Historical Events
Jordan Wizard's Part Owner
Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA championships as a player, returns to the NBA, joining the Washington Wizards as part owner and President of Basketball Operations
Famous Deaths
- Bettino Craxi, Italian socialist politician (Prime Minister, 1983-87), dies from complications of diabetes at 65
Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000)
Austrian-American actress (Ecstasy, Samson & Delilah) and inventor (radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes), dies of heart failure at 86
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About January 19, 2000
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera
- #1 Song: The Masses Against The Classes - Manic Street Preachers