What Happened on December 6, 2000

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Great Court of the British Museum redesigned with the largest covered courtyard in Europe by Foster & Partners opened by Queen Elizabeth II [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Pablo Nicolás Urdangarín y de Borbón, Spanish royal, born in Barcelona
Born in 2000

Famous Deaths

  • Werner Klemperer, German-American Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actor (Judgment at Nuremberg; Hogan's Heroes - "Col. Klink"), dies of cancer at 80
2000 Highlights

About December 6, 2000

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
  • UK #1 Song: Never Had A Dream Come True - S Club 7