Born in 2000
Turns 26 in 2026
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BACK TO 2000 · Australia
A little history to go with their gift.
USB flash drives put files in a pocket, the Øresund link joined Copenhagen and Malmö by rail, and Malcolm in the Middle premiered on Fox. The year’s records range from everyday computing to a new cross-border connection and a distinctive television comedy.
What happened in 2000?
Sydney stages a bright Olympic spectacle
The Sydney Olympics opened on 15 September 2000, combining a celebrated opening ceremony with major performances from Cathy Freeman, Ian Thorpe and many others.
UN summit adopts a Millennium Declaration
World leaders met at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the Millennium Summit from September 6 to 8, 2000.
France wins EURO 2000 in extra time
France beat Italy 2–1 in Rotterdam on July 2, with David Trezeguet scoring in extra time.
Tiger Woods sets a new U.S. Open mark
Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by 15 strokes on June 18, 2000.
Firsts and new ideas
Scientists announce a draft human genome
Scientists announced a working draft of the human genome on 26 June 2000, providing an unprecedented map for genetics and biomedical research.
National Human Genome Research Institute · University of California, Santa Cruz News
Expedition 1 begins permanent ISS occupation
Expedition 1 launched on 31 October 2000 and began the first long-duration human stay aboard the International Space Station.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Associated Press
Number ones and music in 2000
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Macy Gray opened the year at No. 1
Macy Gray's I Try was No. 1 on Australia's ARIA Singles Chart dated 10 January 2000.
Britney Spears repeats the pop takeover
The U.S. single arrived on April 11, 2000; it entered the UK chart in May.
Britney Spears official channel / Jive · Official Charts Company
Prices and everyday money in 2000
Australia figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Bread, sliced milk loaf (about 1½ lb loaf) | about 240 cents | per about 1½ lb loaf Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Sugar (2 lb equivalent) | about 120 cents | per 2 lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Potatoes (per lb equivalent) | about 48 cents | per lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Butter, factory (per lb equivalent) | about 200 cents | per lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
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