September 2000

Article Index for
September

Website Links For
September

Information About

September 2000

EVENTS

September 6 - In Paragould, Arkansas , Breanna Lynn Bartlett-Stewart is Stillborn to Scott Stewart and Lisa Bartlett. Breanna Lynn's Stillbirth is notable for being the first Stillbirth to be resolved by means of the Kleihauer-Betke Test .

September 6 - In New York City , the United Nations Millennium Summit begins with more than 180 world leaders present.

September 6 - The last wholly Swedish-owned Arms Manufacturer , Bofors , is sold to American arms manufacturer United Defense

September 7 – 14 - The UK Fuel Protest s take place, with refineries blockaded, and supply to the country's network of petrol stations halted.

September 15 - The 2000 Summer Olympics are opened in Sydney , Australia .

September 16 - Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze is last seen alive; this day is taken as the commemoration date of his death.

September 28 - 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 .

September 29 - HM Prison Maze in Northern Ireland is closed.