Chronology 2000

2000⁴⁰   (January 1)     The first time, since the adoption of the Julian / Gregorian calendars, that four (4) numbers have changed.

February     A group is formed whose purpose is to ban firearms in Skokie. (Skokie Review, February 17, 2000, p. 3).

February 27     Skokie Park District, Village of Skokie, Rush North Shore Medical Center, Chamber of Commerce and Skokie Public Library jointly sponsor "Leapin Lightyears".

February 29     The first leap year, since 1600, for a year ending in 00.

May 20 - 21     The 10th Annual Festival of Cultures is hosted by the Skokie Park District at Oakton Park.

December 31     The last day of both the 20th Century and 2nd Millenium Anno Domini.

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