The 2000s

2001 25 years ago

Erik Weihenmayer becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, with Dr

Erik Weihenmayer is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. He was the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on May 25, 2001.…

Erik Weihenmayer becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, with Dr

2001 25 years ago

Members of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamist separatist group, seize twenty hostages from an affluent island resort on Palawan in

Abu Sayyaf (ASG), officially known by the Islamic State as the Islamic State – East Asia Province, also known by its full name, Al Hamas Harakat Al Muqawamah Al Islamiyyah or simpl…

Members of Abu Sayyaf, an Islamist separatist group, seize twenty hostages from an affluent island resort on Palawan in

2001 25 years ago

The U

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal cou…

The U

2001 25 years ago

Rachel Zegler, American actress and singer

Rachel Anne Zegler is an American actress and singer. Zegler gained recognition for her performance as María in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the musical West Side Story (2…

Rachel Zegler, American actress and singer

2001 25 years ago

Joan García, Spanish footballer

Joan Garcia Pons is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Joan García, Spanish footballer

2001 25 years ago

Jordyn Huitema, Canadian soccer player

Jordyn Pamela Huitema is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Chicago Stars FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Canada national team…

Jordyn Huitema, Canadian soccer player

2001 25 years ago

Issa Kaboré, Burkinabé footballer

Issa Kaboré is a Burkinabé professional footballer who plays as a right-back or right wing-back for EFL Championship club Wrexham, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City,…

Issa Kaboré, Burkinabé footballer

2001 25 years ago

Nepalese royal massacre: Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal shoots and kills several members of his family including his fat

The Nepalese royal massacre was a mass shooting which occurred on 1 June 2001 at the Narayanhiti Palace, the then-residence of the Nepali monarchy, resulting in the deaths of nine …

Nepalese royal massacre: Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal shoots and kills several members of his family including his fat

2001 25 years ago

Dolphinarium discotheque massacre: A Hamas suicide bomber kills 21 at a disco in Tel Aviv

On 1 June 2001, a Hamas-affiliated militant blew himself up outside the Dolphinarium discotheque on the beachfront in Tel Aviv, Israel, killing 21 Israelis, 16 of whom were teenage…

Dolphinarium discotheque massacre: A Hamas suicide bomber kills 21 at a disco in Tel Aviv

2001 25 years ago

PinkPantheress, British singer-songwriter and record producer

Victoria Beverley Walker, known professionally as PinkPantheress, is a British singer-songwriter and record producer. Her music blends styles such as drum and bass, UK garage, hous…

PinkPantheress, British singer-songwriter and record producer

2001 25 years ago

Noah Beck, American media personality and actor

Noah Beck is an American media personality and actor, widely known for his content on TikTok. In 2019, Beck was a midfielder for the Portland Pilots men's soccer team. Beck's conte…

Noah Beck, American media personality and actor

2001 25 years ago

Jack Hughes, American hockey player

Jack Rowden Hughes is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL). A product of t…

Jack Hughes, American hockey player

2001 25 years ago

Emma Navarro, American tennis player

Emma Navarro is an American professional tennis player. She has a career-high singles ranking of No. 8 by the WTA, achieved on September 9, 2024, and a doubles ranking of No. 93, a…

Emma Navarro, American tennis player

2001 25 years ago

Elizabeth Mandlik, American tennis player

Elizabeth Hana Mandlik is an American tennis player. She is the daughter of former major champion Hana Mandlíková.

Elizabeth Mandlik, American tennis player

2001 25 years ago

Enzo Barrenechea, Argentine footballer

Enzo Alan Tomás Barrenechea is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Primeira Liga club Benfica, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa…

Enzo Barrenechea, Argentine footballer

2001 25 years ago

Emma Chamberlain, American internet personality

Emma Frances Chamberlain is an American influencer, podcaster, businesswoman, and model. She won the 2018 Streamy Award for Breakout Creator. In 2019, Time magazine included her on…

Emma Chamberlain, American internet personality

2001 25 years ago

Joshua Zirkzee, Dutch footballer

Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team.

Joshua Zirkzee, Dutch footballer

2001 25 years ago

Brennan Johnson, Welsh footballer

Brennan Price Johnson is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Wales national team.

Brennan Johnson, Welsh footballer

2001 25 years ago

Emily Austin, journalist and social media influencer

Emily Austin is an American journalist, social media influencer and independent NBA broadcaster.

Emily Austin, journalist and social media influencer

2001 25 years ago

Chloé Lukasiak, American actress and dancer

Chloe Elizabeth Lukasiak is an American actress, dancer, author, and media personality. She earned recognition as a child, appearing on Lifetime's reality show Dance Moms and becom…

Chloé Lukasiak, American actress and dancer

2001 25 years ago

Puka Nacua, American football player

Makea "Puka" Nacua is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington …

Puka Nacua, American football player

2001 25 years ago

Andrew Torgashev, American figure skater

Andrew Torgashev is an American figure skater. He is the 2024 Grand Prix de France bronze medalist, 2025 and 2026 U.S. national silver medalist, 2019 Asian Open Trophy silver medal…

Andrew Torgashev, American figure skater

2001 25 years ago

Breece Hall, American football player

Breece Maelik Hall is an American professional football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cycl…

Breece Hall, American football player

2001 25 years ago

Iga Świątek, Polish tennis player

Iga Natalia Świątek is a Polish professional tennis player. Currently ranked world No. 3 in women's singles by the WTA, she has held the world No. 1 ranking for a total of 125 week…

Iga Świątek, Polish tennis player