Historical Events
- Chris Sharma completes the first ascent of the route Realization/Biographie in Ceüse, France, the world's first consensus 9a+ (5.15a) route
Famous Deaths
- Fabio Taglioni, Italian motorcycle engineer (Ducati), dies at 80
- James Hatfield, American author (b. 1958)
- Mimi Fariña, American folk-rock singer-songwriter ("Reflections In A Crystal Wind"), dies at 56
- Roy Gilchrist, West Indian cricket fast bowler (13 Tests, 57 wickets; Jamaica, Hyderabad), dies of Parkinson's disease at 67
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 18, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: U Remind Me - Usher
#1 Song: Eternity/The Road To Mandalay - Robbie Williams
