Millennium Dome Opens
The Millennium Dome opens at Greenwich for the national millennium exhibition.
Historical events in 2000
561 historical records
January 200022 historical events
ECCC Planning
Plans continue for a Khmer Rouge tribunal
President of Switzerland
Appointed President of Switzerland
Dismissal
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
Dismissal
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
Sinking of K-141 Kursk - Source Date Conflict
K-141 Kursk actually sank in the Barents Sea on 12 August 2000; this supplied January record describes an unrelated Kremlin personnel decision.
Sinking of K-141 Kursk
Putin fires Tatyana Dyachenko, daughter of Boris Yeltsin and Kremlin image adviser from her post in one of his first official acts, moving quickly to distance himself from Yeltsins scandal-tinged administration
Europa Millennium Flyby
Galileo begins the Millennium Mission with another close flyby of Europa.
Bombing of Grozny
Russia announces a suspension of aerial bombardment in Grozny to allow civilians to escape
Reballion of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Rebels attack Russian positions in Argun, Shali and Gudermes as Russia continues a bombing halt for the Orthodox Christmas
Economy of Russia
Putin announces a 20% increase in pensions ahead of the Mar 26 elections
Election
Putin announces a 20% increase in pensions ahead of the Mar 26 elections
National Security
Russia publishes the 21-page "Concept on National Security" that details the scenarios under which it would use nuclear weapons
National Security
Russia publishes the 21-page "Concept on National Security" that details the scenarios under which it would use nuclear weapons
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after the removal of Jamil Mahuad
Arrest of Hissene Habre
A complaint is submitted in Dakar, Senegal, against former Chad dictator Hissene Habre, it details 97 allegations of political killings, 142 cases of torture and 100 disappearances
Annan Recommends Hans Blix
The nomination follows Security Council consultations on inspection leadership.
UNMOVIC Nomination
Kofi Annan recommends Blix as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.
Security Council Approval
The Security Council approves Blix's appointment.
UNMOVIC Chairman Approved
He is asked to take up UNMOVIC responsibilities promptly.
OVP
The OVP accepts the FPO as a coalition partner, provokes political crisis
NHS Spending Commitment
Blair publicly commits to sustained increases in health spending, signalling a major expansion of NHS resources after years of comparatively constrained funding.
February 200031 historical events
Arrest of Hissene Habre
Habre is indicted
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Rule of Chechnya
Putin announces that federal forces had scored a major victory in Chechnya
Economy of Russia
The Government announces that it will raise the minimum price for a bottle of vodka by 30% at the end of the month
Arrest of Salman Raduyev
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russian agents capture Salman Raduyev, a Chechen warlord
FSB
Putin signs a decree to re-establish the "special departments" (FSB) to seek out political disloyalty in the military
Constitutional Referendum Defeat
Voters reject the draft constitution supported by the government.
Constitutional Referendum Defeated
Voters reject the government's proposed new constitution.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russia and NATO announce a resumption of contacts that were broken in Mar 1999 due to NATO bombing in Yugoslavia
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Politics
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Russia is accused by human rights groups and refugees of brutality toward Chechens in camps. Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Rule of Chechnya
Putin names Vladimir Kalamanov, Head of the Migration service, to look into allegations of torture, rape and executions by Russian soldiers against Chechen civilians
Election
Iranian reformists win landslide victory in the general election
Galileo February Io Flyby
Galileo flies about 198 kilometres above Io, obtaining close measurements of its active volcanic environment.
Death of Stanley Matthews
Death of Stanley Matthews
League Cup Final Winning Double
Elliott scores both Leicester City goals in the 2000 League Cup final, defeating Tranmere Rovers 2-1 at Wembley as team captain.
League Cup Triumph Midfield Energy
Savage supplies persistent midfield pressure during Leicester City's 2000 League Cup-winning campaign, helping the side overcome Tranmere Rovers in the final.
League Cup Winning Defensive Display
Taggart helps Leicester City withstand Tranmere Rovers' attacks in the 2000 League Cup final as Martin O'Neill's side wins 2-1.
Arrest of Hissene Habre
A Senegalese court indicts Hissene Habre, the former autocrat of Chad
Political Support
President Clinton extends ban on US oil contracts with Iran, accusing it of continuing to support international terrorism
National Command Authority
Musharraf's government establishes the National Command Authority to oversee major decisions concerning Pakistan's nuclear forces.
Fast-Track Land Reform Begins
The government accelerates compulsory redistribution of commercial agricultural land.
March 200040 historical events
Executive Chairman Takes Office
Begins building the new Iraq inspection organization.
UNMOVIC Duties Begin
Takes up his duties as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.
President of Uruguay
Appointed President of Uruguay
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Putin says that Russia will consider joining NATO if it is treated as an equal partner
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet returns to Chile
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan due to the ill health of Obuchi
Health of Keizo Obuchi
Obuchi is hospitalized & forced to rest
Greek Euro Application
Leads Greece as it requests removal of its monetary-union derogation and seeks entry into the euro area.
Foreign Policy
Arif participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Commissioners Appointed
Consults as sixteen UNMOVIC Commissioners are appointed.
UNMOVIC College Established
The College provides advice and guidance to the Executive Chairman.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile after winning the 1999-2000 runoff election.
Third Concertacion Government
Begins the first Chilean presidency held by a Socialist since Salvador Allende.
First Jens Stoltenberg Government
Begins the First Jens Stoltenberg Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway
First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government
The First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Meeting with Pope John Paul II
Arafat meets Pope John Paul II during the pontiff's visit to Bethlehem and discusses Palestinian aspirations, Jerusalem and prospects for peace.
Lisbon European Council
Represents Germany as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, economic reform and knowledge-based growth.
Lisbon European Council
Represents Greece as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, innovation and economic reform.
Lisbon European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, innovation and economic reform.
Lisbon European Council
Represents Italy as leaders launch the Lisbon strategy for employment, economic reform and innovation.
Economy of Russia
Russias food supply is threatened with a virulent strain of potato blight and livestock feed shortages were forecast
Lisbon Strategy
Chirac backed the European strategy for employment, economic reform and a more competitive knowledge-based economy.
Lisbon Strategy
Supports the programme for making the European economy more competitive and knowledge-based.
Election
Presidential elections are held, Putin wins in the first round, becomes the 2nd post-Communist President with 52.5% vote
Death of Ian Dury
Death of Ian Dury
Arrest of Eugene Ney TerreBlanche
Sentenced to 1 yr in prison
World Champion
Alexei Yagudin wins his third title in the World Figure Skating Championships
START II
Putin calls for a quick ratification of the START II Nuclear arms reduction Treaty and deeper cuts in nuclear missiles
START II
Putin calls for a quick ratification of the START II Nuclear arms reduction Treaty and deeper cuts in nuclear missiles
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
After having been placed under house arrest in Britain and initiating a judicial battle, he is eventually released on medical grounds by the then Home Secretary Jack Straw without facing trial
National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease
A national framework for coronary heart disease sets standards for prevention, diagnosis, emergency treatment, revascularisation and cardiac rehabilitation across the NHS.
Wealden Selection
Narrowly loses a Conservative parliamentary selection contest in Wealden.
International Sanctions
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright calls for a new start in USian relations and announces lifting of sanctions on Iranian exports ranging from carpets to food products
Hafez Assad
Israelin peace negotiations fail when Hafez Assad rejects an Israeli offer relayed by US President Clinton in Geneva
Peace Negotiations
Israelin peace negotiations fail when Hafez Assad rejects an Israeli offer relayed by US President Clinton in Geneva
Election
Elected President of Taiwan, ends the 50 yr Kuomingtang monoploy
Independence of Taiwan
Says will not declare independence while China does not attack
April 200027 historical events
Presidency Ends
Diouf leaves office after losing the presidential election
President Takes Office
Abdoulaye Wade becomes President after Senegal's first democratic alternation
Premiership Ends
Loum leaves office after Wade's presidential victory
Prime Minister Takes Office
Moustapha Niasse becomes Prime Minister under President Wade
Ecstasy
Releases Ecstasy, continuing his late-career focus on long-form guitar-based songwriting.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Election
Shevardnadze wins re-election with some 82% of the vote
Final Mir Expedition Docking
Docks aboard Soyuz TM-30 with Aleksandr Kaleri and reactivates the uncrewed station for its final resident expedition.
Organizational Plan Submitted
Submits the organizational plan for UNMOVIC.
UNMOVIC Structure Proposed
Defines structures for inspection, analysis, training and verification.
Constitutional Amendment Sixteen
The amendment changes compensation obligations for compulsorily acquired agricultural land.
Constitutional Amendment on Land
Parliament authorises compulsory acquisition of agricultural land without government compensation.
Death of Claire Trevor
Death of Claire Trevor
Chairman
Appointed Chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union
Cochabamba Water Conflict
Banzer's government cancels the water concession after sustained protests in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba Water War
Olivera becomes a leading figure in protests against water privatisation in Cochabamba
Death of Andre Deutsch
Death of Andre Deutsch
Organizational Plan Approved
Receives Security Council approval for UNMOVIC's organizational plan.
Security Council Endorses Structure
The Commission proceeds with recruitment and operational preparations.
Duma
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Russian Duma (lower house of Parliament) overwhelmingly approves the START II ratification legislation 288-131 with four abstentions. The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
Duma
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
START II
The Duma finally raties the Treaty, in a largely symbolic move since the ratification was made contingent on preserving the ABM Treaty, which it was clear the US was not prepared to do
Meeting with Tony Blair and promises to implement economic
Putin meets Tony Blair and promises to implement economic reforms and root out corruption
Meeting with Tony Blair and promises to implement economic
Putin meets Tony Blair and promises to implement economic reforms and root out corruption
Death of Alan James Ball
Death of Alan James Ball Jr
Witney Selection
Selected as Conservative candidate for Witney.
May 200055 historical events
Things Have Changed
Releases Things Have Changed for the film Wonder Boys.
Missing Intergalactic Hydrogen
Hubble quasar spectroscopy reveals extensive filaments of ionized hydrogen between galaxies, helping account for matter missing from the nearby universe.
START II
Putin signs the resolution of ratification for START II and its extension protocol, the legislation makes exchange of the instruments of ratification (required to bring the Treaty into force) contingent on US ratification of the 1997 extension protocol
DFB Cup Victory Over Werder Bremen
Ottmar Hitzfeld oversees Bayern’s 3-0 win against Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup final, completing the domestic cup campaign with a trophy.
Operation Palliser
Britain launches Operation Palliser to evacuate citizens and stabilize Freetown
Inauguration
Putin is inaugurated, he names Mikhail Kasyanof as Prime Minister and pledges to restore the country to world-power status
President of Russia
Appointed President of Russia
Prime Minister of Russia
Putin is inaugurated, he names Mikhail Kasyanof as Prime Minister and pledges to restore the country to world-power status
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia
President of Armenia
Appointed President of Armenia
Supreme Court Election Deadline
The Supreme Court orders Musharraf to hold national elections by October 2002.
President of Turkey
Appointed President of Turkey
Arsenal UEFA Cup Final Appearance
Wenger took Arsenal to the UEFA Cup final against Galatasaray, but a goalless contest ended in defeat for his side on penalties.
Sankoh Arrested
Foday Sankoh is arrested after violence near his Freetown residence
Arrest of Sankoh
Sankoh is captured and detained after the RUF hostage crisis
Coup Attempt
Survives an attempted coup during a period of political instability.
League Title Clinched on Final Day
Ottmar Hitzfeld guides Bayern to the Bundesliga championship after Bayer Leverkusen lose their final league match, allowing Bayern to finish top on goal difference.
Aston Villa FA Cup Final
Manages Aston Villa in the last FA Cup final staged at the original Wembley Stadium.
Galileo Ganymede Close Encounter
Galileo makes another close Ganymede pass, extending measurements of its surface and magnetic environment.
Death of John Gielgud
Death of John Gielgud
Economy of Russia
Putin abolishes the chief agency for environmental protection and transferred its powers to a ministry that hands out oil and gas leases
First Commissioners Session
Chairs the first session of the UNMOVIC College of Commissioners.
UNMOVIC College Meeting
Commissioners review preparations for renewed Iraq monitoring.
Champions League Winner
Fernando Redondo captained Madrid and controlled possession in central midfield in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Roberto Carlos advanced energetically from left-back while contributing to Madrid's clean sheet in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Nicolas Anelka started in attack and occupied Valencia's back line in the decisive match in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Steve McManaman scored Madrid's second goal with a volley to strengthen their lead in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
McManaman Champions League Final Volley
Scores with a low volley as Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0.
Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
Israeli forces withdraw from southern Lebanon after a long military presence, transforming the security situation along the border during President Emile Lahoud's term.
Champions League Winner
Aitor Karanka helped close down Valencia's attackers as Madrid secured the trophy in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ivan Helguera combined defensive work with midfield support during Madrid's eighth European Cup win in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Michel Salgado protected the right side of Madrid's defence during a convincing victory over Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Champions League Victory
Guides Real Madrid to victory over Valencia in Paris.
Champions League Winner
Fernando Morientes opened the scoring with a first-half header against Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Morientes Champions League Final Opening Goal
Heads Real Madrid into the lead during the first Champions League final between clubs from one country.
Champions League Winner
Raul Gonzalez completed the 3-0 scoreline with a breakaway goal in the second half in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Gonzalez Champions League Final Third Goal
Completes Real Madrid's victory by rounding the goalkeeper and scoring the third goal.
Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as Real Madrid defeat Valencia in Paris.
Champions League Winner
Iker Casillas kept Valencia scoreless as Madrid won an all-Spanish European final in the 2000 UEFA Champions League final, helping Real Madrid win the competition.
Economy of Russia
Putin unveils a new plan to revive the economy that includes a flat 13% income tax
Income Tax
Putin unveils a new plan to revive the economy that includes a flat 13% income tax
Reform of Taxation
Putin unveils a new plan to revive the economy that includes a flat 13% income tax
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Putin signs the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, it will not be effective until the US and other nations also approve
Treaty of Nuclear Weapons
Putin signs the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, it will not be effective until the US and other nations also approve
Premier League Promotion Through Playoffs
George Burley manages Ipswich Town to a 4–2 victory over Barnsley in the 2000 First Division play-off final, returning the club to the Premier League.
Death of Petur Mladenov
Death of Petur Mladenov
Debut
Gerrard makes his international debut against the Ukraine
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 30 goals for Sunderland to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his exceptional goal return in Sunderland’s first season back in the top flight.
Freetown Stabilized
British forces help stabilize Freetown and support Sierra Leonean government authority
Population
India marks the symbolic birth of its billionth citizen as its population reaches one billion.
Rule of Chechnya
Putin declares direct rule over Chechnya from Moscow. former Chechen cleric Akhmad Kadyrov is appointed as administrative head
Election
Putin wins the election
Rule of Chechnya
Putin declares direct rule over Chechnya from Moscow. former Chechen cleric Akhmad Kadyrov is appointed as administrative head
British Intervention Requested
Kabbah government seeks British support as RUF advances threaten Freetown
UN Hostage Crisis
RUF fighters seize UN peacekeepers and threaten the peace process
June 200024 historical events
Celtic Manager Appointment
Becomes Celtic manager and rapidly restores the club to domestic dominance.
Meeting with Putin in Moscow and begins discussions on
Clinton meets Putin in Moscow and begins discussions on trade, missile defense and nuclear arms control
Defence Agreement
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Nuclear Power
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Defence Agreement
Clinton and Putin agree to each dispose 34 metric tons of weapons-grade nuclear plutonium and to establish a military centre in Moscow for US and Russian officers to share early warning data on missile and space launches
Chairman Takes Office
Spasoje Tusevljak becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Economy of Chad
The World Bank approves a $3.7 billion oil well and pipeline project led by Exxon and Mobile to link oil fields in Chad across 663 miles to the Atlantic coast of Cameroon
Knighthood
Becomes the Right Honourable Sir Edward Heath, KG, MBE
Provisional Government
Putin takes personal control over Chechnya, a provisional Government is planned headed by a Kremlin-appointed official
Rule of Chechnya
Putin takes personal control over Chechnya, a provisional Government is planned headed by a Kremlin-appointed official
Death of Hafez al- Assad
Death of Hafez Al Assad
Death of Hafez al-Assad
Death of Hafez al-Assad
Jeddah Border Treaty
Signs a border treaty with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi-Yemeni Border Settlement
The agreement resolves a longstanding territorial dispute.
Final Mir Crew Departure
Leaves Mir with Sergei Zalyotin aboard Soyuz TM-30, ending the final crewed expedition to the station.
Nuclear Power
Putin proposes a Moscow-based early warning centre for nuclear missile launches around the world
Euro Convergence Approved
Sees Greece's convergence programme accepted as sufficient for euro adoption from January 2001.
Greece Approved for Euro
Represents Greece as the Council confirms that the country meets the conditions to adopt the euro.
Euro Group-Stage Victory
Produces one of Portugal's most memorable European Championship performances.
Hat-Trick Against Germany
Scores all three goals as Portugal defeats Germany.
Parliamentary Election
ZANU-PF narrowly retains control while the MDC becomes a major parliamentary opposition.
Death of Vittorio Gassman
Death of Vittorio Gassman
Condemns Kisangani Foreign Army Fighting
Condemns fighting between Rwandan and Ugandan forces in Kisangani during the Second Congo War.
Marriage
In an effort to gain acceptance of the relationship Camilla meets the Queen
July 200020 historical events
Transfer
The transfer makes Beckham the third Englishman to play for the club after Laurie Cunningham and Steve McManaman. Manchester United had been keen to sell Beckham to Barcelona but instead signs a four-year contract with Real Madrid, with the transfer fee being about œ25m
Death of Walter Matthau
Death of Walter Matthau
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Constitution of Russia
Putin makes his first state of the nation address and calls for increased power to the central Government to overcome a bleak diagnosis of the countrys ills
Economy of Russia
Putin makes his first state of the nation address and calls for increased power to the central Government to overcome a bleak diagnosis of the countrys ills
Camp David Summit
Opens final-status talks with Arafat under US mediation.
Camp David Summit
Attends final-status talks with Ehud Barak and President Clinton.
Camp David Summit
Convenes Barak and Arafat for final-status negotiations.
Real Madrid Presidency Begins
Is elected president of Real Madrid and begins his first term leading the club.
Expanded Public-Service Plans
Brown sets substantial three-year increases for health and education budgets.
Spending Review
Brown announces major multi-year increases for health, education and other public services.
Nuclear Power
Jiang Zemin and Putin denounce the US proposed missile defense program as a violation of the 1972 ABM Treaty, they also vow to strengthen a strategic partnership between their countries
Constitution of Russia
The Duma passes legislation giving Putin the right to fire provincial governors and takes away the governors automatic immunity and membership in the Federation Council
Duma
The Duma passes legislation giving Putin the right to fire provincial governors and takes away the governors automatic immunity and membership in the Federation Council
Clasico Transfer
Becomes the central signing of Real Madrid's new project.
Real Madrid Transfer
Moves directly from Barcelona to Real Madrid.
Presidential Election
Hugo Chavez won a new presidential election held under the 1999 Constitution.
NHS Plan
Milburn publishes the NHS Plan, combining higher investment with targets for staffing, hospital capacity, waiting times, patient access and service modernisation.
Celtic Transfer
Joins Celtic from Chelsea and forms a productive attacking partnership with Henrik Larsson.
Rangers Transfer
Joins Rangers from AZ Alkmaar and begins a long spell at Ibrox.
August 200017 historical events
Independence of Georgia
Saakashvili said he is counting on US help to facedown Moscow and reassert control over Abkhazia and Southern Ossetia
Rule of Abkhazia
Saakashvili said he is counting on US help to facedown Moscow and reassert control over Abkhazia and Southern Ossetia
Rule of South Ossetia
Saakashvili said he is counting on US help to facedown Moscow and reassert control over Abkhazia and Southern Ossetia
Marriage to Sarah Macaulay
Brown marries Sarah Macaulay at their home in North Queensferry.
Death of Alec Guinness
Death of Alec Guinness
Death of Robin Day
Death of Robin Day
Alliance Agreement
Leaders of Georgia and Ukraine called for an alliance that would champion democracy in the former Soviet lands
Alliance Georgia and Ukraine
Leaders of Georgia and Ukraine called for an alliance that would champion democracy in the former Soviet lands
Independence of Georgia
Leaders of Georgia and Ukraine called for an alliance that would champion democracy in the former Soviet lands
Local Government Devolution Plan
Musharraf announces a devolution plan establishing elected district governments.
Peacekeeping Reform Report
Receives Brahimi Report recommending major UN peacekeeping reforms
Second Commissioners Session
Chairs the second meeting of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
UNMOVIC College Review
The College reviews recruitment, training and inspection readiness.
Sing When You're Winning
Releases Sing When You're Winning, expanding his international commercial reach.
Rangers Transfer
Joins Rangers from Barcelona and reunites with manager Dick Advocaat.
Sinking of K-141 Kursk - Barents Sea Disaster
Kursk was lost during a Northern Fleet exercise after explosions in the forward torpedo compartment; all 118 people aboard died.
Sinking of K-141 Kursk
A nuclear submarine sinks in the Barents Sea with a loss of all its crew
September 200022 historical events
Operation Barras
British forces rescue captured soldiers from the West Side Boys
West Side Boys Defeated
West Side Boys militia suffers defeat during British rescue operation
Credit Crunch
Alistair Darling suggests the Government is planning a 100,000 pounds guarantee to cover all savers
Benfica Managerial Debut
Takes charge of Benfica for his first competitive match as a senior head coach.
Death of Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Death of Pierre Elliot Trudeau
Death of Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Death of Pierre Trudeau
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Demonstrations
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Temple Mount Visit
Visits the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif before the outbreak of the Second Intifada.
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Demonstrations
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Haram as Sharif
Palestinians initiate riots after Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount, which is also the location of the Haram as Sharif holy to Muslims
Intifada, 2nd
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Intifada, 2nd
Faces spreading clashes after the Temple Mount visit and the collapse of peace talks.
Haram al-Sharif Clashes
Barak's government confronts rapidly escalating clashes in Jerusalem one day after Ariel Sharon's controversial visit to the holy-site compound.
Muhammad al-Durrah Shooting
Jamal al-Durrah is filmed sheltering with his son Muhammad during gunfire in Gaza, and the images become an enduring symbol of the conflict.
Marriage
Liam Gallagher and Patsy Kensit divorce
NHS Cancer Plan
Richards helps lead implementation of the NHS Cancer Plan, which expands specialist services, screening, equipment, workforce and national cancer-care standards.
Meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi at United
Mrs Albright meets Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi at United Nations in New York - the first such talks since diplomatic ties were severed in 1979
Bombing of Israel
An outbreak of prolonged Palestinian violence against Israel
Benfica Head Coach
Becomes Benfica head coach, beginning his senior managerial career.
October 200019 historical events
Resignation of Joseph Kevin Keegan
Keegan resigned as England coach after England lost to a Dietmar Hamann goal for Germany in their first World Cup qualifier in the last game to be played at Wembley Stadium before its demolition and reconstruction.
October 2000 Protests
Barak faces major protests among Palestinian citizens of Israel as police and demonstrators clash during the opening days of the uprising.
UN Security Council Resolution 1322
Receives Council condemnation of violence after the Temple Mount Haram al Sharif crisis
Death of Donald Dewar
Death of Donald Dewar
Ramallah Lynching Crisis
Barak orders a military response after two Israeli reservists are killed by a Palestinian crowd at a Ramallah police station.
Al-Qaeda
Two suicide attackers ram a boat carrying explosives into the USS Cole in Aden port killing 17 American sailors
Bombing of USS Cole
Two suicide attackers ram a boat carrying explosives into the USS Cole in Aden port killing 17 American sailors
Suicide
Two suicide attackers ram a boat carrying explosives into the USS Cole in Aden port killing 17 American sailors
Aden Terrorism Investigation
Yemeni authorities cooperate with international investigators.
USS Cole Attack Response
Government responds after the USS Cole is bombed in Aden.
Presidency Member Takes Office
Jozo Krizanovic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Biarritz Charter Agreement
Chirac hosted European leaders as they endorsed the draft Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Sharm el-Sheikh Fact-Finding Process
Annan joins summit diplomacy that establishes an international fact-finding process intended to examine the violence and recommend confidence-building measures.
Disaster
Hatfield train crash, leads to very restrictive speed limits
Sharm el-Sheikh Emergency Summit
Arafat attends an emergency summit with regional and international leaders seeking to halt the rapidly escalating Israeli-Palestinian violence.
Chairman Takes Office
Martin Raguz becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Economy of Chad
The World Bank endorses a $3.5 billion oil project with 80% of the revenues to go to development
Retirement
Announces retirement from the House of Commons, 50 unbroken years as Member of Parliament for Bexley
Intifada, 2nd
Becomes a prominent Fatah figure during the Second Intifada.
November 200025 historical events
Resignation of Francis Maude
Maude resigns from the Thatcherite No Turning Back group
Resignation of Michael Portillo
Portillo resigns from the Thatcherite No Turning Back group
Chhattisgarh State Created
The Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act takes effect, creating Chhattisgarh with Raipur as its capital.
Honorary President Appointment
Is approved as Real Madrid's honorary president in recognition of his historic contribution.
Election
The campaigns of Clinton and Lazio, along with Giulianis initial effort, spends a record combined $90 million, Clinton won the election with 55 percent of the vote to Lazios 43 percent. First time an American First Lady runs for public office, also the first female senator to represent New York
Pension Reform Package
Brown combines the pension increase with additional support for older households.
State Pension Increase
Brown announces a five-pound weekly increase in the basic state pension.
Uttarakhand State Created
Uttaranchal, later renamed Uttarakhand, becomes a separate state after being carved from Uttar Pradesh.
Election
Calls for a 2nd recount in Florida
Death of Adamantios Androutsopoulos
Adamantios Androutsopoulos dies in 2000.
Captain
Following Kevin Keegans resignation as England manager in October, Beckham is promoted to team captain by the caretaker manager Peter Taylor, and then keeps the role under new manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
Jharkhand State Created
The Bihar Reorganisation Act takes effect, establishing Jharkhand as a new state with Ranchi as its capital.
First International Appearance
Begins an international career spanning three major tournament victories.
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against the Netherlands.
Resignation of Gerald Corbett
Resigns after a 1 million pound pay off
Marriage
Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones marry at the New York Plaza Hotel
Marriage
Michael Douglas & Catherine Zeta-Jones marry at the New York Plaza Hotel
Economy of Chad
It is reported that $4 million of a $25 million bonus payment from the new oil project was used by the Chad Government to buy weapons
European Court Property Judgment
The European Court of Human Rights finds that Greece violated property rights by transferring former royal property to the state without compensation.
Death of Malcolm Bradbury
Death of Malcolm Bradbury
Royal Albert Hall Shows
Perform benefit shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
Third Commissioners Session
Chairs the third session of the UNMOVIC College.
UNMOVIC College Review
Commissioners assess preparations while Iraq remains closed to inspections.
Intercontinental Cup Two Goals Against Real Madrid
Scores twice in the opening six minutes as Boca Juniors defeat Real Madrid 2-1 to win the Intercontinental Cup.
Initial Barrier Planning Approved
Barak approves planning and financing for a barrier section intended to restrict vehicle crossings from parts of the West Bank into Israel.
December 200038 historical events
Arrest of Augusto Jose Ramon Pinochet
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Caravan of Death
Pinochet is indicted for "kidnapping" 75 opponents in the Caravan of Death case - Guzman advanced the charge of "kidnapping" as they were officially "disappeared:"
Historic Centre Listed
UNESCO inscribes Bruges historic centre as a World Heritage Site.
Lisbon Derby Victory
Guides Benfica to a 3-0 league victory over city rivals Sporting Lisbon.
Benfica Resignation
Resigns as Benfica manager after the club declines to extend his contract.
Nice European Council
Participates as leaders negotiate institutional changes intended to prepare the Union for a major enlargement.
Nice European Council
Represents Greece as leaders negotiate institutional changes intended to prepare the Union for enlargement.
Nice European Council
Represents Irish diplomacy as leaders negotiate institutional reforms for enlargement.
Nice European Council
Represents Italy as leaders negotiate institutional reforms intended to prepare the Union for enlargement.
Nice Treaty Political Agreement
Supports the political agreement on institutional reform reached at the end of the Nice European Council.
Nice Treaty Political Agreement
Supports the final political compromise on institutional reform reached at Nice.
Return to Presidency
Returns to the presidency after election victory.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the Nobel Prize for developing semiconductor heterostructures.
Semiconductor Heterostructures
The achievement marks semiconductor heterostructures as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Nice European Council
Chirac chaired the Nice European Council, which reached agreement on institutional reforms for future enlargement.
Nice Institutional Reform
Jospin represented the French government during negotiations that produced the Nice institutional settlement.
Election
Al Gore admits defeat to George Bush
Election
Al Gore admits defeat to George Bush
National Security Adviser
Appointed to serve as National Security Adviser, earns the nickname of "Warrior Princess," reflecting strong nerve and delicate manners, the first woman to occupy the post
Death of Kirsty MacColl
Death of Kirsty MacColl
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after performances for Barcelona and Portugal.
European Player Recognition
Becomes the second Portuguese player receiving the award.
Return to Presidency
Iliescu begins a further presidential term after winning the 2000 election.
Marriage
Madonna marries Guy Ritchie near Dornoch in Sutherland
Marriage
Madonna marries Guy Ritchie near Dornoch in Sutherland
Clinton Parameters
Presents bridging ideas on borders, Jerusalem, refugees and security.
First Arsenal Hat-Trick
Scores his first Arsenal hat-trick as the club defeat Leicester City 6-1 at Highbury.
Prime Minister of Romania
Nastase forms a government focused on Euro-Atlantic integration.
Ganymede December Flyby
Galileo performs a distant Ganymede encounter while coordinating broader Jupiter-system observations with Cassini.
Cassini Jupiter Flyby
Cassini makes its closest approach to Jupiter while using the planet for a gravity assist to Saturn.
Nobel Prize for Semiconductor Heterostructures
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for developing semiconductor heterostructures for high-speed and optoelectronics.
Retirement Announcement
Prepares to leave the House of Commons after more than fifty years as an MP.
Groningen First-Team Debut
Makes his senior debut for Groningen and quickly emerges as an outstanding young winger.
Clinton Parameters Consultations
Arafat considers the Clinton Parameters as the United States makes a final effort to bridge Israeli-Palestinian differences over permanent-status issues.
National Anthem
Putin sanctions the change of the National Anthem of Russia to restore the music of the pre-1991 Soviet anthem, but with new words
Nobel Prize for Semiconductor Heterostructures
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for semiconductor heterostructures used in high-speed and optoelectronic devices.
Galileo-Cassini Joint Jupiter Observations
Galileo and Cassini conduct complementary observations while Cassini passes through the Jupiter system.
Nobel Prize for Integrated Circuit
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for his part in the invention of the integrated circuit.
Refugee Camps
Record cold, drought, and civil war push an estimated 200,000 more Afghans into refugee camps
Batistuta Leaves Fiorentina as Club Icon
Gabriel Batistuta transfers to Roma after nine years of goals at Fiorentina, closing an extraordinary era for the Florence supporters.
Transfer to Lazio
Hernan Crespo leaves Parma to take up a new playing role with Lazio. Lazio spent heavily to sign the Argentine striker following his successful Parma years.
Vital Goals in Scudetto Race
Diego Simeone scores influential goals during Lazio's 1999–2000 title challenge, including a memorable winner against Juventus that helps narrow the championship race.
Midfield Distributor in Championship Side
Juan Sebastián Verón's distribution helps Lazio create chances across the 1999–2000 campaign, when the club completes the Serie A and Coppa Italia double.
Four Goals Against Liverpool
Scores all four Leeds United goals in a remarkable 4–3 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Elland Road.
Leeds United Striker Signing
Arrives at Leeds United from Celtic and adds a physical, technically skilled centre-forward to the club's ambitious squad.
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the FPO
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the SPO
FIFA Century Player Honour
Pelé shared FIFA's Player of the Century recognition with Diego Maradona following competing awards and voting processes.
Transfer to Galatasaray
Galatasaray completes the signing of Mario Jardel from Porto. The prolific Brazilian striker switched to Turkey after years of heavy scoring in Portuguese football.
Galatasaray Copenhagen Penalty Saves
Claudio Taffarel makes decisive saves in the UEFA Cup final shootout as Galatasaray overcome Arsenal after a goalless match in Copenhagen.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the BSP Supreme Council, 2nd term
Sydney Gold Squad Selection
Aaron Nguimbat is selected in Cameroon's Olympic football squad for the 2000 Games. The team completes the tournament by winning gold against Spain.
Olympic Gold for Cameroon Right Back
Lauren is among Cameroon's Olympic gold medal-winning players in 2000. The triumph precedes his success with Arsenal in England.
Olympic Gold Winning Defensive Squad
Serge Branco is part of Cameroon's Olympic gold medal-winning team. The victory represents a breakthrough for the country at the Summer Games.
Olympic Gold Medal Veteran Striker
Patrick M'Boma is part of the Cameroon squad that defeats Spain in the Sydney Olympics final. The triumph gives Cameroon an historic men's football gold medal.
Olympic Final Goal Against Spain
Samuel Eto'o scores Cameroon's equaliser against Spain in the Olympic football final. Cameroon go on to win the gold medal after a penalty shootout.
Olympic Winning Shootout Goalkeeper
Idriss Carlos Kameni keeps goal for Cameroon in the Sydney Olympic final against Spain. His country wins gold after a 2-2 draw and penalty shootout.
Cameroon Olympic Tournament Midfielder
Daniel N'Gom Komé participates in Cameroon's Sydney Olympic football campaign. The national side finishes with the gold medal after a final against Spain.
Olympic Gold Medal Campaign
Geremi takes part in Cameroon's Olympic gold medal campaign in Sydney. The team wins a tense final against Spain on penalties.
Sydney Olympic Champions Squad Member
Joël Epalle represents Cameroon in the 2000 Olympic men's football competition. His team takes the gold medal after overcoming Spain in the final.
Golden Goal Eliminates Brazil
Modeste M'Bami scores the golden goal against Brazil in the Olympic quarter-final. His extra-time strike sends Cameroon into the last four on the way to gold.
The Blind Assassin
Publication of "The Blind Assassin"
Portrait in Sepia
Allende published Portrait in Sepia, continuing her exploration of family histories across generations.
Chilean Goalscorer Becomes Italian Champion
Marcelo Salas contributes important goals as Lazio overtake Juventus on the final league day to claim the 1999–2000 Scudetto.
Constitution of Chile
Congress approves a constitutional amendment creating the status of "ex-president," which granted its owner immunity from prosecution and guaranteed him a financial allowance
Czech Star Wins Italian Double
Pavel Nedvěd's industry and attacking runs help Lazio win both the Serie A title and Coppa Italia in 2000 after a closely fought season.
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Safeguards Agreements Action Plan
The IAEA develops an action plan promoting comprehensive safeguards agreements and Additional Protocols.
Canonization
John Paul II declares More "absolute priority of God in the heart of public affairs"
Hyypia Named Liverpool Captain
Sami Hyypiä took over Liverpool's captaincy in 2000 and offered commanding performances in central defence during Gérard Houllier's rebuilding period.
The Gleaners and I
Directs The Gleaners and I, a documentary exploring gleaning and reuse in contemporary France.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for an oeuvre of universal validity, bitter insights and linguistic ingenuity opening new paths in Chinese literature.
Memory History Forgetting
Ricoeur publishes Memory, History, Forgetting, examining remembrance, historical representation and forgetting.
Anelka Returns to Childhood Club
Nicolas Anelka returned to Paris Saint-Germain after spells at Arsenal and Real Madrid, becoming a prominent attacking signing for the club.
Transfer to Arsenal
Sylvain Wiltord moves to Arsenal after playing for Bordeaux. Arsenal added the French European champion as a flexible forward capable of playing across the attack.
In July Road Movie
Directed In July, a road movie traveling from Germany toward Turkey.
In July Screenplay
Wrote the screenplay for In July, combining romance and a cross-European journey.
NPD
Mahler joins the National Democratic Party of Germany (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands, or NPD), an extreme nationalist party
Sierra Leone Court Agreement Reached
The United Nations and Sierra Leone agreed to establish a special court to prosecute serious crimes.
Erin Brockovich
Appears in "Erin Brockovich"
Knighthood
Knighted as Sir Maurice Micklewhite, CBE
Emmy Award
Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for If These Walls Could Talk 2
Golden Globe
Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for If These Walls Could Talk 2
The Gathering Storm
Playys Clementine Churchill in The Gathering Storm. If These Walls Could Talk 2 is an Emmy Award-winning 2000 television movie in the United States, broadcast on HBO
American Psycho
Stars as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho, a dark satire adapted from Bret Easton Ellis's novel.
Memento
Directs Memento, a neo-noir psychological thriller whose reverse chronology becomes central to the film's critical reputation.
Gladiator
Directs Gladiator, the Roman epic that wins the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Memento Screenplay
Writes the screenplay for Memento from a story by his brother Jonathan Nolan.
Drama
Stars in Monsignor Renard
To the Hermitage
Bradbury published To the Hermitage, a novel combining travel, scholarship and literary history.
White Teeth
Publication of "White Teeth"
No Ordinary World Album
Releases the studio album No Ordinary World.
Sex Pistols
The Julien Temple documentary "The Filth and the Fury", formulates as an attempt to tell the story from the bands point of view, in contrast to the earlier "Great Rock n Roll Swindle", told from McLaren's perspective
The Secret Language Of Birds
Releases, "The Secret Language Of Birds", solo
Heliocentric
The release of Wellers fifth solo studio album, and seventh solo effort overall, called "Heliocentric"
After five years of not releasing
After five years of not releasing any new music, Gabriel re-emergedswith OVO, a soundtrack for the live Millennium Dome Show in London in 2000
Little James
"Standing on the Shoulder of Giants", first song written by Liam rather than Noel, "Little James", a childlike melody written for Kensits son James Kerr
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants
"Standing on the Shoulder of Giants", first song written by Liam rather than Noel, "Little James", a childlike melody written for Kensits son James Kerr
Stranglers
Joins The Stranglers on guitar, later becoming one of the band's principal vocalists.
Sing When Youre Winning
"Sing When Youre Winning", is released, the album contains the controversial single Rock DJ, which reaches number 1 in the UK
Rock DJ
Releases Rock DJ, a provocative pop single with a widely discussed music video.
Budget Policy
The 2000 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2000 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Freedom of Information Act is passed, introduces a public "right to know" in relation to public bodies
Election
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, creates the Electoral Commission to regulate elections and referendums and party spending to an extent
Elector
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, creates the Electoral Commission to regulate elections and referendums and party spending to an extent
Legislation
The Transport Act creates the Strategic Rail Authority
Legislation
The Transport Act creates the Strategic Rail Authority. The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, creates the Electoral Commission to regulate elections and referendums and party spending to an extent. The Freedom of Information Act is passed, introduces a public "right to know" in relation to public bodies
Mobile Phone Licences
The Government earns 22.47 billion pounds from the sale of mobile phone licences
Referendum
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act, creates the Electoral Commission to regulate elections and referendums and party spending to an extent
Reform of Government
The Transport Act creates the Strategic Rail Authority
Sale-Mobile Phones Licences
The Government earns 22.47 billion pounds from the sale of mobile phone licences
Freedom of Information Act
Freedom of Information Act 2000 creates public rights of access to information held by public authorities
NHS Walk-in Centres Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
NHS Walk-in Centres NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
NHS Walk-in Centres
During Tony Blair's government, nHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide easier access to a range of health services.
Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act
Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 creates the Electoral Commission
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 regulates interception and surveillance powers
Terrorism Act
Terrorism Act 2000 creates a permanent statutory framework for terrorism offences and powers
Commission for Health Improvement
The Commission for Health Improvement begins work as an independent inspectorate reviewing clinical governance and the quality of care delivered by NHS organisations.
Independent Sector Capacity Partnership
The government develops arrangements for the NHS to purchase additional treatment from independent providers as one method of increasing capacity and reducing waits.
NHS Walk-In Centres
NHS walk-in centres are introduced to provide convenient nurse-led assessment and treatment for minor illness and injury without a conventional GP appointment.
Trident
Geoff Hoon oversees defence policy while Trident remains central to Britain's nuclear posture
Conservative Euroscepticism Criticism
Criticises the Conservative leadership's increasingly Eurosceptic stance and argues that withdrawal from European influence would damage British interests.
Copley Medal
Awarded the Copley Medal of the Royal Society
The Universe in a Nutshell
"The Universe in a Nutshell" is winner of the Aventis Prizes for Science Books 2002. Publication of "The Universe in a Nutshell"
Ulysses Second South Polar Passage
Directs scientific interpretation as Ulysses revisits the southern solar polar region near solar maximum and measures a more irregular solar-wind environment than during its first polar pass.
Different Approach to Cosmology
Publishes A Different Approach to Cosmology with Burbidge and Narlikar.
Historic Frome River Route Reassessed
Conservation and waterfront history discussions renewed attention to the artificial changes in Bristol's river geography. It changed the balance between navigation and flood control.
Portsmouth Industrial Buildings Receive Conservation Attention
The historic workshops were evaluated as important surviving examples of early nineteenth century factory engineering. The machinery required unusually accurate metalworking and maintenance.
Higgs Boson
Sees the LEP collider finish operations without a confirmed Higgs discovery, leaving the particle as a central target for future collider experiments.
Peerage
Created Baron Coe of Ranmore in the County of Surrey
Bronze Medal
Winnner of a bronze medal as a member of the British team pursuit squad in his first Olympic appearance at the 2000 Summer Olympics
OBE
Awarded an OBE
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
MBE
Appointed a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Villa FA Cup Final Captain
Gareth Southgate captained Aston Villa against Chelsea in the 2000 FA Cup final, which was the last played at the old Wembley Stadium.
Assist in Wembley Promotion Final
Jamie Clapham delivers the cross that Marcus Stewart heads in for Ipswich Town’s third goal against Barnsley during the successful 2000 play-off final.
Central Defence in Wembley Success
John McGreal plays in Ipswich Town’s defensive line against Barnsley during the 2000 play-off final, helping the side withstand late pressure before a fourth goal.
Promotion Final Defensive Leadership
Mark Venus starts in the Ipswich Town defence for the 2000 play-off final, contributing to the 4–2 win that brings Premier League football back to Portman Road.
Transfer to Leeds United
Rio Ferdinand joins Leeds United from West Ham United. Leeds broke the British transfer record for a defender to strengthen its Champions League ambitions.
Veteran Defender Wembley Equaliser
Tony Mowbray heads Ipswich Town level in the 2000 First Division play-off final, giving the team an immediate response after Barnsley’s early opening goal.
England Victory Over Germany at Euro 2000
Keegan oversees England's 1–0 group-stage victory against Germany at Euro 2000, with Alan Shearer's headed goal providing a notable success amid a difficult tournament.
Shearer Heads Keegan England Past Germany
Alan Shearer scores the decisive header as England beat Germany 1–0 in Euro 2000, delivering one of the national team's defining results under Kevin Keegan.
Second Tier Championship Goals
Hunt scores regularly as Charlton Athletic secure the First Division championship and promotion to the Premier League.
Playoff Final Starting Striker
David Johnson starts up front for Ipswich Town in the 2000 First Division play-off final but departs early with a shoulder injury before the team defeats Barnsley.
Playoff Final Header
Marcus Stewart heads Ipswich Town’s third goal in the 2000 First Division play-off final after a Jamie Clapham cross, helping open a decisive advantage over Barnsley.
Sheffield United Academy Breakthrough
Tonge emerged from Sheffield United's youth ranks, becoming a creative central midfielder as the club sought a return to the top flight.
Quinn's Link Play During Seventh Place Finish
Quinn's aerial ability and partnership with Kevin Phillips help newly promoted Sunderland finish seventh in the Premier League.
Playoff Final Comeback Goal
Richard Naylor comes off the bench and scores Ipswich Town’s second goal against Barnsley in the 2000 play-off final, turning a level contest into a lead.
Playoff Final Penalty Save
Richard Wright saves Darren Barnard’s penalty in the first half of the 2000 play-off final, keeping Ipswich Town level with Barnsley before its second-half scoring surge.
Premier League Title Defence
Ferguson directs Manchester United to another Premier League championship, with the team retaining the title comfortably after the previous season’s treble.
First Division Championship Promotion
Curbishley steers Charlton Athletic to the 1999-2000 First Division title and an immediate return to the Premier League.
European Championship
Comes under fire for tactical naivety, comes to a head during the unsuccessful Euro 2000 campaign, as England beat Germany, but lost 3-2 to both Romania and Portugal
England Victory Over Germany at Euro Finals
Beckham started England's 1–0 victory over Germany at Euro 2000 in Charleroi. His midfield role contributed to a rare major-tournament win over a longstanding rival.
Euro 2000 England Campaign
Beckham represented England at the European Championship co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. Despite beating Germany, England were eliminated in the group stage after defeats to Portugal and Romania.
First England Captaincy Against Italy
Caretaker coach Peter Taylor selected Beckham to captain England in a friendly against Italy. The responsibility began a lengthy spell in which the Manchester United midfielder led the national side.
Fourth Manchester United League Title
Beckham remained a vital wide midfielder as Manchester United won the 1999–2000 Premier League title. His service from the right and accurate distribution complemented the team's attacking depth.
West Ham Midfield Partnership With Joe Cole
Lampard establishes himself alongside younger academy graduates at West Ham, supplying passing range and forward runs from midfield.
O'Neil Makes Portsmouth First Team Breakthrough
O'Neil begins his first-team career at Portsmouth as a teenager and develops into a regular central midfielder in subsequent seasons.
UEFA Cup Semi-Final Midfield Role
Offers goals and energetic running from midfield as Leeds United advances to the UEFA Cup semi-finals before falling to Galatasaray.
High-Intensity Merseyside Derby Midfield
Gerrard becomes an increasingly important figure in Liverpool’s derbies with Everton, using pressing and ball-winning to support the central midfield.
Liverpool Midfield Role Under Houllier
Gerrard establishes himself as a key player under Gérard Houllier, bringing ball-winning energy and long passing to a reshaped Liverpool team.
Seitaridis Establishes Panathinaikos Role
Giourkas Seitaridis joins Panathinaikos from PAS Giannina and develops into a dependable right-back. His performances in Athens help prepare him for a prominent international career.
Icelandic Striker Signs for Chelsea
Eiður Guðjohnsen leaves Bolton for Chelsea and begins a six-year spell marked by intelligent link-up play and prolific partnerships in attack.
Playoff Promotion Captain
Matt Holland captains Ipswich Town at Wembley in the 2000 First Division play-off final, anchoring the midfield as the club secures promotion.
Player of the Year
Keane takes the writers award for imposing control over Manchester United’s midfield and setting the competitive standards behind their league success.
European Competition Development
Develops into a first-team midfielder while Leeds United competes domestically and in Europe under David O'Leary.
Baudolino
Eco published Baudolino, a historical fantasy about storytelling and belief in the Middle Ages.
Lazio Captain Celebrates League and Cup Double
Alessandro Nesta leads the defence as Lazio win Serie A and the Coppa Italia in the same season, completing a historic domestic double.
Favalli Completes Italian Double with Lazio
Giuseppe Favalli's reliable performances at full-back support Lazio's second league championship and their accompanying Coppa Italia victory.
Chelsea Trophy Campaign Completed by Vialli
The trophy goes to Chelsea as Vialli's side overcome Aston Villa by 1-0.
Scissor Kick Goal Against Wimbledon
Paolo Di Canio scores an extraordinary airborne volley against Wimbledon at Upton Park, a goal widely celebrated for its technique and timing.
Schwoch's Promotion-Season Goals
Stefan Schwoch delivered important attacking contributions as Napoli earned promotion from Serie B to Serie A in 2000.
Marchegiani Adds Scudetto to Goalkeeping Career
Luca Marchegiani provides experience and positioning behind the Lazio defence as the club edges Juventus to the Serie A title.
Chelsea Recruits Italian Coach
Ranieri takes charge at Chelsea following the dismissal of Gianluca Vialli and begins a four-season transformation.
Novellino Wins Promotion to Serie A
Walter Novellino coached Napoli to promotion from Serie B in 1999–2000, restoring the club to Italy's top division.
2000 FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores Chelsea's winner against Aston Villa in the last final at the old Wembley.
Final Lazio Season Brings Double
Roberto Mancini finishes his playing career amid Lazio's league-and-cup double, having supplied experience and creative passing to the ambitious squad.
Legendary Historical Status
Modern historians generally classify Itoku among Japan's legendary early emperors because no contemporary evidence confirms his reign.
Development Planning
Promotes development planning during the early post-ASEAN period
Late Defensive Substitute at Wembley
Fabian Wilnis joins the action as a late substitute in Ipswich Town’s 2000 promotion final against Barnsley, reinforcing the team as it protects its lead.
Late Wembley Promotion Goal
Martijn Reuser enters as a substitute and scores a late breakaway goal against Barnsley, sealing Ipswich Town’s 4–2 victory in the 2000 play-off final.
Set Piece Contribution to Playoff Final
Jim Magilton takes the corner from which Tony Mowbray equalises against Barnsley in the 2000 play-off final, demonstrating his set-piece value to Ipswich Town.
Strategic Plans Division
Khalid Kidwai becomes the founding head of the Strategic Plans Division supporting Pakistan's nuclear command-and-control system.
UNMIBH Service
Faisal Shahkar begins service with the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Intifada, 2nd
The Second Intifada begins after Ariel Sharon visits the Temple Mount and violence spreads across Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank.
Election
Re-elected President of Poland
Barcelona Departure
Leaves Barcelona for Real Madrid in one of the most controversial transfers in Spanish football.
Galatasaray European Final Leadership
Gheorghe Hagi directs Galatasaray’s attack during the UEFA Cup-winning campaign, providing creativity and experience even though he is sent off in extra time of the final against Arsenal.
Galatasaray Decisive Final Penalty
Gheorghe Popescu converts the concluding penalty against Arsenal to secure Galatasaray’s UEFA Cup victory after extra time fails to separate the sides.
Long Distance or the Slavic Accent
Publication of "Long Distance, ili Slavyanskyi Akcent" ("Long Distance or the Slavic Accent")
Long Distance, ili Slavyanskyi Akcent" ("Long Distance or the Slavic Accent")
Publication of "Long Distance, ili Slavyanskyi Akcent" ("Long Distance or the Slavic Accent")
Long Distance, ili Slavyanskyi Akcent
Publication of "Long Distance, ili Slavyanskyi Akcent" ("Long Distance or the Slavic Accent")
Constitution of Russia
Putin divides Russias 89 regions into 7 federal districts headed by a Kremlin representative
Publishes Midnight Diaries
Publishes a memoir of his second presidential term, political struggles and decision to resign.
Retirement from Active Politics
Lives largely outside day-to-day politics after leaving the presidency while occasionally commenting on public affairs.
Discovery of Livermorium
Leads collaborative experiments that produce atoms of element 116, later named livermorium, through fusion of heavy nuclei.
Celta Vigo Creative Midfield Leader
Mostovoi establishes himself as one of Celta Vigo's most influential attacking midfielders, driving play during the Spanish club's strong turn-of-the-century campaigns.
Set-Piece Specialist Secures Scudetto
Siniša Mihajlović supports Lazio's title victory with long-range free kicks and defensive experience, forming part of the squad that wins an Italian double.
Tenerife Returns to First Division
Benítez takes over Tenerife and guides the club toward a promotion campaign after a spell away from club management.
Racing Ferrol Move
Emery moves to Racing Ferrol after his spell with Toledo and continues playing as a midfielder in the Spanish professional divisions.
United Nations
Appointed Head of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission
Eriksson Leads Lazio to Domestic Double
Sven-Göran Eriksson oversees Lazio's second Serie A title and adds the Italian Cup, completing an exceptionally successful season in Rome.
Prime Minister of Taiwan
Appointed Prime Minister of Taiwan
Resignation of Suleyman Demirel
Forced to resign by the military over concerns about terrorism
Galatasaray European Captaincy
Bulent Korkmaz captains Galatasaray through their historic UEFA Cup final and plays through an injury to help the defence withstand Arsenal’s attacks.
Galatasaray Attacking Support in Europe
Arif Erdem supplies movement and attacking options for Galatasaray during the campaign that culminates in the club’s first UEFA Cup title.
Galatasaray European Forward Line
Hakan Sukur leads Galatasaray’s frontline during a season in which the club claims both the Turkish league championship and the UEFA Cup.
Galatasaray UEFA Cup Triumph
Fatih Terim manages Galatasaray to a UEFA Cup final victory over Arsenal on penalties in Copenhagen, making the Istanbul club the first Turkish side to win a major UEFA trophy.
Galatasaray Young Midfielder European Title
Emre Belozoglu contributes youthful energy to Galatasaray’s midfield as the team wins its fourth consecutive Turkish league championship and the UEFA Cup.
Galatasaray Midfield European Double
Okan Buruk helps Galatasaray control midfield battles across a season that ends with a domestic league title and European silverware.
Galatasaray Wide Attacking Role
Hasan Sas offers direct running and wide attacking support during Galatasaray’s successful 1999–2000 season in domestic and UEFA competition.
Academy Award
Wins an Oscar for "The Last King of Scotland" as Idi Amin
If These Walls Could Talk 2
If These Walls Could Talk 2 is an Emmy Award-winning 2000 television movie in the United States, broadcast on HBO, directed by Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge
If These Walls Could Talk 2
If These Walls Could Talk 2 is an Emmy Award-winning 2000 television movie in the United States, broadcast on HBO, directed by Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge
A Shot at Glory
Stars in A Shot at Glory
Mission: Impossible II
Stars in Mission: Impossible II
Rules of Engagement
Stars in Rules of Engagement. Clint Eastwood directs and stars in Space Cowboys alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Garner
Unbreakable
Stars as comic-book theorist Elijah Price in M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable.
Golden Bear for Magnolia
The film Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2000 Berlin International Film Festival.
Dr T and the Women Film
Robert Altman directed Dr T and the Women in 2000, a comedy about a Dallas gynecologist and the women in his life.
Small Time Crooks Film
In 2000, Woody Allen made Small Time Crooks, a caper comedy about burglars whose accidental business becomes a sensation.
Space Cowboys
Directs and stars in Space Cowboys with Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Garner.
Career Golden Lion
Receives the Venice Film Festival Career Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
Gertrude and Claudius
Publication of "Gertrude and Claudius"
Portrait Of The Artist As An Old Man
Publication of "Portrait Of The Artist As An Old Man"
House of Leaves
Publication of "House of Leaves"
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Publication of "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay"
Essential Rarities
Releases Essential Rarities to wider audiences.
Jupiter Joint Observation Campaign
Galileo and Cassini conduct coordinated measurements of Jupiter's atmosphere, magnetosphere and surrounding space during Cassini's approach.
Ganymede Subsurface Ocean Evidence
Galileo magnetic data support the possibility of a conductive saltwater layer beneath Ganymede's surface.
One Hundred Years of Rotating Galaxies
Rubin's perspective on the history of the work on galaxy movements is presented in a review, "One Hundred Years of Rotating Galaxies," for the Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Rotation of Galaxies
Rubin's perspective on the history of the work on galaxy movements is presented in a review, "One Hundred Years of Rotating Galaxies," for the Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Epsilon Eridani b
Leads radial-velocity work establishing a giant planet around nearby Epsilon Eridani.
Outer Jovian Moon Survey
A survey led by Sheppard identifies several previously unknown irregular moons around Jupiter.
Rediscovery of Themisto
Helps recover the lost Jovian moon Themisto, allowing its orbit to be established securely.
Epsilon Eridani b
Contributes long-term radial-velocity measurements supporting Epsilon Eridani b.
Vacuum Energy and Cosmic Acceleration
Weinberg examines the cosmological constant and vacuum energy after the discovery of acceleration, emphasizing the unresolved theoretical origin of the observed energy scale.
Bankruptcy
Evicted from his 434-acre (175 hectare) estate in New Jersey
De Lorean Time
De Lorean founds De Lorean Time, selling expensive watches over the Internet
Award
Named sports person of the century by the BBC
Sports Person of the Century
Named sports person of the century by the BBC
Its Not About the Bike
Publishes his memoirs, "Its Not About the Bike"
Jesse Owens International Trophy
Worlds Most Outstanding Athlete Award, Jesse Owens International Trophy
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 2nd time
his memoirs, "Its Not
Publishes his memoirs, "Its Not About the Bike"
memoirs, "Its Not
Publishes his memoirs, "Its Not About the Bike"
US Open
Winner of the womens US tennis open
Election
The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein
Invasion of Iraq
The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein
Iraq Liberation Act
The United States Republican Party's campaign platform in the US presidential election, 2000 called for "full implementation" of the Iraq Liberation Act and removal of Hussein
Farm Occupations
Government-backed land occupations accelerate the fast-track redistribution programme.
Constitution of Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
Election
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
Movement for Democratic Change
Zanu-PF narrowly fights off a challenge from the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, but loses its power to change the constitution
Rediscovery of The Return of the Soldier
Scholars continued examining West's treatment of wartime trauma in The Return of the Soldier.
Orgreave Justice Campaign
Campaigners continued to seek acknowledgement of what happened to miners arrested at Orgreave.