The year 2000!

Here are some interesting facts about the year 2000:

*World Events:*

1. Y2K bug (Millennium Bug) feared to cause global computer chaos, but ultimately had minimal impact.
2. The dot-com bubble bursts, leading to a significant economic downturn.
3. The Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia.
4. The International Space Station (ISS) was occupied for the first time.

*Technology:*

1. The first camera phone was released (Sharp J-SH04).
2. Windows ME and Windows 2000 were released by Microsoft.
3. The PlayStation 2 (PS2) was released, becoming the best-selling console of all time.
4. Broadband internet began to gain popularity.

*Music:*

1. Top artists: Britney Spears, NSYNC, Eminem, and Destiny's Child.
2. Popular albums: "No Strings Attached" (NSYNC), "The Marshall Mathers LP" (Eminem).
3. Grammy Awards: Santana won Record of the Year for "Smooth".

*Movies:*

1. Top films: "Mission: Impossible II," "Meet the Parents," "Chocolat."
2. Academy Awards: "Gladiator" won Best Picture.

*Sports:*

1. The St. Louis Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV.
2. The New York Yankees won the World Series.
3. Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open.

*Economy:*

1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average peaked at 11,722.
2. Unemployment rate in the US: 4%.
3. Average gas price: $1.55 per gallon.

*Other Notable Events:*

1. The Human Genome Project announced a working draft of the human genome.
2. The Russian submarine Kursk sank.
3. The Reality TV show "Survivor" premiered.