Historical Events
- Australian cricketer Karen Rolton smashes an unbeaten 209 to set a new world record for highest score in a women's Test in Australia's 9 wicket win v England at Headingley
Sports History
In his first appearance at Daytona since the death of father Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Jr. wins Pepsi 400 coming from 7th with 9 laps remaining to beat teammate Michael Waltrip
Famous Weddings
Drew Barrymore
"Charlie's Angels" star Drew Barrymore (26) weds actor-comedian Tom Green (29) in Malibu
Famous Deaths
- Edward Fiennes-Clinton, Australian-born 18th Earl of Lincoln, dies at 88
- Fred Neil [Morlock], American songwriter, folk singer, guitarist (Everybody's Talkin'; Candy Man), and conservationist (Dolphin Project), dies from skin cancer at 65
- Maria Gorokhovskaya, Russian gymnast (equal record 7 x Olympic medals, Soviet Union 1952; 2 x gold [team, all-round], 5 x silver), dies at 79
About July 7, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: U Remind Me - Usher
#1 Song: The Way To Your Love - Hear'say
