30th century

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The 30th century (Gregorian Calendar) comprises the years 2901-3000.

30th century in pop culture

For the sole reason of being the last century of a millennium, the year 3000 is viewed as a background for a pivotal point in future history. The next turn of the millennium has a special appeal to science fiction writers, as evidenced in the name of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (which does not actually take place in the year 3000).

• The comic book series Legion of Super-Heroes takes place 1000 years in the future, so the majority of its stories to date occur in the 30th century.
• Busted, a British pop group has a song named, Year 3000.
• Deltron 3030 is a hip-hop album whose lyrical content is set in the year 3030.
• The version of the computer game SimCity which followed SimCity 2000 is named SimCity 3000.
• The TV show Futurama takes place 1000 years in the future (the majority actually taking place in the 31st century)
• The R-2000 Millenium Bug may happen on December 31st 2999.