May 2001
May 2001: January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December
May 2001 is fifth month of 2001. it's begin started on Tuesday, after 31 days, ended on Thursday.
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
May 11, 2001
May 12, 2001
May 19, 2001
May 22, 2001
May 26, 2001
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.