The transition from the present, or second, millennium to the next millennium is the first time in human history that there has been a transition from one millennium to another according to a generally recognised calendar. This has no cosmic, astronomical, terrestrial, or other natural correlate or significance. But as a historically unprecedented event, it has a unique social and cultural significance.
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