Historical Events
Event of Interest
Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to 6 NBA championships as a player, returns to the NBA, joining the Washington Wizards as part owner and President of Basketball Operations
Michael Jordan
Famous Deaths
- Bettino Craxi, Prime Minister of Italy (b. 1934)
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr, Austrian-American actress (Ecstasy, Samson & Delilah) and inventor (radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes), dies of heart failure at 86
Hedy Lamarr
2000 Highlights
About January 19, 2000
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
