Passing into the new Millennium - Detail View 

Our family watched in wonder as the passing of the old millennium unfolded around the world, starting at 6 am (EST), when my native New Zealand celebrated year 2000. 
The television programs from every corner of our globe were incredible, solemn and joyous, with a common theme of humanity, fellowship and the promise of tomorrow. 
These are some of the images that stand out in our minds