Historical Events
Tony Awards
55th Tony Awards: "The Producers" (musical) and "Proof" (play) win
- Iraq announces that it will halt crude oil exports in response to the UN's resolution that extends the oil-for-food program by only 1 month, instead of the normal 6-month period
Television Premiere
TV drama "Six Feet Under" created by Alan Ball, starring Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall and Frances Conroy premieres on HBO
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Pine Needles Lodge & GC: Defending champion Karrie Webb of Australia repeats by 8 strokes ahead of runner-up Se Ri Pak; largest margin in 21 years
2001 History
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Antonio "Anthony" Quinn, Mexican actor (Zorba the Greek, Lawrence of Arabia, Lust for Life), dies from complications of throat cancer at 86
About June 3, 2001
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk
#1 Song: Angel - Shaggy Ft. Rayvon
