Historical Events
- The US Coast Guard lifts a ban on liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers entering Boston Harbor to make deliveries to Distrigas' Everett LNG terminal that had been imposed on September 26 in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11
Famous Deaths
- Etta Jones, American jazz singer ("Don't Go To Strangers"; "Save Your Love for Me"), dies of cancer at 72
- Gotthold Gloger, German writer and painter, dies at 77
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About October 16, 2001
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 6 months and 12 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
