What Happened on August 20, 2000

Historical Events

PGA Championship

PGA Championship Men's Golf, Valhalla GC: Tiger Woods becomes first since Ben Hogan (1953) to win 3 majors in a calendar year; wins back-to-back PGA titles in 3-hole playoff with Bob May

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Austin, British tennis player (3-time Grand Slam runner-up), dies of complications from a fall at 94
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About August 20, 2000

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Doesn't Really Matter - Janet
  • UK #1 Song: Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller