Historical Events
- An Iranian warship in the Caspian Sea threatens a BP oil exploration ship off the coast of Azerbaijan
- Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the last Tsar of Bulgaria when he was a child, is sworn in as Prime Minister of Bulgaria, becoming the first monarch in history to regain political power through democratic election to a different office.
Famous Deaths
- Georges Dor [Dore], French Canadian author, playwright, radio broadcaster, singer and songwriter, dies at 70
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 24, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: U Remind Me - Usher
- #1 Song: Eternity/The Road To Mandalay - Robbie Williams