Historical Events
- Dolphinarium massacre: A Hamas suicide bomber kills 21 at a disco in Tel Aviv
- Nepalese Royal Massacre: Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal slaughters his parents, two siblings, and five other family members during dinner at the Narayanhiti Palace, in Katmandu
Famous Deaths
- Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, King of Nepal (1972-2001), killed by his son Dipendra in the Nepalese Royal Massacre at 55
- Hank Ketcham, American cartoonist (Dennis the Menace), dies of prostate cancer at 81
- Queen Aiswarya of Nepal, killed by her son Dipendra in the Nepalese Royal Massacre at 51
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About June 1, 2001
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk
#1 Song: Do You Really Like It - Dj Pied Piper & The Masters Of Ceremonies
