Historical Events
- The Oscar class submarine K-141 Kursk of the Russian Navy explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise.
Famous Weddings
- "Saturday Night Live" actor-comedian Will Ferrell (33) weds Swedish actress Viveca Paulin (31)
Famous Deaths
Loretta Young (1913-2000)
American actress (Farmer's Daughter, Stranger), dies of ovarian cancer at 87
- Patrick Peter Sacco, American composer, dies at 71
2000 Highlights
About August 12, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Incomplete - Sisqo
#1 Song: Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
