Historical Events
Emmy Awards
52nd Emmy Awards: The West Wing, Will & Grace, James Gandolfini & Sela Ward win
Cats
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats" closes on at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 7,485 performances; won 7 Tony Awards, 3 Drama desk Awards, and a Grammy Award
- Indiana University fires basketball coach Bob Knight after an altercation with a student; Knight had spent 29 years at the school, compiling a 662-239 record
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Marat Safin of Russia wins his first Grand Slam title; beats home favourite Pete Sampras 6-4, 6-3, 6-3
Famous Deaths
- Zaib-un-Nissa Hamidullah, Pakistani journalist and writer. (b. 1921)
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About September 10, 2000
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Music - Madonna
#1 Song: Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo
