Famous Deaths
- Govan Mbeki, South African leader (Head of the ANC, imprisoned with Mandela, father of Thabo Mbeki), dies at 91
- Ivor Spencer-Thomas, English farmer, entrepreneur and inventor, dies at 94
- Julie Bishop [Jacqueline Wells], American actress (My Hero, Northern Pursuit, Threat), dies of pneumonia at 87
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About August 30, 2001
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
- #1 Song: Let's Dance - Five