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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

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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.

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in May 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - All For You
  2. - Lady Marmalade
  3. - Survivor
  4. - Thankyou
  5. - Hanging By A Moment

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Don't Stop Movin'
  2. - Angel
  3. - It's Raining Men
  4. - Do You Really Like It?
  5. - Out Of Reach

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Directed by: Seth Amaradasa

Starring: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose

Country: United States of America

Mulholland Dr.

Mulholland Dr.

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates

Country: United States of America

Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge!

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Baz Luhrmann

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent

Country: United States of America

Lantana

Lantana

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Ray Lawrence

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush, Rachael Blake, Kerry Armstrong

Country: Australia

Storytelling

Storytelling

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Todd Solondz

Starring: Selma Blair, Leo Fitzpatrick, Robert Wisdom, Maria Thayer

Books

Which were the most popular books released in May 2001?
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The Bonesetter'S Daughter by Amy Tan

The Bonesetter'S Daughter

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""As captivating as Tan's first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . Amy Tan is the only one who writes with more empathy about daughters and mothers than Amy Tan."

At Any Cost by Bill Sammon

At Any Cost

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Extensive, on-the scene reporting combined with exclusive interviews with key figures - including President George W. Bush (Vice President Richard B.

The O'Reilly Factor by Bill O'Reilly

The O'Reilly Factor

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An uncompromising and hard-hitting broadside from The O'Reilly Factor's anchorman on Fox News Channel's Fox News Channel. It covers what's good and bad about America, as well as what's totally ridiculous (most of everything else).

Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.

Lone Eagle by Danielle Steel

Lone Eagle

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The 51st bestseller by Danielle Steel tells the story about an extraordinary man and the woman who loved them. It is a love story that can never be broken. It is.