Historical Events
- 32-year-old Erik Weihenmayer, of Boulder, Colorado, becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
- 54th Cannes Film Festival: "The Son's Room" directed by Nanni Moretti wins the Palme d'Or
Famous Birthdays
- Chloe Lukasiak, American dancer and TV personality (Dance Moms), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Malcom McLean, American trucking fleet owner (SeaLand - invented containerized shipping), dies at 87 [1]
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About May 25, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 4 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