Historical Events
- The Oresund Bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark, opens for traffic
- Vermont's civil unions law goes into effect.
Famous Deaths
- Michael "Cub" Koda, American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (Brownsville Station - "Smokin' In The Boys Room'), dies of kidney disease at 50M
- Sarah Payne, British murder victim (b. 1992)
- Walter Matthau, American actor and comedian (The Odd Couple, Bad News Bears), dies at 79
2000 Highlights
About July 1, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Be With You - Enrique Iglesias
#1 Song: Spinning Around - Kylie Minogue