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October 2000 was the tenth month of that century leap year. The month, which began on a Sunday, ended on a Tuesday after 31 days.

Portal:Current events

This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from October 2000.

October 1, 2000 (2000-10-01) (Sunday) The 2000 Summer Olympics close in Sydney, Australia. Incorporation of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited & Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited under the Indian Companies Act, 1956. October 2000 events (Israel) – 12 Arab citizens of Israel are killed by Israeli security forces after a riot/violent demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians under military rule in the West Bank and Gaza. October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) (Thursday) Arts and culture The Beatles release a hardcover book version of The Beatles Anthology, containing newly published photos and interviews with band members. The book went straight to the top of the New York Times bestsellers list. Business and economy EMI and Warner Music Group withdraw their application to the European Commission for a proposed $20 billion merger due to regulators' concerns. The merger would have concentrated 80% of the European music business into the hands of just four major labels. Politics President Slobodan Milošević leaves office after widespread demonstrations throughout Serbia and the withdrawal of Russian support. This political event became known as 5th October Revolution in Serbia. October 11, 2000 (2000-10-11) (Wednesday) 250 million US gallons (950,000 m3) of coal sludge spill in Martin County, Kentucky. Considered a greater environmental disaster than the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Sports software company Recreational Technologies ends its attempt to become the primary provider of MLB scouting software, laying off 90% of its development staff. October 12, 2000 (2000-10-12) (Thursday) Armed conflicts and attacks In Aden, Yemen, the USS Cole is badly damaged by two suicide bombers who placed a small boat laden with explosives alongside the United States Navy destroyer, killing 17 crew members and wounding at least 39. Arts and culture The Lowry theatre and gallery centre in Salford, England is officially open by the Queen Elizabeth II. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow is consecrated. Disasters and accidents Taking off from a grass strip at a lodge in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, a Piper PA-24 Comanche piloted by Colorado State Representative Gary McPherson is unable to gain altitude and crashes into the trees, killing McPherson and two people on board. October 18, 2000 (2000-10-18) (Wednesday) Hatfield rail crash, United Kingdom: Part of a rail shatters as a passenger train passes over it; four people are killed, 70 are injured. October 22, 2000 (2000-10-22) (Sunday) The Mainichi Shinbun newspaper exposes Japanese archeologist Shinichi Fujimura as a fraud. October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23) (Monday) Rodney Anoa'i (professional wrestler) died in Liverpool at the age of 34. October 26, 2000 (2000-10-26) (Thursday) Arts and culture Pakistani authorities announce that their police have found an apparently ancient mummy of a Persian Princess in the province of Balochistan. Iran, Pakistan and the Taliban all claim the mummy until Pakistan announces it is a modern-day fake on April 17, 2001. Science and technology Sony's PlayStation 2 is released in North America with 27 launch titles. Bringing Out the Dead is the last film to be released on LaserDisc by a major studio. Sports 2000 World Series The New York Yankees defeat the New York Mets in Game 5 of the 2000 World Series, 4–1, to win their 26th World Series title. This is the first Subway Series matchup between the two crosstown rivals. October 30, 2000 (2000-10-30) (Monday) The last Multics machine is shut down. October 31, 2000 (2000-10-31) (Tuesday) Arts and culture Napster and BMG Music announce a partnership that would change the website into a subscription-based service offering legal downloads. Disasters and accidents Singapore Airlines Flight 006 collides with an excavator in the Chiang Kai-shek International Airport, killing 83 of the 179 people on board and injuring 71 of the 96 survivors.

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