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In 2000, “Winning Lines” game show hosted by Dick Clark premiered on CBS

In 2000, In one of the craziest games in NFL playoff history, Kevin Dyson returned a lateral on a kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown with three seconds left, as the Tennessee Titans stunned the Buffalo Bills 22-16.

In 2001, On One Life to Live, Max Holden (James DePaiva) tried to convince Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva) not to marry Todd Manning (Roger Howarth). Later, on his jet, Todd revealed a new passport to Blair with the name "Blair Cramer Manning."

In 2002, “Last Call with Carson Daly” began airing on NBC

In 2002, Wendyʹs fast food chain founder Dave Thomas (not to be confused with SCTVʹs Dave Thomas) died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at age 69.

In 2003, “Star Search Live” premiered on CBS. “The Bachelorette” premiered on ABC. “Celebrity Mole: Hawaii” premiered on ABC.

In 2004, “The Apprentice” premiered on NBC. It was hosted by...nah, who cares?

In 2006, The WWE held the New Year’s Revolution Pay-Per-View, which featured a 6-man Elimination Chamber Match won by John Cena. Upon winning the match, Edge became the first man to cash in the “Money in the Bank” briefcase, which guarantees the holder a championship match anytime they choose to cash it in. Edge took advantage of John Cena having been in a brutal match just moments before to take his shot. He became the new WWE Champion. (source: Love Thy Nerd Dot Com)

In 2007, Tim McGraw released "Last Dollar (Fly Away)" which became his twenty-first US #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Big Kenny, one-half of country rock duo Big & Rich, wrote "Last Dollar" after a disastrous night of gambling in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve in 2002.

In 2007, Actress Yvonne De Carlo, who was famous for playing Lily in the TV series “The Munsters”, died in Woodland Hills, California, at age 84.

In 2008, On Days of our Lives, EJ DiMera (James Scott) went downstairs at his Stefano's (Joseph Mascolo) mansion and found John Black (Drake Hogestyn) in Rolf's lab.

In 2008, “One Tree Hill” returned to be airing new episodes on The CW.

In 2005, "Fetching Cody" was released by Panorama Entertainment; Jay Baruchel, Sarah Lind

U.S. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, 🎄 “Deck The Halls” by SheDaisy peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “1, 2 Step” by Ciara Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “A Country Boy Can Survive” by George Jones, Chad Brock and Hank Williams, Jr. peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Auld Lang Syne” by Kenny G peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Caught Out There” by Kelis peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Don't Say You Love Me” by M2M peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Hot Boyz” by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, Eve and Q-Tip) peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “N 2 Gether Now” by Limp Bizkit Featuring Method Man peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Stay The Night” by Immature (as IMx) peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Block Is Hot” by Lil' Wayne Featuring Juvenile and B.G. peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “This Gift” by 98 Degrees peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Always” by blink-182 peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Bridging The Gap” by NAS Featuring Olu Dara peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell 'Em” by Choclair Featuring Saukrates, RoDolla and Solitair peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell All Your Friends” by Projet Orange peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Alive” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 18 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Always” by blink-182 peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Bridging The Gap” by NAS Featuring Olu Dara peaked at number 12 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Feelin' Alright” by Len peaked at number 15 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Game Time / Sharpshooter” by The Rascalz peaked at number 22 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Guerrilla Radio” by Rage Against The Machine peaked at number 5 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Love You Forever” by Jessica Simpson peaked at number 19 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 7 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell 'Em” by Choclair Featuring Saukrates, RoDolla and Solitair peaked at number 19 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell All Your Friends” by Projet Orange peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Waiting For Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Will 2K” by Will Smith Featuring K-Ci peaked at number 6 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Against All Odds” by Steve Brookstein peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Better Get Ready” by Lulu peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Millennium Chimes” by Big Ben peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Music Of My Heart” by *N Sync and Gloria Estefan peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “North, South, East, West” by Marvin and Tamara peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Out Of Touch” by Uniting Nations peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Say You'll Be Mine / Better The Devil You Know” by Steps peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Two In A Million / You're My Number One” by S Club 7 peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Are You Ready?” by Joanne BZ peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Keep On Movin'” by Five peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Waiting For Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Will 2K” by Will Smith Featuring K-Ci peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “It's The Incredible” by Fast Crew peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sunshine” by Lil' Flip peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Numb / Encore” by Jay-Z Featuring Linkin Park peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Plaything” by Raffish peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, 🎄 “Happy New Year” by A*Teens peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Cry For Pain” by Ana Johnsson peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Unter'm Weihnachtsbaum” by Blümchen peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “F--k The Millennium” by Scooter peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Adieu Monsieur le professeur” by Star Academy 4 peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Better Off Alone” by (DJ Jurgen Presents) Alice Deejay peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “De ce plang chitarele” by O-Zone peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Le désir de chanter” by Victoria peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Le petit bonhomme en mousse” by Patrick Sébastien peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ta mère, elle va jumper!!!” by D.J Xam Featuring "Boris" peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 13 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Jolene” by The White Stripes peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Numb / Encore” by Jay-Z Featuring Linkin Park peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ocean” by Pacific Blue peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Can't Stop Loving You” by Mario Pacchioli peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Enamórame” by Papi Sanchez peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Living To Love You” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Perfekte Welle” by Juli peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Goldrake” by Alessio Caraturo peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Welcome To My Truth” by Anastacia peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “No Milk Today” by Royal Gigolos peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “One (Always Hardcore)” by Scooter peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Runaway” by iiO peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Games We Play” by Andreas Johnson peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Weekend” by Michael Gray peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Valonnopeus” by Rättö and Lehtisalo peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Why (So Easily)” by Anniina peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Back For My Life” by Masterplan peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Enjoy The Silence 04” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Learned From The Best” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Love Is The Healer” by Donna Summer peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Misunderstood” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 16 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 7 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “You Won't Forget About Me” by Dannii Minogue vs. Flower Power peaked at number 14 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Oh O O O Oh Ooh” by D-me peaked at number 9 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Tilt Ya Head Back” by Nelly and Christina Aguilera peaked at number 14 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Schnappi, das kleine Krokodil” by Schnappi peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.