Historical Events
Women's British Open
British Open Women's Golf, Sunningdale GC: Se Ri Pak of South Korea wins by 2 strokes from Mi Hyun Kim; event gains LPGA major status for first time
- Cleveland Indians tie a MLB record in erasing a 12 run Seattle lead to win 15-14, also preventing the Mariners from reaching a record 117 season wins
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Edwards 'Ant-Man', American NBA player (Minnesota Timberwolves), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Otema Allimadi, Prime Minister of Uganda (b. 1929)
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About August 5, 2001
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bootylicious - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten
