January 2000 was the first month of that century leap year. The month, which began on a Saturday, ended on a Monday after 31 days. It was the first month of the 2000s decade, the first month of the last year of the 20th century and the first month of the last year of the 2nd millennium.
This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from January 2000.
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- In Sacramento, California, a commercial truck carrying evaporated milk is driven into the state capitol building killing the driver.
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- Three students died and 54 were injured in a dormitory fire at Seton Hall University. Two students were charged with murder and arson for allegedly setting the fire.
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