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Born in 2000: United Kingdom

This was United Kingdom in 2000. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was United Kingdom like in 2000?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 2000. The biggest song was “Can We Fix It?”. In cinemas, people watched “Toy Story 2”. In the news: The Queen opens the Millennium Dome. 2000 was also the Year of the Metal Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2000.

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how much prices have risen since

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years of life expected at birth

Songs

  • Can We Fix It? · Bob the Builder
  • Pure Shores · All Saints

Films

  • Toy Story 2 · £43,491,021 at the UK box office
  • Gladiator · £30,675,710 at the UK box office
  • Chicken Run · £29,428,037 at the UK box office

On TV

  • Coronation Street · ITV
  • EastEnders · BBC One
  • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? · ITV
  • Panorama · BBC

Cartoons

  • Kipper · ITV
  • Bob the Builder · BBC

Cars

  • Ford Ka · Ford
  • Ford Focus · Ford

Snacks and ice creams

  • Fruit Shoot · Robinsons

Phones and gadgets

  • The Big Number Change · Oftel / phone companies
  • Nokia 3310 · Nokia
  • Mobile internet: GPRS · BT Cellnet (2000-06-22)
  • PlayStation 2 · Sony (2000-11-24)

Fashion

  • Chavs and Burberry check · Tracksuits and caps

Sports

  • Team GB win 11 gold medals in Sydney · 2000 Summer Olympics
  • Manchester United are league champions · 2000–01 Premier League
  • Chelsea win the FA Cup · 2000 FA Cup final (2000-05-20)

Popular baby names

  • Chloe · Girls
  • Jack · Boys
  • Emily · Girls
  • Thomas · Boys
  • Megan · Girls
  • James · Boys

In the news

  • The Queen opens the Millennium Dome (2000-01-01)
  • First British women reach the South Pole (2000-01-04)
  • Solway Harvester sinks (2000-01-11)
  • Hijacked Afghan plane lands at Stansted (2000-02-10)
  • Ken Livingstone becomes London's first mayor (2000-05-04)
  • BMW sells Rover (2000-05-09)
  • Croydon Tramlink opens (2000-05-11)
  • Tate Modern opens (2000-05-12)

2000: the Year of the Metal Dragon

People born from about 4 February 2000 to 3 February 2001 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Metal element: confidence and ambition with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Rabbit year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom like in 2000?

Here is what United Kingdom was like in 2000. The biggest song was “Can We Fix It?”. In cinemas, people watched “Toy Story 2”. In the news: The Queen opens the Millennium Dome. 2000 was also the Year of the Metal Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2000.

What was the No. 1 song in United Kingdom in 2000?

“Can We Fix It?” was the biggest song of 2000 in United Kingdom.

What animal year was 2000?

2000 was the Year of the Metal Dragon, from about 4 February 2000 to 3 February 2001. People born in January 2000 belong to the Earth Rabbit year.

What were popular baby names in United Kingdom in 2000?

Popular names included Chloe, Jack, Emily, and Thomas.

How old is someone born in 2000?

Someone born in 2000 turns 26 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026