Historical Events
- 154th Grand National: Richard Guest wins aboard Red Marauder; trainer Martin Pipe saddles 10 of 40-strong field, Blowing Wind best at 3rd place
- Mars Odyssey is launched
Famous Deaths
- Beatrice Straight, American actress (Network, Poltergeist, Power), dies of pneumonia at 86
- David Graf, American actor (Police Academy- Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry), dies of a heart attack at 50
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About April 7, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Butterfly - Crazy Town
#1 Song: Pure And Simple - Hear'say
