Historical Events
- Moni Maker wins the $500,00 Nat Ray at the Meadowlands in world record 1:52.1 to become harness racing's first $5m stakes earner
Famous Deaths
Alec Guinness (1914-2000)
British actor (The Ladykillers, The Bridge on the River Kwai), dies of liver cancer at 86
- Dudley Randall, African-American poet who founded the pioneering publishing house "Broadside Press", dies at 84
- Lala Amarnath, Indian cricket all-rounder and captain (24 Tests, 1 x 100, 4 x 50, HS 118, 45 wickets; Gujarat CC, Hindus CC), dies at 88
- Otto Buchsbaum, Austrian writer and ecological activist, dies at 80
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About August 5, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Gonna Be Me - 'N Sync
#1 Song: 7 Days - Craig David
