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The decade also saw a number of devastating natural disasters, including the Indian Ocean tsunami (2004), Hurricane Katrina (2005), and the Sichuan (China) earthquake (2008). The world of arts and entertainment also experienced upheaval.
Major events of 2000, including the turn of the millennium, the dot-com bubble burst, and more. Explore our detailed timeline and understand the significant events of this year.
The 2000s (pronounced "two-thousands"; shortened to the ' 00s and known as the aughts or noughties) was a decade that began on January 1, 2000, and ended on December 31, 2009. The early part of the decade saw the long predicted breakthrough of economic giants in Asia, like India and China , which had double-digit growth during nearly the whole ...
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April 1: At the Palais des Exposition in Nice, France, Michelle Kwan becomes the first American to win three world figure skating titles since Peggy Flemming. She manages to push through all 7 triple jumps to win her title. April 2: In the third cricketTest against New Zealand, wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist takes his 10th catch. This is an Australian...
May 1: A state of rebellion is declared by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines, at the height of the EDSA III rebellion. Thousands of supporters of her arrested predecessor Joseph Estrada storm towards the presidential palace. May 1: The film Gladiator starring Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe, and directed by Ridley Scott, premi...
June 1: The Patent Law Treaty (PLT) is signed. June 4: At the 54th Tony Awards, Contact wins Best Musical and Copenhagen wins Best Play. June 4: In Sumatra, the Enggano earthquake shakes the southwestern area of the country, resulting in the deaths of 103 people and the injuring of between 2,174-2,585 others. June 5: The first short film distribute...
July 1: Connecting Sweden and Denmark, the Oresund Bridge opens to traffic. July 1: The civil unions law in Vermont goes into effect. July 2: From the opposition party Partido Acción Nacional, the first President of Mexico is elected as Vicente Fox Quesada. The election comes after over 70 years of continuous rule by the Partido Revolucionario Inst...
August 1: In one of the most important events of 2000, the Jarvik 2000 is first received by a patient, which is the first completely artificial heart that maintains a blood flow as well as generating a pulse. August 3: During the third cricket Test at Old Trafford against the West Indies, Alex Stewart, the England cricket wicket-keeper, becomes jus...
September 4: For the first time since 1969, the English cricket team claims its first series over the West Indies, winning by 158 runs in the 5th Test. September 5: The maiden voyage of the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry takes place. September 6: The Millenium Summit is attended by world leaders at the United Nations Headquarters, lasting until Septembe...
October 1: At the closing ceremony for the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, the President of the IOC, Juan Antonio Samaranch announces that the games had been the “best Olympic Games ever.” On the same day, the United States wins the most medals, with 97, and the most gold medals, with 40, at the games. October 5: In Belgrade, mass demonstration...
November 1: In basketball, Pat Riley is just the second coach in the history of the NBA to accumulate 1,000 regular season victories. This is achieved when Miami Heat win 105-79 against Orlando Magic. November 2: The first crew reaches the International Space Station. November 4: 25 years after his death, Haile Selassie, Ethiopian emperor, is laid ...
December 3: The Common Worship series of service books are introduced by the Church of England. December 7: In Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the Kadisoka temple is discovered. December 9: In football, Ledley King, defender for Tottenham, scores the fastest goal in English Premier League history. He nets after 9.82 seconds in a 3-3 draw at Bradford...
Apr 6, 2024 · The 2000s were a dynamic era of significant events that reshaped the landscape of global politics, society, and culture. You may recall the impactful start of the decade with the September 11 terrorist attacks, which triggered monumental changes in security policies and international relations.
Dec 31, 1999 · 2000s Major Events. By marrocck. Timeline. List. Show comments. ATSS Timeline. Barack Obama. Bill Clinton. January 2000 to May 2012.
Apr 6, 2024 · April 6, 2024. History. The 2000s were a dynamic and pivotal decade that shaped the modern world in ways that are still felt today. You witnessed the advent of groundbreaking technologies and the rise of social media, which revolutionized communication and media consumption.
