What Happened on March 19, 2001

Historical Events

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

16th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: Aerosmith; Solomon Burke; The Flamingos; Michael Jackson; Queen; Paul Simon; Steely Dan; Ritchie Valens; James Burton; Johnnie Johnson; and Chris Blackwell

  • The Bank of Japan issued a monetary policy known as quantitative easing, which stimulated the Japanese economy after the burst of the dot-com bubble.

Famous Deaths

  • Charles K. Johnson, American President of the Flat Earth Society, dies at 76
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights

About March 19, 2001

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces

Holidays: St. Patrick's Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Butterfly - Crazy Town
  • UK #1 Song: Pure And Simple - Hear'say