Historical Events
- Australia and East Timor sign an agreement to share royalties from oil and natural gas production in the Timor Sea, which separates the two countries
Famous Deaths
- Ernie K-Doe [Ernest Kador Jr.], American R&B singer ("Mother-in-Law"), dies of kidney failure and cirrhosis of the liver at 68
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About July 5, 2001
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: U Remind Me - Usher
- #1 Song: The Way To Your Love - Hear'say