Historical Events
- 31st NAACP Image Awards: "The Best Man" wins Outstanding Motion Picture
Famous Deaths
- Andy Lewis, Australian musician (b. 1967)
Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000)
American cartoonist (Peanuts), dies of colon cancer at 77
- Oliver, American pop singer (b. 1945)
- Screamin' Jay Hawkins, American R&B musician (I Put a Spell on You), dies at 70
Tom Landry (1924-2000)
American NFL player, 1949-55 (NY Giants) and coach, 1960-88 (Dallas Cowboys), dies of leukemia at 75
2000 Highlights
About February 12, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
#1 Song: Rise - Gabrielle
