August 2000

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Events of the day

Tuesday, August 1st

• Israel: Moshe Katsav is president.

Wednesday, August 16th

• Dominican Republic: Rafael Hipólito Mejía Domínguez is president.

Sunday, August 27

• Moscow / Russia: Fire at Moscow's Ostankino TV tower.