Famous Deaths
- Fanny Leys, Flemish author (Ontwijding), dies at 95
- Francisco da Costa Gomes, Portuguese army officer and politician (President of Portugal, 1974-76 - unelected appointee of ruling military junta), dies at 87
- Friedrich Franz, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (b. 1910)
- Poul Anderson, American science-fiction and fantasy author, winner of 7 Hugo and 3 Nebula Awards (The Sharing of Flesh; Mirkheim; After Doomsday), dies of prostate cancer at 74
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 31, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 9 months and 6 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
