What Happened on April 17, 2001

Historical Events

Event of Interest

A letter between Gale Norton and Jeb Bush is released, stating that the Bush administration has decided to go ahead with plans to auction 6 million acres of potentially oil-and-gas-rich seabed in the Gulf of Mexico

2001 Highlights

About April 17, 2001

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: All For You - Janet
  • UK #1 Song: What Took You So Long - Emma Bunton