Historical Events
- England cricket wicket-keeper Alec Stewart becomes only the 4th batsman to score a century (105) in his 100th Test, during the 3rd Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford
- South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Amnesty Committee grants amnesty to Curnick Ndlovu, the KwaZulu-Natal leader of the African National Congress and United Democratic Front, for committing sabotage during December 1961 and June 1963 near Durban
Famous Weddings
Gordon Brown
British PM Gordon Brown (49) weds Sarah Jane Macaulay (36) in North Queensferry, Fife
Famous Deaths
- Michael Meyer, English novelist and translator, dies at 79
About August 3, 2000
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Gonna Be Me - 'N Sync
#1 Song: 7 Days - Craig David
