Born in 2000
Turns 26 in 2026
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BACK TO 2000 · United States
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?
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.
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.
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.
The Yankees take the Subway Series
The Yankees beat the Mets four games to one in the 2000 World Series.
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.
Faith Hill’s “Breathe” led Billboard’s 2000 Hot 100 recap
Billboard’s year in music review named Faith Hill’s “Breathe” the No. 1 song of 2000, while noting it never reached the top spot on the weekly Billboard Hot 100.
Prices and everyday money in 2000
United States figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic first-class letter | 33¢ | first oz United States Postal Service; Associated Press, republished by HeraldNet |
| Federal minimum wage, covered nonexempt workers | $5.15 | hour U.S. Department of Labor; U.S. Office of Personnel Management |
| Average U.S. movie-theater admission | $5.39 | per admission National Association of Theatre Owners |
| Regular gasoline, U.S. average, late May | about $1.51 | U.S. gallon U.S. Energy Information Administration |
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