The 2000 Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia.
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The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
Queen Elizabeth II of England declared the 30th Olympics opened in London, UK.
Fifteen-year-old Tara Lipinski became the youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist.
Imperial Japan began a series of submarine attacks on Sydney.
