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  • December 31, 1999
  • News

Y2K hits -- We're still here

Despite dire warnings, the year 2000 has arrived in many parts of the world, with little more than celebration.

There seems to be little allergic reaction to the Y2K bug bite as evidenced by the following headlines from around the world:

Tiny Millennium Bug Bite on 1st Working Day - Reuters

World markets turn up no signs of a Y2K bug - Chicago Tribune

Y2K Ballyhoo Starts Fast Fade - SF Chronicle

With disaster averted, centers start disbanding -- The Washington Times

World didn’t end, so Scott Sperry fears for future of his business - Wall St Journal/MSNBC

Still no sign of major Y2K computer bug problems - ITN

Banks Open With No Major Glitches - AP

U.S. Declares Y2K Rollover a Success - Los Angeles Times

The Word From the Bunker: The Year 2000 Is No Problem So Far - NY Times

With the Computers Fixed, Year 2000 Experts Move On - NY Times

Y2K Day 3: No Big Workday Woes Yet - Channel 4000

Y2K bug-free return to work in China - AFP

Business as usual in Hong Kong despite minor Y2K bug glitches - AFP

China Y2K Tsar 'Ecstatic' at Bug-Less New Year - Reuters

French Services Have Bugless Return to Work - Reuters

Y2K Seems a No-Show at U.S. Offices - AP

Asian Markets Swat Y2K Bug to Soar Into 2000 - Reuters

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