Your place in the Universe on 2000
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2000 (MM in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2000th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 2000 a year special to you? Discover what 2000 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 2000, 2000 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 2000, how old is someone born in 2000 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 2000.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 2000 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 2000
- Who was the U.S. President in 2000?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2000?
- Who was the Pope in 2000?
- 2000: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2000?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2000?
- What was the most popular movie in 2000?
- What was the best selling book in 2000?
- How old is someone born in 2000?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2000?
What was 2000 known for ?
- As the world was in turmoil over the future of the Earth, Tom Cruise was a happy man as his movie Mission Impossible II was the highest-grossing film at the box office.
- The year 2000 was also the World Mathematical year as well as the International Year for the Culture of Peace. It is the year that saw the publishing of Stephen King’s Riding the Bullet, the world’s first E-book for the mass market.
- At the height of the internet bubble, America Online Inc. announced that it was acquiring Time Warner Inc for a cool $182 billion, which in stock and debt. The merger formed a $350 billion mega media empire spanning music production, publishing, entertainment, cable TV, news, and internet services. The Federal Trade Commission gave the two companies to go ahead with the merger in December 2000. AQL shareholders owned 55% of the new company while Time Warner shareholders owned the remaining 45%.
- On August 9, tire manufacturer Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. announced they recalled over 6 million Wilderness AT, ATX, and ATX II tires. The recall came two days after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration linked the tires to hundreds of accidents resulting in 46 deaths. The tread of the tires was the problem with the tires. The investigation led to the fact that the tread on the 15-inch Wilderness AT tires, ATX and ATX II tended to peel off, and this resulted in vehicles rolling over.
- Christmas is one of the happiest seasons of the year to many people. In China, on Christmas day 2000, a Christmas party turned deadly. The party was at an unlicensed disco, and it caught fire as the party rolled on. More than 300 people lost their lives in the incident that took place in Luoyang China.
- Contrary to reports that the world was ending, year 2,000 ushered in an age of technological advancements and access to civil rights for marginalized societies and groups. It is the first year of the current millennium.
- The world population in 2000 was 6,143,493,823 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 47.0% of the total population, which is roughly 2.9 billion individuals.The annual population change in 2000 was an increase of +79.4 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.31% over the previous year.The average population density in 2000 was 25 persons per square mile (or 41 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 2000
Who was the U.S. President in 2000?
In 2000, Bill Clinton (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001. During his presidency, the U.S. experienced its longest peacetime economic expansion, though he was impeached over a personal scandal.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2000?
In 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour). His premiership saw the introduction of New Labour policies, major public service reforms, and military intervention in Iraq and Kosovo.
Who was the Pope in 2000?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 2000 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
2000: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
George W. Bush
In 2000, George W. Bush was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. In 2000, Bush was elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent Vice President Al Gore.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2000?
The number 1 song in the USA in 2000, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2000?
The number 1 song in the UK in 2000, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Toca's Miracle by Fragma
What was the most popular movie in 2000?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Gladiator by Ridley Scott
What was the best selling book in 2000?
How old is someone born in 2000?
Someone born in 2000 is 25 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2000?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 2000 was the Year of the Dragon.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Dragon sign.