Leave it to former Abilenian Pam Johnson to look on the bright side of things. Adventures of the Secret Society of Happy People, Johnson has released her annual list of the 10 happiest events and moments of 2000. Amid controversy, Napster revolutionizes the sharing of recorded music.
Scientists complete the first map of the human genetic code.
New York City celebrates its honored baseball tradition, hosting its first subway series since 1956. The Pope makes the first official visit of a Roman Catholic pontiff to Israel. Harry Potter motivated both kids and adults to read. Americans learned that sometimes your vote really does count. Our members nominated the events and moments.