Y2K: Countdown to Catastrophe

The Y2K bug, a programming oversight, caused widespread fear of a technological apocalypse as the year 2000 approached. Media and conspiracy theorists fueled panic, but governments and businesses had prepared extensively. The issue was resolved by updating date formats, making Y2K an expensive anticlimax. The event highlighted the importance of proactive problem-solving in technology.

What were some of the fears people had regarding the year 2000?

What was the Millennium bug and how did it affect computers?

In what ways did the media contribute to the public's perception of Y2K?

How did the government prepare for the potential issues caused by the Millennium bug?

What was the actual outcome when the clocks struck midnight on December 31, 1999?