Tech & Science · 2000
Dawn of a New Digital Millennium
The year 2000 marked a pivotal leap into the digital age as fears of the Y2K bug vanished, making way for groundbreaking genetic discoveries and mobile revolutions. Humanity established a permanent presence in space while consumer technology forever reshaped entertainment and daily life.
- June 26, 2000 | Genetics
Human Genome Draft Unveiled
Scientists announce the completion of the initial draft sequencing of the human genome, opening revolutionary new frontiers in medicine and biology.
- November 2, 2000 | Spaceflight
Expedition 1 Arrives at the ISS
Astronaut William Shepherd and cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev board the ISS, beginning an uninterrupted human presence in space.
- October 26, 2000 | Gaming
Sony PlayStation 2 Launch
Sony releases the PlayStation 2 in North America, revolutionizing home entertainment with DVD playback capability and graphics that defined a console generation.
- May 2, 2000 | Technology
Civilian GPS Unlocked
The United States turns off Selective Availability for GPS, instantly boosting civilian navigation accuracy tenfold worldwide.
- February 14, 2000 | Space Science
NEAR Shoemaker Orbits Asteroid Eros
NASA's NEAR Shoemaker becomes the first spacecraft to enter orbit around an asteroid, capturing unprecedented details of 433 Eros.
- May 4, 2000 | Cybersecurity
ILOVEYOU Computer Worm Attack
Originating in the Philippines, a malicious worm spreads through email to infect millions of Windows PCs worldwide, exposing global digital vulnerabilities.
- September 1, 2000 | Mobile Hardware
Nokia 3310 Mobile Phone Launch
Nokia unveils the nearly indestructible 3310 mobile phone, featuring the popular game Snake II and customizable Xpress-on covers.
- January 1, 2000 | Computing
Y2K Passes Without Disruption
Global computer systems transition seamlessly into the year 2000 after extensive mitigation efforts prevent expected software catastrophes.
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