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In contemporary history, the third millennium is the current millennium in the Anno Domini or Common Era, under the Gregorian calendar. It began on 1 January 2001 ( MMI ) and will end on 31 December 3000 ( MMM ), spanning the 21st to 30th centuries.
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The 3rd millennium began on January 1, 2001 and will end on December 31, 3000. It saw the rise of space Empires Events. By 2070, 1 to 3 billion people could be living in extreme heat because of climate change. 2285: On March 22, Easter will occur on its earliest possible date for the first time since the year 1818.
The 3rd millennium BC included the following key events: c. 3000 BC: Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. c. 3000 BC: First evidence of gold being used in the Middle East. c. 3000 BC: Nubian A-Group, Ta-Seeti "kingdom" came to an end, possibly due to raids by Egypt.
The 3rd millennium BC spans the Early to Middle Bronze Age. This was a period of time in which the desire to conquer was common. Expansion occurred throughout the Middle East and throughout Eurasia, with Indo-European expansion to Anatolia, Europe and Central Asia. The civilization of Ancient Egypt rose to a peak with the Old Kingdom.
The start of the 21st century and 3rd millennium was celebrated worldwide at the start of the year 2000. One year later, at the start of the year 2001, the celebrations had largely returned to the usual ringing in of just another new year, [8] although some welcomed "the real millennium", including America's official timekeeper, the U.S. Naval ...
Thus, the 1st millennium is defined as spanning years 1–1000 and the 2nd the years 1001–2000. Although numerous popular celebrations marked the start of the year 2000, the 21st century and 3rd millennium ad began on January 1, 2001.
