Historical Events
- Conjunction of Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon
Famous Weddings
Angelina Jolie & Billy Bob Thornton
Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie (24) weds actor Billy Bob Thornton (44) at The Little Church of The West Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Gino Bartali, Italian cyclist (Tour de France 1938, 48; Giro d'Italia 1936-7, 46), dies of a heart attack at 85
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About May 5, 2000
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
#1 Song: Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty) - Oxide & Neutrino
