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May 16, 2000

May 16, 2000, was a Tuesday. It was 24 years, 6 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on May 16, 2000:

  • The final episode of "Rosie and Jim" is aired on television.
  • Pop star Britney Spears releases her album "Oops!... I Did It Again".
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 16, 2000:

  • United States: "Maria Maria" by Santana
  • United Kingdom: "Oops I Did It Again" by Britney Spears

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 16, 2000

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
  • He Wasn't Man Enough - Toni Braxton
  • Breathe - Faith Hill
  • Thong Song - Sisqo
  • Say My Name - Destiny's Child
Play the top songs from 2000
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 2000. Take a trip back to the peak days of Britney Spears, blink-182, Faith Hill, Sisqo and NSYNC.
Gladiator

Top movie

The movie "Gladiator" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 8,956 days ago. Approximately 299 months have passed. It was the 137th day of 2000, in week 20. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 24 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 2000 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 100 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 16, 2000

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, May 16, 2000. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2000 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.

In America, the song "Maria Maria" by Santana is at the top of the singles charts, while "Oops I Did It Again" by Britney Spears is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Gladiator is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

A relatively new form of communication called "text messaging" is becoming more widespread. Although the technology has been around since the mid-1990s, it was only recently that cell providers allowed users to send SMS messages to people on different networks. The Nokia 3210 is currently one of the most popular cellphones on the market. In technology news, more and more music companies are beginning to release MP3 players. The new MP3 format means that music listeners are able to listen to multiple albums on the go.

It's the year 2000, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Christina Aguilera, Faith Hill, Savage Garden, Destiny's Child, Santana, Sisqó, Creed, Aaliyah and Enrique Iglesias. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as David Tomlinson, Walter Matthau, Yokozuna, and Kirsty MacColl would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Walker, Texas Ranger", "JAG", and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Dino Crisis", "FIFA 2000", "Rayman 2: The Great Escape", and "The Sims". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Rugrats", "Men in Black: The Series", "The Powerpuff Girls", and "Bob the Builder". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation (PS1), the Game Boy Color, Road Champs bikes, and Poo-Chi (robot dog).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 16, 2000, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2000 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 16, 2000 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 16, 2000.

  • Eurovision 2000.

    Eurovision 2000

    The 2000 Eurovision song contest was held in Stockholm, Sweden. Denmark won the contest with the song "Fly on the Wings of Love" by the Olsen Brothers.
  • The dot-com bubble bursts.

    The dot-com bubble bursts

    A speculative stock market bubble in technology was beginning to burst. This led to online shopping companies such as Pets.com and Webvan being forced to shut down. During one week in April, the Nasdaq composite index fell by 25%.
  • U2 - "Beautiful Day"

    U2 - "Beautiful Day"

    The song "Beautiful Day" by Irish rock band U2 went on to win a Grammy for 2000's Record of the Year.
  • VCRs are being phased out.

    VCRs are being phased out

    Although many people were still using VCRs to play movies, more and more households were beginning to replace them with DVD players.
  • 2000 in music.

    2000 in music

    Popular music artists in 2000 included Christina Aguilera, Eiffel 65, Céline Dion, Montell Jordan, Santana, Faith Hill, Sisqó, Destiny's Child, N Sync, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, Matchbox Twenty, Mya, 3 Doors Down, Backstreet Boys, and Eminem.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2000.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2000

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2000 were Julia Roberts, George Lucas, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, Michael Jordan, The Rolling Stones, Tiger Woods, The Backstreet Boys, Cher and Steven Spielberg.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2000?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2000?

    In 2000, the best NBA players were Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd, Gary Payton, Karl Malone, Grant Hill, Alonzo Mourning, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Chris Webber, Vince Carter, David Robinson, Eddie Jones and Stephon Marbury.
  • Time Person of the Year 2000.

    Time Person of the Year 2000

    President-elect George W. Bush was named Time Person of the Year in 2000. This was after he defeated Democratic Party candidate Al Gore in a controversial presidential election that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
  • 2000 in movies.

    2000 in movies

    Movies released in 2000 included Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Cast Away, What Women Want, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Meet the Parents, The Perfect Storm, X-Men, What Lies Beneath, Snatch, Almost Famous, Memento, Traffic, Final Destination and Scary Movie.
  • Jennifer Lopez.

    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer Jennifer Loper (aka J. Lo) topped the FHM sexiest woman list in both 2000 and 2001.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2000, the best soccer players were Luís Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Andriy Shevchenko, Thierry Henry, Alessandro Nesta, Rivaldo, Gabriel Batistuta, Gaizka Mendieta, Raúl, Paolo Maldini and David Beckham.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.
  • Gladiator.

    Gladiator

    The historical film "Gladiator" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2000.
  • Wallpaper is quickly dying off.

    Wallpaper is quickly dying off

    Wallpaper was quickly disappearing from people's homes during the early 2000s. By this stage, minimalist interior design trends were in vogue, and many people had already made the switch to using paint.
  • People are buying MP3 players.

    People are buying MP3 players

    More and more MP3 players started to arrive on the market during the early 2000s. This included the Samsung YEPP, the Creative NOMAD Jukebox, and the Apple iPod. Although most of us did not know it at the time, the MP3 marked the beginning of the end for the CD format and, in turn, the music stores that sold them.
  • Big Mouth Billy Bass.

    Big Mouth Billy Bass

    A singing prop fish called "Big Mouth Billy Bass" became a huge fad during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The fish sang and moved to songs such as "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin and "Take Me To The River" by Al Green.
  • Pokémon Mania.

    Pokémon Mania

    Pokémon was quickly becoming one of the most popular franchises in the world. Trading cards, toys, and handheld games were all big sellers. In its first year, the Pokémon franchise grossed over $1 billion in sales.
  • Nokia 3210.

    Nokia 3210

    The Nokia 3210 was released in March 1999. Over the course of the next year, it went on to become one of the most popular cellphones in history.
  • Text messaging is exploding in popularity.

    Text messaging is exploding in popularity

    Text messaging exploded between 1999 and 2001. This was due to the fact that more and more people were buying cellphones. Furthermore, providers were starting to allow users to send SMS messages to contacts on other networks.
  • The Game Boy Color.

    The Game Boy Color

    The Game Boy Color was the go-to handheld device for gamers. Notable games included Wario Land 3, Donkey Kong Country, and the various Pokémon releases.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • Pagers are dying out.

    Pagers are dying out

    Pagers started to die out at the end of the 1990s. This was due to the growing availability of cellphones. Pagers were small devices that allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message in question was a memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Landline phones are still popular... for now.

    Landline phones are still popular... for now

    Although most houses still had landline telephones, they were starting to slowly die out due to the increasing availability of cellphones.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 16, 2000.

  • April 18, 2000: Eminem releases his single "The Real Slim Shady".
  • April 19, 2000: Charles Barkley plays his final NBA game.
  • May 3, 2000: The first version of the file sharing program Limewire is released.
  • May 5, 2000:
    • The movie Gladiator (2000) is released.
    • The last episode of the TV show "Boy Meets World" is broadcasted.
    • Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton are married in Las Vegas after dating for two months.
    • The computer virus ILOVEYOU attacks computers worldwide.
  • May 6, 2000: The Provisional IRA begins to decommission its weapons.
  • May 7, 2000: Vladimir Putin is inaugurated as the President of Russia.
  • May 14, 2000:
    • Football: Wimbledon are relegated from the Premier League.
    • Wrestling: The British Bulldog has his last ever WWF fight against Eddie Guerrero.
  • May 15, 2000: The video game "Vagrant Story" is released for the PlayStation 1.
  • This date: May 16, 2000
  • May 17, 2000: The last episode of "Beverly Hills, 90210" is aired.
  • May 19, 2000: Road Trip (2000) is released.
  • May 20, 2000: FA Cup Final: A 73rd minute goal from Roberto Di Matteo helps Chelsea secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.
  • May 21, 2000: Wrestling: The Undertaker returns to the WWF under his "American Bad Ass" persona.
  • May 23, 2000:
    • Eminem releases his album The Marshall Mathers LP.
    • Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley announce that they have ended their relationship.
    • The Smashing Pumpkins announce that they will be breaking up at the end of 2000.
  • May 24, 2000:
    • Mission: Impossible II (2000) is released in movie theaters.
    • Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League after they defeat Valencia 3-0.
  • May 31, 2000: The first episode of the reality competition series "Survivor" is aired on TV.
  • June 2, 2000: The comedy film "Big Momma's House" is released.
  • June 6, 2000: Rapper DMX releases his single "Party Up (Up in Here)".
  • June 9, 2000: The film Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) is released in movie theaters.
  • June 10, 2000: The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship starts in Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • June 12, 2000: Boy band NSYNC release their song "It's Gonna Be Me".

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on May 16, 2000

TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 16, 2000:

TV shows from May 2000.

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Roswell
Roswell
Angel
Angel
Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The Royle Family
The Royle Family

Cars in 2000

2000 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Celta, the Pontiac Aztek, the Ford Escape, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203), the Ford Mondeo (second generation), and the Honda Civic (seventh generation).

Cars in 2000.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 16, 2000

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2000:

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Little Bill
Little Bill

Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
The Amanda Show
The Amanda Show
Roswell
Roswell
Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Digimon Adventure
Digimon Adventure
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2000

Toys and games that were popular in 2000:

Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Bendos
Bendos
The "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" boardgame
The "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" boardgame
Powerpuff Girls Dolls
Powerpuff Girls Dolls
Eloise Doll
Eloise Doll
Rocket the Wonder Dog
Rocket the Wonder Dog
Harry Potter Trivia Game
Harry Potter Trivia Game
Bop It Extreme
Bop It Extreme
LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge
LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge
WWF action figures
WWF action figures
Road Champs bikes
Road Champs bikes
Amazing Ally
Amazing Ally
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2000.

Syphon Filter 2 2000
Syphon Filter 2
Dead or Alive 2 2000
Dead or Alive 2
Resident Evil - Code: Veronica 2000
Resident Evil - Code: Veronica
Pokémon Stadium 2000
Pokémon Stadium
The Sims 2000
The Sims
Crazy Taxi 2000
Crazy Taxi
Gran Turismo 2 1999
Gran Turismo 2
Unreal Tournament 1999
Unreal Tournament
Donkey Kong 64 1999
Donkey Kong 64
Medal of Honor 1999
Medal of Honor
Rayman 2: The Great Escape 1999
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
FIFA 2000 1999
FIFA 2000

Were you born on May 16, 2000?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2000.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 16, 2006, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 16.

Liberace

Liberace

American pianist Deceased
Born on May 16, 1919
He was not alive on this date.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Actor
Born on May 16, 1953
He turned 47 on this day in 2000.

Krist Novoselic

Krist Novoselic

Nirvana
Born on May 16, 1965
He turned 35 on this day in 2000.

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Singer
Born on May 16, 1966
She turned 34 on this day in 2000.

David Boreanaz

David Boreanaz

Actor
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 31 on this day in 2000.

Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson

TV presenter
Born on May 16, 1969
He turned 31 on this day in 2000.

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling

Actress
Born on May 16, 1973
She turned 27 on this day in 2000.

Wee Man

Wee Man

Stunt performer
Born on May 16, 1973
He turned 27 on this day in 2000.

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Actress
Born on May 16, 1977
She turned 23 on this day in 2000.

Chris Watts

Chris Watts

Murderer
Born on May 16, 1985
He turned 15 on this day in 2000.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox

American actress
Born on May 16, 1986
She turned 14 on this day in 2000.

Omos

Omos

Wrestler
Born on May 16, 1994
He turned 6 on this day in 2000.

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on May 16, 2000.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 16, 2000 was most likely conceived around August 24, 1999.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 16, 2000 is close to February 6, 2001.

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Stats for May 16, 2000

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 16, 2000:

  • 8,956 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,279 weeks have passed.
  • 773,802,000 seconds have passed since May 16, 2000.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 902,769,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 399,281,832,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 128,967,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 66,546,972 steps. That's roughly 29,576 miles.
  • 9,285,624 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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