Historical Events
- Mountain climbing: 15-year-old Sherpa Temba Tsheri becomes the youngest person to climb to the top of Mount Everest.
- The Democrats gain control of the US Senate for the first time since 1994 when Senator James Jeffords of Vermont abandons the Republican Party and declares himself an independent
- The Versailles wedding hall disaster in Jerusalem, Israel, kills 23 and injures over 200 in Israel's worst-ever civil disaster.
About May 24, 2001
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: All For You - Janet
#1 Song: Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7
