Historical Events
- 33rd San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
- In Zimbabwe, Parliament opens its new session and seats opposition members for the first time in a decade
- Terrorist Carlos the Jackal sues France in the European Court of Human Rights for allegedly torturing him
- The leaders of Salt Lake City's bid to win the 2002 Winter Olympics are indicted by a federal grand jury for bribery, fraud, and racketeering
Famous Deaths
- Gregory Hill (also known as Malaclypse the Younger,) American writer (Principia Discordia), dies at 59
- Mabel Scott, American gospel and R&B vocalist (Boogie Woogie Santa Claus), dies at 85
Roberto Suárez Gómez (1932-2000)
Bolivian drug lord called the "King of Cocaine" whose story was the basis of the movie "Scarface", dies of a heart attack at 68
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About July 20, 2000
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bent - matchbox twenty
#1 Song: Life Is a Rollercoaster - Ronan Keating
