Famous Birthdays
- Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian football player (Real Madrid, Brazil), born in São Gonçalo, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Charles Merritt, Canadian Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross during World War II, dies at 98
- Merrill Bradshaw, American composer, and music professor (Brigham Young, 1957-94), dies at 71
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About July 12, 2000
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years and 10 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Everything You Want - Vertical Horizon
- #1 Song: Breathless - Corrs