2000
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2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday
Events
- The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiadzin, the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, the monasteries of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley becomes World Heritage sites.
- February 17 - The remains of General Andranik are transferred to Armenia.
- May 28 - The remains of Drastamat Kanayan (Dro) are transferred from Boston to Armenia.
- November 8 - The French National Assembly recognizes the 1915 Genocide of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, and passes a resolution.
Births
Deaths
- April 19 - Grigor Khanjyan, painter (b.1926)
- July 26 - Alan Vaness Chakmakjian (Alan Hovhanness), composer (b.1911)