What Happened on April 20, 2001

Famous Deaths

  • Bert Sutcliffe, New Zealand cricket batsman (42 Tests, 5 x 100s, TS 230no; Otago CA), dies at 77
  • Giuseppe Sinopoli, Italian conductor and composer (Sunnyata; Lou Salomé), dies while conducting Verdi's "Aida" of a heart attack at 54
  • Maria Karnilova, American dancer and actress (Fiddler on the Roof, Ivan the Terrible), dies at 80
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights

About April 20, 2001

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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