What Happened on February 14, 2000

Historical Events

ESPY Awards

8th ESPY Awards: Tiger Woods, Mia Hamm win

  • The spacecraft NEAR Shoemaker enters orbit around asteroid 433 Eros, the first spacecraft to orbit an asteroid.

Famous Deaths

  • Walter Zinn, Canadian-American nuclear physicist (invented the breeder reactor), dies at 93
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights

About February 14, 2000

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Thank God I Found You - Mariah Carey Featuring Joe & 98 Degrees
  • UK #1 Song: Go Let It Out - Oasis