What Happened on September 16, 2000

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

  • US #1 Song: Music - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Lady (Hear Me Tonight) - Modjo