Historical Events
Toronto Film Festival
25th Toronto International Film Festival: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" directed by Ang Lee wins the People's Choice Award
Baseball Record
Sammy Sosa becomes the second player to hit 50 or more home runs in three consecutive years, joining Mark McGwire
Famous Weddings
Ken Jennings
American software engineer and future "Jeopardy" game show champion Ken Jennings (26) weds American pre-school teacher Mindy Boam (24) in Utah
Famous Deaths
- Georgiy Gongadze, Ukrainian journalist (b. 1969)
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About September 16, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 15 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