This article reviews 2000 in Michigan, including the state's office holders, demographics, largest public companies, performance of sports teams, cultural events, a chronology of the state's top news and sports stories, and notable Michigan-related births and deaths.
The 2000 U.S. Census showing that the populations of several of the state's major cities declined with Detroit falling below one million population for the first time since the 1920 census and Flint dropping by 11.2% in the decade.
Michigan had a population as recorded in the 2000 U.S. Census of 9,938,444, an increase of 6.9% from the 1990 Census which recorded Michigan's population at 9,295,297.
The following is a list of 23 Michigan cities with populations over 50,000 based on 2000 U.S. Census data. Historic census data from 1990 and 2010 is included to reflect trends in population increases or decreases. Cities that are part of Metro Detroit are shaded in tan.
In April 2001, the Detroit Free Press released its second annual "The Free Press 50" list of the largest Michigan-based public companies based on 2000 revenues. The top 30 companies are shown below.[1]
2000 Michigan Wolverines football team - In their sixth year under head coach Lloyd Carr, the Wolverines compiled a 9–3 record and tied for the Big Ten championship. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Drew Henson with 1,852 passing yards, running back Anthony Thomas with 1,551 rushing yards and 102 points scored.[4]
2000 CCHA men's ice hockey tournament - The tournament was held from March 10 to 18 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Michigan State won the championship, and Michigan also advanced to the semifinals as one of the final four teams. Ryan Miller of Michigan State was selected as the tournament's MVP.
Mike Tyson vs. Andrew Golota - Billed as the "Showdown in Motown", it was a professional boxing match between Mike Tyson and Andrew Golota on October 20, 2000, at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Inititally a victory for Tyson, it as changed to no contest after Tyson was disqualified when he tested positive for marijuana in a post-fight test.
Chronology of events
January
January 1
No. 8 Michigan defeated No. 5 Alabama, 35–34, in the Orange Bowl. Tom Brady completed 34 of 46 passes for 369 yards and four touchdowns.[11][12][13]
No. 9 Michigan State, led by Nick Saban, defeated No. 10 Florida, 37–34, in the Florida Citrus Bowl.[14][15]
January 19 - In his State of the State speech, Gov. John Engler called for tax cuts.
January 26
Oak Park Police Sgt. Solomon Bell shot himself in the head while sitting at blackjack table in the high-roller area of the Motor City Casino. He had been on a losing streak and drew 20 in his final hand, only to lose when the dealer drew 21.
DaimlerChrysler cochairman Robert James Eaton announced that he would retire in March. Eaton led the company's comeback in the 1990s and its sale to Daimler-Benz.
Ford Motor announced a $6.9 billion proftis for 1997. It was the largest annual profit ever for any automaker.
January 27 - Ford announced that workers would receive profit-sharing checks averageing $8,000.
February
February 22 - In the Michigan Republican presidential primary, John McCain won with 646,744 votes (51%), defeating George W. Bush who received 547,939 votes (43%) and Alan Keyes with 58,790 votes (5%).
March
March 11 - Al Gore won the Michigan Democratic presidential caucus with 82% of the votes.
November 2 - State, county, and city government combine to offer Ford a $222 million incentive pacage to sepnd $2 billion to redevelop and expand its Rouge complex.
November 5 - Al Gore visited Dearborn for a final election stop in Michigan.
November 6 - Bobby Ross quit as head coach of the Detroit Lions; Gary Moeller hired to replace him.
November 18 - Michigan defeated Ohio State in their annual rivalry game. It was Michigan's twelfth victory against only three defeats and one tie in the past 16 years.
November 27 - Kirk Kerkorian filed a shareholder suit seeking to undo the merger of Daimler Benz and Chrysler. Kerkorian alleged that Daimler Chrysler Chairman Juergen Schrempp of "blatantly lying" to Chrysler shareholders that the deal was a "merger of equals."[17]
December 12 - General Motors announced that it was phasing out its 103-year-old Oldsmobile brand, the oldest brand in the American automobile industry.[19]
December 28 - The Census Bureau released figures showing that, despite its strongest population growth since the 1960s, Michigan would lose a seat in Congress, as national population continued to shift from the Northeast and Midwest to the South and West. Michigan previously lost two seats in 1990 and one in 1980.[20]
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