Daily History on Instagram: "On December 31, 1999, as the clock reached 23:59, the world seemed to hold its breath. In cities and homes across every time zone, people gathered around televisions, public squares, and countdown clocks, waiting for the final seconds of the 20th century to pass. Fireworks were ready, broadcasts went live, and anticipation built with every tick. When the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2000, celebrations erupted worldwide. Cheers filled the air, strangers hugged,