Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone premieres, turning the book phenomenon into a cinematic empire and launching the careers of its young stars.
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The US officially withdraws from the Kyoto Protocol, sparking international criticism.read more »
2001 Classic: Science
President George W. Bush signs an executive order limiting federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.read more »