What Happened on September 17, 2001

Historical Events

Sports History

Despite suffering from lung cancer and Parkinson's disease, Jack Buck stirs emotions by reading a patriotic-themed poem during the pregame ceremonies on baseball's first night back after the September 11th terrorist attacks

Major trading markets in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), reopen for the first time since September 11

Events in 2001

Famous Birthdays

India Amarteifio, English actress (Queen Charlotte), born in Kingston upon Thames, England

Born in 2001

Famous Deaths

Barry Shepherd, Australian cricket batsman (9 Tests, 5 x 50s; West Australia CA), dies at 64
Lou Dog, Dalmatian dog, mascot for band Sublime, dies at 12

Died in 2001 2001 Highlights