Historical Events
- A Federal jury finds the US Environmental Protection Agency guilty of discrimination against Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, later inspiring passage of the No FEAR Act.
Famous Weddings
Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (57) weds former congressional aide Calista Bisek (34) in Alexandria, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Evans, English soccer wing half (Reading, 407 games) and manager (Shrewsbury Town, Reading, Oxford United), dies from a heart attack at 63
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About August 18, 2000
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Incomplete - Sisqo
#1 Song: I Turn to You - Melanie C
