Historical Events
Cricket Record
Australian cricket spinner Shane Warne skittles England (162) with 6/33 to guide tourists to a 7 wicket 3rd Test victory at Trent Bridge; Aussies regain Ashes with record 7th straight Test win v England
Famous Weddings
- "The Young and the Restless" actor Joshua Morrow (27) weds Tobe Keeney
Pierce Brosnan
Irish "James Bond" actor Pierce Brosnan (49) weds TV host and journalist Keely Shaye Smith (37) at the 785-year-old Ballintubber Abbey in County Mayo, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Lorenzo Music, American writer, actor and voice actor (Rhoda - "Carlton, the doorman"; Garfield), dies at 64
2001 Highlights
About August 4, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 1 month and 21 days
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