- May 2001
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May 2001 is fifth month of 2001. it's begin started on Tuesday, after 31 days, ended on Thursday.
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Events
- Eco-terrorists set near simultaneous arson fires at the University of Washington and at a poplar farm in Clatskanie, Ore.
- In Afghanistan, the ruling Taliban militia announces a law requiring Hindus to wear identity labels to distinguish them from Muslims. The measure also requires Hindu women to be veiled for the first time.
- SGI releases XFS under an open source licence.
May 1, 2001
- Chandra Levy disappears while jogging.
May 11, 2001
- Died: Douglas Adams, author of the cult science fiction comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, dies at the age of 49.
May 12, 2001
- Died: Perry Como, singer, dies at the age of 89.
May 19, 2001
- First Apple Store opens.
May 22, 2001
- The finale of 3rd Rock from the Sun airs.
- Born: Brian MacDonald, an American lego creator.
May 26, 2001
- Died: Moven Enock Mahachi, politician, Defence Minister of Zimbabwe dies.
May 27, 2001
- The Oldham riots take place in Oldham, UK, after a string of events create tension between White and Asian communities. Lasted until May 28, 2001.
May 29, 2001
- Barbara and Jenna Bush prosecuted for under-age drinking after posing as over 21 in a Texas drinking establishment.
List of events by month
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