2000s (decade)
The 2000s, also known as the noughties, was a decade in the Anno Domini and Common Era in the Gregorian calendar. It began on January 1, 2000 and ended on December 31, 2009. It was the first decade of the 2000s century and the 2000s millennium. It is distinct from the decade known as the 201st decade which began on January 1, 2001 and ended on December 31, 2010.