Here we take a look back at the photos taken that momentous night:
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Twenty years ago today the nation woke with an almighty hangover after the party to end all parties. | jpimedia
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With the much discussed millennium bug failing to bite, right across Lancashire revellers joined people throughout the world in welcoming in the new era in every time zone. | jpimedia
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It is hard to believe two decades have passed since we left the 20th century behind as the world celebrated the dawn of a new millennium. | jpimedia
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Pubs, clubs and nightspots were packed with party goers while in the streets more hardy souls braved the chill night air for the once in a lifetime event. | jpimedia
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