What Happened on July 24, 2001

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

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