Historical Events
The Princess Diaries
"The Princess Diaries", starring Anne Hathaway in her film debut, is released nationwide
- 8th Athletics World Championships open at Edmonton, Canada
- Olympic champion Gezahegne Abera of Ethiopia becomes first athlete to achieve Olympics-World Championships marathon double; runs 2:12:42 to beat Kenya's Simon Biwott by just 0.1s in Edmonton World Championships
- The Real IRA detonate a car bomb in Ealing, London, injuring 7 people
Event of Interest
US President George W. Bush signs into law the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act (ILSA) Extension Act of 2001
2001 History
Famous Deaths
- Christopher Hewett, British actor (Mr. Belvedere; The Producers) and theater director, dies of complications from diabetes at 80
- Lars Johan Werle, Swedish avant-garde composer (Pentagram; Resan - The Journey), singer, and jazz musician, dies at 75
About August 3, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten
