What Happened on August 19, 2001

Historical Events

Canadian Women's Open

Canadian Open Women's Golf, Angus Glen GC: Annika Sörenstam wins by 2 from Kelly Robbins

F1 World Champion

German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher wins the Hungarian Grand prix at the Hungaroring to clinch his 4th F1 World Drivers Championship and equal Alain Prost's record of 51 Grand Prix victories

PGA Championship

PGA Championship Men's Golf, Atlanta Athletic Club: David Toms wins his first major title by 1 stroke from Phil Mickelson

Events in 2001

Famous Deaths

Betty Everett, American southern soul singer and pianist ("Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)"), dies at 61
Donald Woods, South African journalist, anti-apartheid activist and author (Biko, Asking for Trouble), dies at 67

Died in 2001 2001 Highlights