For the Millennium Bridge did not open in 2000 but in April 2001.
Today, we look back at that historic moment which united two communities in York and has been enjoyed by thousands of citizens daily ever since.
Our pictures today show the bridge under construction from late 1999 onwards as well as the official opening on April 10, 2001.
Millennium Bridge under construction
On opening day, residents from the Fulford Road and Fishergate area met up on the crossing with their counterparts from the South Bank and Bishopthorpe Road district.
And children from Fishergate Primary School and Knavesmire Primary School waved flags and exchanged big greetings cards to celebrate a new and growing link between the schools.