And it is hard to believe that two decades have passed since we left the 20th century behind.
With the much discussed millennium bug failing to bite, right across Lancashire revellers joined people throughout the world in welcoming in the new era in every time zone.
In a Retro photo special we have dipped into the archives to revisit the big occasion and look back at how Blackpool celebrated the start of the 21st century.
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.