Historical Events
- Accra Sports Stadium Disaster: 129 Ghanaian football fans die in a stampede caused by the firing of teargas by police following a decision by the referee in a crucial match between arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko
Famous Deaths
- James E. Myers, American songwriter (Rock Around the Clock) and producer, dies at 81
- William T. Stearn, British botanist, dies at 90
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About May 9, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 11 months and 16 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
