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The year 2001 (MMI) of the Gregorian Calendar began and ended on a Monday. During the year George W. Bush succeeded Bill Clinton, to become the 43rd President of the United States, Wikipedia launches on the Internet, Over 3000 are killed in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon through the hijacking of planes - the war on terror has begun, 5 die in USA Anthrax by mail attacks.
In Baseball, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hits 72 home runs, an all-time record, In October, the USA and allies invade Afghanistan, Microsoft releases Windows XP, A flight from NYC to the Dominican Republic crashes in Queens killing all 260 passengers. Slobodan Milosevic surrenders and is tried on charges of war crimes, Sherpa Temba Tsheri climbs Everest at the age of 16 (the youngest ever).
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January 2001
- January 15: Wikipedia, the encyclopedia "anybody can edit" goes online.
- January 26: 13,000 people die after the Indian state of Gujarat is hit with an earthquake.
- January 15: Wikipedia, the encyclopedia "anybody can edit" goes online.
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January 6 2001
January 6: With Al Gore presiding of the U.S. Senate, George W. Bush was certified the winner of the 2000 Election.
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March 2001
- March 8: The Republican-controlled House voted for an across-the-board tax cut of nearly $1 trillion over the next decade.
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April 2001
- April 1: Former Yugoslavia president Slobodan Milosevic is arrested on corruption charges.
- April 28: Millionaire Dennis Tito becomes the world's first space tourist.
- April 1: Former Yugoslavia president Slobodan Milosevic is arrested on corruption charges.
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April 12 2001
April 12: A state of emergency is declared in Cincinnati amid an outbreak of racial violence
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July 2001
- July 3: During a UN Tribunal at The Hague, former Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milosevic refused to enter a plea.
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September 2001
- September 11: 19 Terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda hijack four airplanes and crashed them into American landmarks, World Trade Center and the Pentagon. 2,974 people died in the attack.
- September 13: Secretary of State Colin Powell names Osama Bin Laden as the prime suspect in the 9-11 terrorism attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
- September 20: George W. Bush names Tom Ridge the first Secretary of the newly created U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- September 21: Congress approves $15 Billion dollars worth of federal bailout money to the Airline Industry
- September 11: 19 Terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda hijack four airplanes and crashed them into American landmarks, World Trade Center and the Pentagon. 2,974 people died in the attack.
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October 2001
- October 21: A Washington DC Postal worker becomes the 3rd victim of an Anthrax Attack.
- October 24: Two trucks collide inside the Gotthard Road Tunnel in Switzerland causing a fire and killing 11 people.
- October 26: Authorities are given a broader ability to search, seize, detain and eavesdrop on Terrorists and American citizens after the Patriot Act is signed into law by George W. Bush.
- October 21: A Washington DC Postal worker becomes the 3rd victim of an Anthrax Attack.
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October 7 2001
October 7: The Afghanistan War begins as the United States and United Kingdom begun air strikes against Taliban targets.
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November 2001
- November 16: A letter on its way to Senator Patrick Leahy is intercepted and found to be containing Anthrax.
- November 28: Enron collapses after a deal with Dynegy failed to materialize.
- November 16: A letter on its way to Senator Patrick Leahy is intercepted and found to be containing Anthrax.
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December 2001
- December 2: Enron filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
- December 27: The United States announces that Guantanamo Bay will be used as a prison to hold suspects in the War on Terror.
- December 2: Enron filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
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2001 Questions
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How much does it cost to fix a 2001 mazda tribute 4wd system? 1 AnswerIt is not possible to answer your question with the limited information you have provided. The problem could be as simple as a fuse/wire/switch/vacuum line or a... read more -
For a 2001 Ford Focus, on the side door mirrors, is the metal plate included in a replacement mirror kit you buy from Autozone? 1 AnswerYou could ask Autozone if they sell that bracket. If not a Ford dealer or many online parts houses probably sell just the bracket. read more -
Im looking to buy speakers for my car (Aurora 2001). What brand should I get? What are some gotchas?Any tips? 6 AnswersWell considering you dont want something fancy then i would recommend the following pioneer car speakers TS G6842R ,30 Watt output that go from $20-$ 60 from on... read more
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What is one photo that defines the year 2001 3 AnswersObviously, it will have to be about the attacks. I've always liked (for lack of a better word) this one: http://nortonbooks.typepad.com/everydaysociology/Window... read more
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