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In 2000, He knew the distance from the Earth to the Sun. Now Dan Blonsky is shining as the second contestant to go all the way on ABCʹs “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Blonsky, a 34-year-old Miami attorney, won the top prize on the “Millionaire” episode, after having been brought on late in Sundayʹs edition. Both segments of the New York-based game show were taped Saturday afternoon. Blonsky takes his place behind John Carpenter, the Connecticut man who in November became the first “Millionaire” jackpot winner. “Iʹm happy to be the Buzz Aldrin of game-show millionaires, not the Neil Armstrong,” Blonsky said from his office Tuesday, taking a break from work for a teleconference. He said the questions he was asked seemed harder than contestants used to face, but he denied being nervous. Blonskyʹs final answer? Ninety-three million miles.

In 2000, Microsoft, in its first formal response to the courtʹs ruling, says its Windows software doesnʹt represent a monopoly in the high-tech industry because the company doesnʹt control the price or availability of software to run the worldʹs personal computers.

In 2000, “Spin City” star Michael J. Fox said he is leaving the ABC sitcom, but not show business, because of his fight against Parkinsonʹs disease. Fox, who revealed in 1998 that he suffers from the degenerative neurological disorder that affects movement, said this will be his last season with the highly rated series. “I could not be more proud of the show…and all that we have accomplished over the last four years, yet I feel that right now my time and energy would be better spent with my family and working toward a cure for Parkinsonʹs disease,” the 38-year-old actor said.

In 2002, Sabrina episode #129: In “Deliver Us from E-mail,” Sabrina is a candidate for a writerʹs position at the local newspaper, but Sabrinaʹs evil twin Katrina (also played by Melissa Joan Hart) jeopardizes her chances by e-mailing a supernatural virus that turns her ditzy, causing the editor (guest star George Wendt, “Cheers”) and Josh to doubt her intelligence.

In 2002, The movies “Black Hawk Down” and “Snow Dogs” was released in theaters in the USA

In 2006, “Skating With Celebrities” premiered on Fox.

In 2007, The movies “Mad Money”, “27 Dresses” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2002, "Double Teamed" was released by Buena Vista Television; Duwayne Dunham (director); John Wierick (screenplay); Poppi Monroe, Nick Searcy, Joey Miyashima, Mackenzie Phillips, Mitch English, Iyari Limon, Allan Kayser, Chantel Tremitiere, Andres Orozco, Duke Reid, Michael Kempner, Tammi Reiss, Annie McElwain, Teal Redmann, Tanya Goott, Chris Olivero, Tyke Martin, Rachel Woodward, Brooke Robison, Jeff Olsen, Zack Wilson, Don Re Sampson, Carlton Bluford, Jason McLoney, Paul Kiernan, Cody Stone, Wayne Brennan, Sam Dalton, Lance Neward, Russell McBride, Robin Ballard, Kannika Coley, Brittany Shannon Lemmon, Megan Lynch, Jeff Olson, Elizabeth Miklavcic; Biography, Drama, Family; Live Action

In 2002, "Snow Dogs" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / The Kerner Entertainment Company; Brian Levant (director); Jim Kouf, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin (screenplay); Cuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Sisqó, Nichelle Nichols, Graham Greene, Joanna Bacalso, Christopher Judge, Michael Bolton, M. Emmet Walsh, Brian Doyle-Murray, Frank C. Turner, Jascha Washington, Alison Matthews, Danelle Folta, Jim Belushi, Jane Sibbett, Frank Welker, Richard Horvitz, David Barclay, Angela Moore; Adventure, Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 2002, "State Property" was released by Lions Gate Films; Abdul Malik Abbott (director/screenplay); Ernest "Tron" Anderson (screenplay); Beanie Sigel, Jay-Z, Damon Dash, Memphis Bleek, Omillio Sparks, Rell, Young Chris, Young Neef, Amil, DJ Clue, Jacob the Jeweler; Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 2004, "Everyday People" was released by HBO Films; Jim McKay (director/screenplay); Jordan Gelber, Ron Butler, Reg E. Cathey, muMs da Schemer, Steve Axelrod, Earl Baker Jr., Bridget Barkan, Kalimi Baxter, Ron Ben Israel, Kadijah Carlisle, Julia Carothers Hughes, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Stephanie Berry, Miles Bridgett, David Brummel; Drama

In 2005, "Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars" was released by Warner Home Video / Warner Bros. Animation / Turner Entertainment; Bill Kopp (director/screenplay); Bill Kopp, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Corey Burton, Kathryn Fiore, Jess Harnell, Brad Garrett, Tom Kenny, Rob Paulsen, Frank Welker, Billy West; Sci-Fi, Comedy, Adventure, Animated

In 2008, "27 Dresses" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Anne Fletcher (director); Aline Brosh McKenna (screenplay); Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Edward Burns, Judy Greer, Melora Hardin, Michael Ziegfeld, Brian Kerwin, Maulik Pancholy, David Castro, Krysten Ritter, Peyton List, Charli Barcena; Romance, Comedy

In 2008, "Cassandra's Dream" was released by The Weinstein Company; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Hayley Atwell, Colin Farrell, Sally Hawkins, Ewan McGregor, Tom Wilkinson, John Benfield, Clare Higgins, Ashley Madekwe, Andrew Howard, Phil Davis, Jim Carter, Richard Lintern, Jennifer Higham, Lee Whitlock, Hugh Rathbone, Allan Ramsey, Paul Marc Davis, Terry Budin-Jones, Franck Viano, Tommy Mack; Crime, Drama, Thriller

In 2008, "Cloverfield" was released by Paramount Pictures / Bad Robot Productions; Matt Reeves (director); Drew Goddard (screenplay); Michael Stahl-David, Mike Vogel, Odette Yustman, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller, Jessica Lucas, Theo Rossi, Brian Klugman, Kelvin Yu, Liza Lapira, Lili Mirojnick, Ben Feldman, Baron Vaughn, Charlyne Yi, Rick Overton, Jason Cerbone, Pavel Lychnikoff, Billy Brown, Scott Lawrence, Tim Griffin, Chris Mulkey, Margot Farley, Matt Reeves; Found Footage, Monster, Horror

In 2008, "Mad Money" was released by Overture Films / Millennium Films; Callie Khouri (director); Glenn Gers (screenplay); Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson, Roger Cross, Adam Rothenberg, Stephen Root, J.C. MacKenzie, Christopher McDonald, Finesse Mitchell, Bryan Massey, Meagen Fay, Marc Macaulay, Peyton Alex Smith, Jim Cramer; Comedy, Crime

In 2008, "Teeth" was released by Roadside Attractions; Mitchell Lichtenstein (director/screenplay); Jess Weixler, John Hensley, Josh Pais, Hale Appleman, Ashley Springer, Lenny Von Dohlen, Vivienne Benesch, Julia Garro, Adam Wagner, Trent Moore, Ava Ryen Plumb, Hunter Ulvog; Horror, Comedy

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

In 2003, “19 Somethin'” by Mark Wills peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Fabulous” by Jaheim Featuring Tha Rayne peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Landslide” by The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Cochise” by Audioslave peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Cochise” by Audioslave peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2003, “Born Again” by Badly Drawn Boy peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Crushed Like Fruit” by Inme peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Danger! High Voltage” by Electric Six peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Flip and Fill peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Psychosis Safari” by The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Science Of Silence” by Richard Ashcroft peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Solsbury Hill” by Erasure peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Way (Put Your Hand In My Hand)” by Divine Inspiration peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Times Like These” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “We Don't Care” by Audio Bullys peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, 😉🤣 “It's Just Porn Mum” by Trucks peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)” by Khia Featuring DSD peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Shiny Disco Balls” by Who Da Funk Featuring Jessica Eve peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Come Into My World” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Spin” by Lifehouse peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Work It” by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Freeloader” by Driftwood peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “One Mic (Remix)” by NAS Featuring Brainpower peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Last Goodbye” by Atomic Kitten peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “And That's Why I Love You” by Johannes Kotschy peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Désenchantée” by Kate Ryan peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Trasiga skor” by Lilleman peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Tu es foutu” by In-Grid peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Feel” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mundian to bach ke” by Panjabi MC peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Popmusic” by Rainer Schönfelder peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Boom Boom” by Factor X peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Feel” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Lose Yourself” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Work It” by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 16 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Des mots qui résonnent!” by Jenifer peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Skin On Skin” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Ci sono anch'io” by 883 peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “La canzone di Pinocchio” by Roberto Benigni peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “At The End” by iiO peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Eagleheart” by Stratovarius peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Lose Yourself” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Groove Reload” by Abel Kid and Raúl Ortiz peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Puede ser” by El Canto del Loco / Amaia peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “All The Things She Said” by t.A.T.u. peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2003, “We Have A Dream” by Deutschland sucht den Superstar peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.