Famous Weddings
- American actress Suzanne Pleshette (64) weds American actor Tom Poston (79) at Manhattan City Hall, New York City (her third marriage, his fifth) until his death in 2007
Famous Deaths
Douglas Adams (1952-2001)
English author (Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy), dies of myocardial infarction and a fatal cardiac arrhythmia at 49
- Klaus Schlesinger, German writer, dies at 64
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About May 11, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: All For You - Janet
#1 Song: It's Raining Men - Geri Halliwell
