Historical Events
Film & TV History
"Spirited Away " written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki is released in Japan (Academy Award Best Animated Feature 2003)
- Italy: The 27th Annual G8 summit opens in Genoa. An Italian protester in Genoa, Carlo Giuliani, is shot by police.
- The London Stock Exchange goes public.
Famous Deaths
- Carlo Giuliani, Italian anarchist (b. 1978)
- Werner Haentjes, German conductor and composer of operas and film scores, dies at 77
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 20, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 9 months and 17 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
