What Happened on January 19, 2000

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

  • US #1 Song: What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera
  • UK #1 Song: The Masses Against The Classes - Manic Street Preachers