Historical Events
Gladiator
"Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix premieres in LA (Best Picture 2001)
Baseball Record
Barry Bonds is first MLB player to hit a homer into San Francisco Bay as Giants beat Mets, 10-3; hits 35 there during his SF career
Music History
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli sings for Pope John Paul II in Rome
Famous Birthdays
- Rema [Divine Ikubor], Nigerian rapper (Calm Down), born in Benin City, Nigeria
Famous Deaths
- Stephen "Steve" Reeves, American professional bodybuilder, actor, and philanthropist (Hercules, Goliath, Sandokan), dies from a blood clot at 74
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About May 1, 2000
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 24 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India), May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
#1 Song: Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) - Oxide & Neutrino
