Name a major event that happened in 2000.
One major event that happened in 2000 was the U.S. Presidential Election where George W. Bush was elected as the 43rd President of the United States, defeating Vice President Al Gore in a very close and contentious election.
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Name a major event that happened in 2000.

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One major event that happened in 2000 was the U.S. Presidential Election where George W. Bush was elected as the 43rd President of the United States, defeating Vice President Al Gore in a very close and contentious election.