What Happened on May 22, 2001

Historical Events

Laureus Awards

Laureus World Sports Awards, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco: Sportsman: Tiger Woods; Sportswoman: Cathy Freeman; Team: French Men's National Football team

NHL Eastern Conference Final: New Jersey Devils beat Pittsburgh Penguins, 4 games to 1

Events in 2001

Famous Birthdays

Emma Chamberlain, American influencer (YouTube), born in San Mateo, California

Born in 2001

Famous Divorces

Jane Fonda & Ted Turner

Actress and former fitness guru Jane Fonda (63) divorces CNN founder Ted Turner (62) due to irretrievably broken marriage 10 years after getting married

Famous Deaths

Jack Watling, British actor (Nanny, Adventure for 2, Naked Heart), dies at 78
Lorez Alexandria, American jazz and gospel singer (Alexandria the Great), dies at 71
Whitman Mayo, American actor (Grady Wilson-"Sanford & Son"), dies at 70

Died in 2001 2001 Highlights