I think this is correct. Somebody "official" --i.e. a gov't agency-- has said that the new millenium begins with the year 2001. I wish I could remember the source better, but logically it makes sense, as follows: This year will make 1999 years since the birth of Christ. Jan 1, 2000 will begin the 2000th year of the 2nd millenium. Dec 31, 2000 will end the 2nd millenium, and Jan 1, 2001 will commence the 3rd millenium. However, it is exciting to be alive right now. 2000 is a big rollover, and with whatever difficulties Y2K might bring (I don't think much), at least it is not hum-drum. :-) It's amazing that the days have slipped by so quickly, huh? John Formsma Blue Mountain, MS "Looking for the uppertaker, not the undertaker..." ********** I've actually heard many folks say that the Millennium doesn't officially end until next year and that makes sense to me. After all, we didn't start the Christian calendar with the year 0, did we? Just a thought. Richard Galassini Cunningham Piano Co. Phila., Pa. 1 (800) 394 1117
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