Historical Events
- Mathieu Schneider of the Los Angeles Kings becomes the first defenseman in history to score a goal against all 30 NHL teams as LA beats Minnesota, 4-0
Famous Deaths
- Bob Buhl, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1960, 60²; World Series 1957 Milwaukee Braves; Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies), dies at 72
- Howard W. Koch, American film director (b. 1916)
- William Masters, American gynecologist who studied sexual dysfunction, dies of complications from Parkinson's disease at 85
2001 Highlights
About February 16, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ms. Jackson - OutKast
#1 Song: Whole Again - Atomic Kitten
