Historical Events
- Crude oil resumes flowing through the trans-Alaska pipeline after workers welded shut a bullet hole that caused 260,000 US gallons of oil to spill out
- U.S. invasion of Afghanistan starts with an air assault and covert operations on the ground
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Senate Seeiso, daughter of King Letsie III of Lesotho, born in Maseru, Lesotho
Famous Deaths
- Alf Gover, English cricket fast bowler (4 Tests; Surrey CCC) and coach (Frank Tyson, Viv Richards, Andy Roberts, Ian Bishop; Surrey), dies at 93
- Christopher Adams, British-born pro wrestler and judoka (b. 1955)
- Herblock [Herbert Lawrence Block], American cartoonist, dies at 91
- Jimmie Lloydd [Logdon], American country and rockabilly singer, dies at 79
- Polly Rowles, American actress (Sweet Liberty, Jamie), dies at 87
- Roger Gaudry, French Canadian chemist, businessman and corporate director (b. 1913)
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About October 7, 2001
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
