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Monday, August 14. 2000, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Tsar Nicholas II and his family are canonized by the synod of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Dora the Explorer, one of Nickelodeon's hottest shows, debuts.

August 17 ndash The Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles nominates U.S. Vice President Al Gore for President and Senator Joe Lieberman for Vice President.