The Millenium Bug may not have happened but people were excited to celebrate this once in a lifetime occasion with friends and family.
Take a look back at some of the parties, street celebrations and events which took place to mark the special occasion and see how the fashions and hairstyles have chaged in 20 years as people said goodbye to 1999 and hello to 2000.
13. Party time
Jackie Kent, Glenn Clarke, David Wosskow, and Stephanie Spencer at the Millenium themed black-tie event Photo: JPI Media
14. A piper for the Millenum Hogmanay
Baldwins Omega Millenium Theme Night Piper Chris Strong Photo: JPI Media
15. A Millenium show
Rotherham Civic Theatre, where dancers from the area took part in the Millennium show. Seen is the final scene with 270 dancers on stage - December 1999 Photo: JPI Media
16. Everyone loves fancy dress
Loose Theatre Company and Millennium Bug and Monsters Photo: JPI Media