Historical Events
Cannes Film Festival
53rd Cannes Film Festival: "Dancer in the Dark" directed by Lars von Trier and starring Björk (Best Actress) wins the Palme d'Or
Laureus Awards
Laureus World Sports Awards, Monte-Carlo Sporting, Monaco: Sportsman: Tiger Woods; Sportswoman: Marion Jones (rescinded); Team: Manchester United FC
- Liberation Day of Lebanon. Israel withdraws its army from most of the Lebanese territory after 22 years of its first invasion in 1978.
Famous Divorces
- Television producer and director Mark Tinker (49) divorces actress and painter Kristin Harmon (54) after 12 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Nicholas Clay, English actor (Lady Chatterley's Lover), dies at 53
About May 25, 2000
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
#1 Song: Day & Night - Billie Piper
