Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- Robert Gilruth, American aviation and space pioneer (NASA Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, 1961-74), dies at 86
2000 Highlights
About August 17, 2000
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Incomplete - Sisqo- #1 Song: I Turn To You - Melanie C
#1 Song: Incomplete - Sisqo
#1 Song: I Turn To You - Melanie C