This article is about the particular significance of the year 2000 to Wales and its people. Incumbents First Secretary (until 16 October)/First Minister Alun Michael (until 9 February) Rhodri Morgan Secretary of State for Wales – Paul Murphy Archbishop of Wales – Rowan Williams, Bishop of Monmouth Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Meirion Evans Events 3 February – At the Ceredigion by-election, Simon Thomas holds the seat for Plaid Cymru. 15 February – North Wales child abuse scandal: Sir Ronald Waterhouse publishes the report of his inquiry into abuse in children's homes in north Wales. 24 May – National Botanic Garden of Wales opens near Llanarthney in the Towy Valley, Carmarthenshire (official opening by the Prince of Wales: 21 July). August The National Eisteddfod of Wales is held at Llanelli. Donald Wales sets a UK electric land speed record of 220 km/h at Pendine Sands in Bluebird Electric 2. 15 October – Dedication of the new organ at St David's Cathedral. 16 October – Rhodri Morgan's official title as leader of the Welsh Assembly is changed from First Secretary to First Minister. The post of Deputy First Minister for Wales is simultaneously created, and Mike German is appointed. 18 November – Catherine Zeta-Jones marries Michael Douglas at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. 14 December – Penderyn whisky begins production. The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation is wound up, having achieved its main objective of regenerating the former docklands of Cardiff. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital opens at Ynysmaerdy, Talbot Green, near Llantrisant in Rhondda Cynon Taf, to replace East Glamorgan General Hospital. Arts and literature Siân Phillips is appointed a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list. Bryn Terfel's Faenol Festival is launched. The Welsh Music Foundation is established. Between May and August, over 100 rare maps are stolen from the National Library of Wales. A man later confesses to having stolen and sold them to collectors. Awards Glyndŵr Award – Robin Huw Bowen National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair – Llion Jones National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown – Dylan Iorwerth National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal – Eurig Wyn, Tri Mochyn Bach Wales Book of the Year: English language: Sheenagh Pugh – Stonelight Welsh language: Gwyneth Lewis – Y Llofrudd Iaith Gwobr Goffa Daniel Owen – Geraint V. Jones, Cur y Nos New books Trezza Azzopardi – The Hiding Place Ruth Bidgood – Singing to Wolves Jon Gower