What Happened on October 22, 2000

Historical Events

F1 World Champion

German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher wins Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, his 4th straight race victory to finish season; 3rd, and 1st of 5 straight F1 World Drivers Championships; wins by 19 points from Mika Häkkinen

President's Cup

Presidents Cup Golf, Robert Trent Jones GC: Davis Love III, Stewart Cink and Kirk Triplett are unbeaten as US outclasses International team, 21½–10½


Famous Birthdays

  • Baby Keen [Hykeem Carter Jr.], American rapper (Family Ties), born in Carson, California

Famous Deaths

  • Hank Wyse, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1945; Chicago Cubs), dies at 82
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About October 22, 2000

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) - Christina Aguilera
  • UK #1 Song: Stomp - Steps