Let’s have a look at what was going on in 2001, shall we? Here’s what made the news in 2001.
George W. Bush is President and Dick Cheney is Vice President.
IN THE NEWS 2001
- 9/11
- The U.S. and U.K. bomb Baggdad.
- Timothy McVeigh is executed.
- George W. Bush does not support stem cell research.
- Postal anthrax attacks commence on several news agencies and politicians.
- Enron goes bancrupt.
- Trade resumes with China.
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ENTERTAINMENT IN 2001
- Gladiator wins Best Picture Oscar.
- Russell Crowe wins Best Actor Oscar.
- Julia Roberts wins Best Actress Oscar.
- Wonder Boys wins Best Song Oscar.
- Record of the Year is Beautifil Day by U2.
- Album of the Year is Two Against Nature by Steely Dan.
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SPORTS IN 2001
- The Baltimore Ravens defeat The New York Giants win Super Bowl XXXV.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks win The World Series.
- The Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA Championship.
- The Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.
- Dale Earnhardt dies in a crash at The Daytona 500.
- Bobby Bonds hits 72 home runs.
- Tiger Woods wins The Masters.
- Jeff Gordon is NASCAR champion.
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9/11 2001
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