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September 2000 was the ninth month of that century leap year. The month, which began on a Friday, ended on a Saturday after 30 days.

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Current events of September 6, 2000 (2000-09-06) (Wednesday) In New York City, the United Nations Millennium Summit begins with more than 180 world leaders present. The last wholly Swedish-owned arms manufacturer, Bofors, is sold to American arms manufacturer United Defense. World leaders attend the Millennium Summit at the United Nations Headquarters (until September 8, 2000). Current events of September 7, 2000 (2000-09-07) (Thursday) Arts and culture Rage Against the Machine's Tim Commerford is arrested for climbing on the set at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after his band lost the award for Best Rock Video to Limp Bizkit. The director of Rage's "Sleep Now in the Fire" video, Michael Moore, suggests Commerford was probably "just bored" by the show. Britney Spears performed her hit single "Oops!... I Did It Again", becoming one of the VMA's most iconic and controversial performances due to her skin-coloured outfit. NSYNC performed their hit single "Bye Bye Bye", also becoming one of the VMA's most iconic performances ever. Business and economy The UK fuel protests take place, with refineries blockaded, and supply to the country's network of petrol stations halted. Current events of September 14, 2000 (2000-09-14) (Thursday) Microsoft releases Windows ME. End of UK Fuel protests. Current events of September 15, 2000 (2000-09-15) (Friday) The 2000 Summer Olympics are opened in Sydney, Australia. Current events of September 16, 2000 (2000-09-16) (Saturday) Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze is last seen alive; this day is taken as the commemoration date of his death. Current events of September 27, 2000 (2000-09-27) (Wednesday) Anti-globalization protests in Prague, at the summit of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Current events of September 28, 2000 (2000-09-28) (Thursday) Ariel Sharon with a large security detail visits the Temple Mount. Palestinian protest against his visit and the ongoing Israeli military occupation develops into the Al-Aqsa Intifada. WestQuay Shopping Centre opens in Southampton. Current events of September 30, 2000 (2000-09-30) (Saturday) HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland is closed.

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