Historical Events
- NBA Draft: Glynn Academy center Kwame Brown first pick by Washington Wizards
Beatification
Pope John Paul II beatifies 28 Ukrainian Greek Catholics, including 27 martyrs most of whom were killed by the Soviet secret police. Beatification takes place at the service in Lviv, western Ukraine during his first visit to this country.
- The International Court of Justice finds against the United States in its judgement in the LaGrand Case.
Famous Deaths
Jack Lemmon (1925-2001)
American actor (Days of Wine & Roses, Missing), dies of colon cancer and metastatic cancer of the bladder at 76
Tove Jansson (1914-2001)
Finnish author and illustrator (Moomins), dies at 86
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About June 27, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk
