What Happened on December 31, 2000

Famous Weddings

Kate Hudson

Actress Kate Hudson (21) weds Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson (34) in Aspen, Colorado

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Cranston, American politician (US Senator from California, 1969-93), dies at 86
  • Eddy Shaver, American country-rock guitarist and songwriter, dies of a heroin overdose at 38
  • José Greco, Italian-born American flamenco dancer and choreographer, dies of heart failure at 82
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights

About December 31, 2000

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
  • UK #1 Song: Can We Fix It - Bob The Builder