Born in 2000
Turns 26 in 2026
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BACK TO 2000 · United Kingdom
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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?
USB flash drives put files in a pocket
In 2000, IBM began selling 8 MB USB flash drives in the United States, while Trek introduced the ThumbDrive.
Øresund link joins Denmark and Sweden by rail
The Øresund fixed link opened in July 2000, connecting Copenhagen and Malmö by rail as well as road.
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.
A power station becomes Tate Modern
Tate Modern opened to the public in the former Bankside Power Station, giving modern and contemporary art a landmark home beside the Thames.
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
PlayStation 2 turns gaming into entertainment hardware
Sony launched the PlayStation 2 in Japan on 4 March 2000, combining DVD playback with a powerful new home-gaming platform.
Number ones and music in 2000
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
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
U2 make hope sound stadium-sized
U2 released Beautiful Day on October 9, 2000; the song topped the UK chart the following week.
Prices and everyday money in 2000
United Kingdom figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Average weekly earnings per person in the United Kingdom (Bank of England series) | £317.70 per week | GBP per week Bank of England (series republished by Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis FRED) |
| sugar (annual average) | 55p | perkg source-table measure Office for National Statistics |
| flour (annual average) | 60p | per1.5kg source-table measure Office for National Statistics |
| bread (annual average) | 52p | 800g source-table loaf Office for National Statistics |
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