2000 was a year of extremes
We might remember 2000 for its extremes. The year began with the fear
of universal computer meltdown from the Y2K bug, even as thousands of
people gathered for the biggest New Year's Eve celebration in Anchorage
history. But within weeks, the region got slammed by real trouble. A winter
storm brought hurricane-force winds, unstable snow and avalanches. People
died, and property damage topped $16 million. (more)
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