What Happened on August 17, 2001

Famous Deaths

  • Flip Phillips [Joseph Filippelli], American jazz and swing tenor saxophonist and clarinet player (Jazz at the Philharmonic; Woody Herman), dies at 86
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights

About August 17, 2001

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
  • UK #1 Song: 21 Seconds - So Solid Crew