Historical Events
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 to fortify it, without fixing its famous lean
Famous Deaths
- Rufus Thomas, American vaudevillian, singer-songwriter, and R&B musician known as "Mr. Swing" ("Walking the Dog", "Do the Funky Chicken"), dies of heart failure at 84
- Russ Haas, American professional wrestler, dies of a heart attack at 27
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About December 15, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: U Got It Bad - Usher
#1 Song: Gotta Get Thru This - Daniel Bedingfield
