The Human Genome Project announces the completion of a "rough draft" sequence. Date: June 26, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 26 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Date: June 22, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 22 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. Date: June 21, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 21 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
The Secretary-General of the UN reports that Israel has complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425, 22Β years after its issuance, and completely withdrew from Lebanon. The Resolution does not encompass the Shebaa farms, which is claimed by Israel, Syria and Lebanon. Date: June 16, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on…
Italy pardons Mehmet Ali AΔca, the Turkish gunman who tried to kill Pope John Paul II in 1981. Date: June 13, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 13 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
President Kim Dae-jung of South Korea meets Kim Jong-il, leader of North Korea, for the beginning of the first ever inter-Korea summit, in the northern capital of Pyongyang. Date: June 13, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 13 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
The United Nations defines the Blue Line as the border between Israel and Lebanon. Date: June 7, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 7 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
The Six-Day War in Kisangani begins in Kisangani, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, between Ugandan and Rwandan forces. A large part of the city is destroyed. Date: June 5, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 5 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
Liberation Day of Lebanon: Israel withdraws its army from Lebanese territory (with the exception of the disputed Shebaa farms zone) 18 years after the invasion of 1982. Date: May 25, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 25 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)
Israeli troops withdraw from southern Lebanon after 22 years of occupation. Date: May 24, 2000 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 24 π Events on this day in 2000 π On This Day (Today)