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In pictures: Global party round-up
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The tiny islands of Kiribati were the first to welcome the new millennium.
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Fireworks and street parties were held in cities across the Asia-Pacific region.
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A dramatic sound and light show in Egypt
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Crowds packed Europe's capitals for massive street parties with laser and light shows.
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The Millennium Dome was the centrepiece of the UK's celebration, as hundreds of thousands of people lined the River Thames.
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In New York, fireworks exploded from the top of skyscrapers lighting up the Statue of Liberty.
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The last sunsets of the 20th century captured on film.
More Pictures: Sun sets on old millennium
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31 Dec 99 | Asia-Pacific |
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In pictures: Sun sets on old millennium |
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31 Dec 99 | Asia-Pacific |
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In pictures: Party in the Pacific |
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31 Dec 99 | Asia-Pacific |
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New millennium's first baby |
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31 Dec 99 | UK |
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In pictures: The millennium countdown |
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31 Dec 99 | Asia-Pacific |
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Kiribati kicks off the party |
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31 Dec 99 | Asia-Pacific |
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