Historical Events
- Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turned violent during the IMF and World Bank summits.
- M/S Express Samina sinks off Paros in the Agean sea killing 80 passengers.
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Salma bint Al Abdullah II of Jordan, born in Amman, Jordan
Famous Deaths
- Baden Powell, Brazilian jazz and samba guitarist, dies of bacterial pneumonia at 63
- Nick Fatool, American jazz and session drummer, dies at 85
- Richard Mulligan, American Emmy Award-winning actor (Soap - "Burt"; Empty Nest; The Big Bus), dies of colorectal cancer at 67
- Robert Lax, American poet (The Circus of the Sun; The Peacemaker's Handbook), dies at 84
Died in 2000 2000 Highlights
About September 26, 2000
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Music - Madonna
#1 Song: Against All Odds - Mariah Carey Ft. Westlife
