Historical Events
Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: The Chemical Brothers, Travis, and David Bowie headline; other performers include G. Love & Special Sauce, David Gray, Willie Nelson, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Macy Gray
- The bulk ore carrier MV Treasure sinks off the western coast of South Africa, soiling more than 19 000 penguins; this resulted in the world's largest ever rescue of birds from an oiling event
- The Cotonou Agreement, a trade and aid framework, is signed in Cotonou, Benin
Famous Deaths
- Jerome Richardson, an American jazz saxophonist, flute, clarinet, and piccolo player (Quincy Jones; Charles Mingus; Earl Hines), dies of heart failure at 79
About June 23, 2000
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Be With You - Enrique Iglesias
#1 Song: You See The Trouble With Me - Black Legend
