Historical Events
The Princess Diaries
"The Princess Diaries", starring Anne Hathaway (in her film debut), featuring Julie Andrews, and directed by Garry Marshall, premieres at El Capitan theater in Hollywood
Tour de France
88th Tour de France: no winner (Lance Armstrong disqualified)
Senior Open Championship
British Senior Open Men's Golf, Royal County Down: Australian Ian Stanley wins in a playoff with Bob Charles of New Zealand
- Copa América Final, Estadio El Campín, Bogotá: Defender Iván Córdoba scores winner as home team Columbia edge Mexico, 1-0
Famous Deaths
- Alex Nicol, American actor (The Screaming Skull, Man From Laramie, Air Cadet), dies of natural causes at 85
- Edward Gierek, Polish politician (b. 1913)
- Wau Holland, German computer hacker (b. 1951)
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 29, 2001
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
- #1 Song: Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten