This is an in-depth look at all the compelling facts about August 17, 2000 🗓️ that most people don't know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as amazing things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and a lot more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s begin.
📅 Day of Week
August 17th in 2000 was a Thursday and was the 230th day of the 8th month of 2000 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 78th day of Summer and there was 15 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 2000 calendar will be in 2028. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 78th day of Summer
⏳ This date was 8,892 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Leo
🗓️ August 17, 2000 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, August 17 is on a Monday
→ August 17, 2000 in Roman numerals: VIII XVII MM (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 2000 on a Thursday. You are 24 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Dragon. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 2,964 days or 8.12 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 301 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 12,805,818 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 213,430 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Leo
🐉 You were born in the Year of the Dragon
→ Age on next birthday: 25 years old
Being born in 2000 makes you a part of Millennials Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are born between 1980 and 1995. Millennial grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social communities. They are tech-savvy, family-centric, achievement-oriented, curious, usually wanting instant gratification and recognition. This generation possesses many characteristics that are unique in comparison to past generations.Your birthday numbers are 8, 17 and 2000, which reveal that your Life Path number is 9. Your zodiac sign is Leo with a ruling planet Sun. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 26th birthday will be on a Monday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second will happen sometime on April 25, 2032.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on August 17 in 2000 have an zodiac sign of Leo ♌. Leos love the limelight. They are are creative and funny, and what's more, they ooze passion.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 2000 means your zodiac animal is a Dragon. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Dragon are energetic and excitable. They hate hypocrisy and gossip and can sometimes be a bit arrogant and impatient.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Leo is Sun. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is critical to understanding your horoscope.
The Sun is the most important planet. It is your ego, your motivation, your interests, your basic likes and dislikes, your vitality, and how you express and identify yourself. The Sun is connected to the Masculine and your father.🪐 Zodiac sign: Leo – ♌
🐉 Zodiac animal: Dragon
🌌 Ruling Planet: Sun ☉
🌎 Zodiac Element: Earth
→ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on August 17, 2000, your Life Path number is 9. The Life Path 9 suggests that you entered this plane with an abundance of dramatic feelings coupled with a strong sense of compassion and generosity. Nines have an unending flow of love to give and they offer it to the world at large. The values of nines are compassion, understanding, acceptance, while to challenges are to come away from every new experience a little bit wiser.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Incomplete" by Sisqo. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 17, 2000). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Rude" by Magic!. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "In My Feelings" by Drake, and on your 21st birthday it was "Stay" by The Kid Laroi& Justin Bieber.
The number 1 DJ in the world was Sasha followed by Paul Oakenfold and John Digweed according to DJ Mag.🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 17, 2000. You share a birthday with Lil Pump (rapper).
🎄 Holidays on August 17
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Bill Clinton (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 6.15 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '00s saw technological advancements such as smartphones and social media: all of these defined the first 10 years of the new millennium. The 00's have brought us blogs on every subject, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, 10,000 songs in our pockets and piano-playing cats on YouTube. But we also saw the 9/11 terror attack, terror alerts, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the disputed 2000 presidential election and Hurricane Katrina.There were an estimated 130,960,864 babies born throughout the world in 2000. In 2000, the most popular baby name was Emily for girls and Jacob for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
At the age of 44, Bill Gates was the richest person in the world in 2000 with $60 billion fortune, followed by Larry Ellison with $47 billion, according to Forbes.The most popular movie in 2000 was How the Grinch Stole Christmas directed by Ron Howard starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley. The Sims developed by Electronic Arts, was one of the most popular video games in 2000.
📜 Historical events on August 17th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 17, 2000.
Governor of Roanoke Island colony, John White, returns from England to find no trace of the colonists he had left there 3 years earlier [or Aug 18, 1591].Joe Pulitzer donates $1 million to Columbia University & begins the Pulitzer Prizes in America.
Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta declare Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) independent from the Netherlands.
Korea is divided into North and South Korea along the 38th parallel.
The Radcliffe Line, the border between Union of India and Dominion of Pakistan is revealed.
🏆 Sports in 2000
St. Louis Rams beat Tennessee Titans (23 - 16) to win Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30, 2000 in Atlanta, GA. New York Yankees beat New York Mets (4 - 1) to win the 2000 World Series. Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana Pacers (4 - 2) to win the 2000 NBA Finals. New Jersey Devils defeated Dallas Stars (4 - 2) to win the 2000 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for August 17, 2000 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.' - Mark Twain 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two. Happy birthday!'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Here's wishing you a day full of pleasant surprises!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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