September 2000
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This is a timeline for events in September, 2000.
- 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 protests 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.
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