Famous Deaths
- Kathleen Freeman, American actress (Beverly Hillbillies, 3 Ring Circus), dies of lung cancer at 82
- Peter Maas, American novelist (b. 1929)
2001 Highlights
About August 23, 2001
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
