May 2001 calendar

May 2001
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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in May 2001.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on May 2001: find out below

Historical Events

Which were the important events of May 2001?

Events

01 May 2001 Philippine President Gloria Macapagal - Arroyo declares the existence ''a state rebellion'' hours after thousands of supporters of Joseph Estrada were arrested and stormed towards the presidential palace during the height of the EDSA III revolt.
03 May 2001 The United States is losing its seat at the U.N. Human Rights Commission, for the first time since 1947 when the commission was established.
04 May 2001 The Milwaukee Art Museum's addition is the first Santiago Calatrava-designed structure to open in the United States.
06 May 2001 Pope John Paul II enters a mosque as the first pope during a trip to Syria.
09 May 2001 Accra Sports Stadium Disaster, which saw the deaths of 129 Ghanaian football fans, was a tragedy that became well-known in Ghana. After a controversial referee's decision, a stampede that saw teargas fired at stadium police officers caused the deaths.
11 May 2001 Douglas Adams, the author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy, a cult science-fiction comedy, has died at the age 49.
12 May 2001 Perry Como, a singer, has died at the age of just 89.
15 May 2001 The first album by American female rock band The Go-Go's in 17 years after the release of 'Talk Show' (1984)
19 May 2001 First Apple Store opens.
21 May 2001 The 2001 Rhode Island quarter-dollar is now in circulation thanks to the US Mint.
22 May 2001 Sherpa Temba, 16 years old, becomes the youngest person ever to climb Mount Everest.
24 May 2001 Mountain climbing: Sherpa Temba, 15, becomes the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
25 May 2001 Erik Weihenmayer (32 years old), from Boulder, Colorado becomes the first blind person on Mount Everest.
27 May 2001 After a series of events that created tension between Asian and White communities, the Oldham riots occur in Oldham, UK. This lasted until May 28, 2001.
29 May 2001 After posing as being over 21 at a Texas drinking establishment, Jenna and Barbara Bush were charged with under-age drinking.
06 May 2001 During a trip to Syria, Pope John Paul II becomes the first pope to enter a mosque.