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August 15, 2000 was the 228th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 15, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 2000, who was born and died on August 15, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. Incomplete by Sisqo), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Gillette Soccer Saturday) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 2000?
- August 15, 2000: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 2000?
- August 15, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 2000?
What day of the week was August 15, 2000?
August 15, 2000 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 2000 can also be written as 8/15/2000 in the US and as 15/8/2000 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 2000: What happened on that day?
August 15, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 15, 2000:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $47.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $72.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $56.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.06
Exchange Rates on August 15, 2000:
- 1 JPY = 0.61 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.57 CHF
August 15, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 15, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2000 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 15, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 2000 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 2000 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 15, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:27 pm and setting at 07:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 2000.
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Who was born on August 15, 2000?
Famous people born on August 15, 2000:
- Lexi Jones
British family of noted, born in the u.s.
- Olivia Giaccio
- George Stanger
- Alan Rodríguez
- Perrion Winfrey
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
![Jennifer Lawrence]()
Jennifer LawrenceAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
![Ben Affleck]()
Ben AffleckAmerican actor.
![Debra Messing]()
Debra MessingDebra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
![Anthony Anderson]()
Anthony AndersonAnthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Stieg Larsson]()
Stieg LarssonSwedish journalist and writer.
![Mike Connors]()
Mike ConnorsTouch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
![Zeljko Ivanek]()
Zeljko IvanekLujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 23 years 8 months old,
or 284 months and 4 days old,
or 1235 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8648 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 2000.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2000?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2000.
August 15, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 2000:
- Lancelot Ware
English barrister and biochemist, co-founder of mensa (d. 2000).
- Edward Craven Walker
- Eduardo Luján Manera
- Nicoletta Neri
- Victor Pace
- Lancelot Lionel Ware
- James Flynn
- Ulla Barding
- Denis Marion
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
![Jan Kiepura]()
Jan KiepuraSosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
![August Schellenberg]()
August SchellenbergCanadian-american actor (d. 2013.
![Paul Lukas]()
Paul LukasActor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th
August 15, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 2000:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 15, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- matchbox twenty - Bent
- Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
- N'Sync - It's Gonna Be Me
- Janet - Doesn't Really Matter
August 15, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Craig David - 7 Days
- Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
- Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
- Melanie C - I Turn To You
- Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster
August 15, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- Ruff Endz - No More
- Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
- Next - Wifey
- Lil Bow Wow Featuring Xscape - Bounce With Me
August 15, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2000 was A Puro Dolor by Son By Four, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 15, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 15, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Gisselle - Jurame
- Marc Anthony - Muy Dentro De Mi [You Sang To Me]
- Joan Sebastian - Secreto de Amor
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Te Vas
August 15, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnolia
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Hurricane
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber
Country: United States of America
Anywhere But Here
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan
Country: United States of America
Bring It On
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union
Country: United States of America
High Fidelity
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Iben Hjejle, John Cusack
Country: United States of America
August 15, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 2000 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Gillette Soccer Saturday
Release year: 2000
The Little Vampire
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Uli Edel
Mysterious Ways
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dan Garcia
Baby Blues
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dylan Pearce
You Only Live Once
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Fritz Lang
August 15, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Flags Of Our Fathers
By: James Bradley with Ron Powers
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TRUE STORY BEHIND IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPH, THAT HAS COME OUT TO SYMBOLIZE COURAGE and INDOMITABLE WILL OF AMERICAIn February 1945 American Marines plunged into Iwo Jima's surf--and into American history.
Purple Cane Road
By: James Lee Burke
This novel by James Lee Burke, Edgar Award winner, is an emotional powerhouse. In it, Dave Robicheaux, everyman's hero confronts his past in a shocking tale
Deadly Decisions
By: Kathy Reichs
"Fans of TV's CSI: Crime Scene Investigation ought to be in heaven" (People) Introducing Dr. Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist and star of Kathy Reichs' authentic bestsellers.
Heartbreaker
By: Julie Garwood
#1 New York Times Bestseller Julie Garwood shows she's a master storyteller with this romantic suspense novel. It features FBI Agent Nick Buchanan.
Hot Six
By: Janet Evanovich
Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, and Joe Morelli, a Trenton vice police officer join forces to capture the madman who killed Alexander Ramos' youngest son.
August 15, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Duck Dodgers
Star Wars Episode I: Obi-Wan's Adventures
4x4 EVO
Cool Boarders 2001
ESPN MLS GameNight
Who was the US President on August 15, 2000?
On August 15, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2000?
On August 15, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 2000?
On August 15, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
What happened in 2000?
2000 was filled with very interesting events such as
- As many experts and businesses feared, Y2K does not result in widespread, serious computer failures.
- Alan Greenspan has been nominated to serve a fourth term in the role of Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- America Online announced it has purchased Time Warner in a stock-trade transaction valued at $160 Billion, making it the largest corporate acquisition in history. AOL Time Warner will be the new company. Its combined value is $350 billion.
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What was the calendar for August 2000?
August 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
