Researching the Obvious

Why2K? Millennial Perspectives on the New Millennium


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What was it like to party like it's 1999? Well, it might be a little anxiety inducing because everyone was anticipating the effects of the Y2K computer bug. On its 25th anniversary, Emily and Katie take a look back to the year 2000, share some New Year’s memories, and explore the facts and misconceptions around the Y2K bug, and how people prepared for January 1st, 2000. 

 

What was going on in the world in 1999 as the world approached the new Millenium?

What is the Year 2000 problem, also known as “Y2K”?

What was done to prepare for and fix the Y2K bug?

How was Y2K portrayed in the media and received by the public?

Where is Y2K showing up in today’s pop culture?

 

https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-y2k-20th-anniversary-how-canada-prepared/

https://mousemuseum.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/y2k-disneyland-cast-member-reference-guide-1999/

https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-best-trends-of-1999

https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/3070061/embed 

https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/1999 

https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-v-matrix-santana-v-smash-mouth-and-y2k-pa-1836970492

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