Historical Events
- MLB National League Championship: New York Mets beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 1
Famous Deaths
- Mel Carnahan, American politician (b. 1934)
- Rick Jason [Richard Jacobson], American stage and screen actor (Combat! - "Lt. Hanley"; The Fountain of Youth; Day of the Wolves), dies of a self-inflicted gunshot at 77
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About October 16, 2000
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You) - Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: Beautiful Day - U2
