significantly contributed to the sport during his lifetime, passed away. Abel was a notable figure in hockey history, known for his skills and leadership both on and off the ice.
• Tragic Plane Collision near Zion, Illinois A fatal aviation incident occurred involving Bob Collins' plane, which collided with a student pilot's aircraft over Zion, Illinois, resulting in a tragic accident.

Events in 2000

February 08, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 08, 2000

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 2000

February 08, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $114.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $106.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $136.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.94

February 08, 2000: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Toronto Raptors : 88 - 109
• Boston Celtics - New Jersey Nets : 113 - 131
• Chicago Bulls - Sacramento Kings : 80 - 119
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Houston Rockets : 83 - 91
• Seattle SuperSonics - San Antonio Spurs : 77 - 79

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Bielefeld : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Werder Bremen : 3 - 1
• Ulm - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Port Vale - Bolton : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Reading : 0 - 2
• Luton - Stoke : 2 - 1

February 08, 2000 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2000 can also be written as 2/8/2000 in the US and as 8/2/2000 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 2000 in February 2000 calendar

Famous people died on February 08, 2000:

• Derrick Thomas

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February 08, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2000 was I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
2. Mariah Carey - Thank God I Found You
3. Christina Aguilera - What A Girl Wants
4. Montell Jordan - Get It On.. Tonite
5. Santana - Smooth

February 08, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 2000 was Rise by Gabrielle, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Gabrielle - Rise
2. Britney Spears - Born To Make You Happy
3. All Saints - Pure Shores
4. Sash! - Adelante
5. REM - The Great Beyond

February 08, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2000 was Get It On Tonite by Montell Jordan, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

1. Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
2. Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees - Thank God I Found You
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
4. D'Angelo - Untitled (How Does It Feel)
5. Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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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 08, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 2000 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 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 08, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:50 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 21, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Feb 19, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 2000

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Someone born on February 08, 2000 is:

25 years 2 months old,

or 302 months and 29 days old,

or 1317 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9220 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 2000?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 08, 2000.

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