Historical Events
- The Oresund Bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark, opens for traffic
- Vermont's civil unions law goes into effect.
Famous Deaths
- 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? 20 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
