Historical Events
- 45th Eurovision Song Contest: Olsen Brothers for Denmark wins singing "Fly on the Wings of Love" in Stockholm
- In Enschede, the Netherlands, a fireworks factory explodes, killing 22 people, wounding 950, and resulting in approximately €450 million in damage
Famous Deaths
- Olivier Greif, French classical composer (Lettres de Westerbork), dies at 50
- Paul Bartel, American actor (b. 1938)
About May 13, 2000
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
#1 Song: Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears
