Historical Events
- Section 28 (outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom) is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote
Event of Interest
US Senator Daniel K. Inouye and 19 other Japanese-American WWII veterans of the 442nd Regiment belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor by President Bill Clinton [1]
Famous Deaths
- Alan Hovhaness, Armenian-American composer (Lousadzak, Ukiyo), dies at 89
- Johanna Moosdorf, German writer (Next Door), dies at 88
2000 Highlights
About June 21, 2000
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Be With You - Enrique Iglesias
#1 Song: You See The Trouble With Me - Black Legend
