Historical Events
George W. Bush Inaugurated
George W. Bush inaugurated as 43rd US President, Dick Cheney becomes 46th Vice President
EDSA II Revolution
President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is ousted in the EDSA II Revolution and succeeded by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Clinton's 140 Pardons
US President Bill Clinton issues 140 executive pardons on his last day in office; recipients include Marc Rich, Susan McDougall, Patty Hearst, and his brother Roger
Famous Weddings
Jennie Garth
American "Fast Lane" actor Peter Facinelli (27) weds American actress and director Jennie Garth (28) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Montecito, California; divorce in 2013
Famous Deaths
- Nico Assumpção, Brazilian bass player, dies at 46
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About January 20, 2001
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Independent Women Part I - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Love Don't Cost A Thing - Jennifer Lopez
