First Woman President Elected
Tarja Halonen became the first woman to serve as president of Finland. Her election was a landmark for political representation in the country.
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2000 in Finland
Explore 2 historical events and records for Finland in 2000.
Historical records for Finland in 2000
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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.
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