Historical Events
F1 World Champion
German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher wins his 4th F1 World Drivers Championship by 58 points from David Coulthard; takes out Japanese GP at Suzuka for 9th win of the season
Famous Birthdays
Rowan Blanchard (22 years old)
American actress (Girl Meets World) and activist, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Weddings
- American actor Breckin Meyer (27) weds "Can't Hardly Wait" director Deborah Kaplan (30) in Malibu, California; divorce in 2014
- American inspirational speaker Anthony Robbins (41) weds Bonnie "Sage" Robbins (née Humphrey)
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About October 14, 2001
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
- #1 Song: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue