Historical Events
Television Premiere
"Scrubs", starring Zach Braff as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian, premieres on NBC
Baseball Record
Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa becomes first player in MLB history to total 60 home runs in three seasons; Chicago slugger connects off Reds starter Lance Davis to reach milestone in 5-4 loss
9/11 Attack on NY's World Trade Towers
NATO backs US military strikes, following 9/11
2001 History
Famous Deaths
- Franz Biebl, German composer, mostly of choral music, dies at 95
About October 2, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
