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August 01, 2001 was the 213th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 01, 2001 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 2001, who was born and died on August 01, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bootylicious by Destiny's Child), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 2001?
- August 01, 2001: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 2001?
- August 01, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 01, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 2001?
What day of the week was August 01, 2001?
August 01, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 2001 can also be written as 8/1/2001 in the US and as 1/8/2001 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 2001:
- Alabama supreme court chief justice roy moore installed a 2.5-ton monument of ten commandments, nicknamed by detractors and media as 'roy's rock'. it was hidden in the rotunda of the judiciary building.
- The european environment agency is now open to bulgaria, cyprus and latvia.
- A deal is reached regarding the status of the minor albanian language in republic of macedonia.
- Germany's law legalizes same-sex registered partnerships.
August 01, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 01, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.01
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $66.80
- General Electric GE: opens at $43.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.35
Exchange Rates on August 01, 2001:
- 1 USD = 124.61 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5347 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.713 CHF
- 1 EUR = 109.8 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6141 GBP
August 01, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 2001 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 2001 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 01, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:44 pm and setting at 04:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 2001.
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Who was born on August 01, 2001?
Famous people born on August 01, 2001:
- Ben Trbojevic
Australian rugby league player.
- Park Si-eun
South korean actress.
- Anderson Webb
Youtube star.
- Jesús Hernández
- Kirill Kosarev
- Jessica Kähärä
- Gabriel Pereira dos Santos
- Franco Pérez
- Martina Tomaselli
- Anatolij Trubin
- Henri Uhlig
- Scottie Barnes
- Louis Geyer
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
![Jason Momoa]()
Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
August 01, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 8 months old,
or 272 months and 24 days old,
or 1186 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8303 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 2001.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 2001?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2001.
August 01, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 2001:
- Clarece Loomis
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
- Korey Stringer
American football player (d. 2001).
- Heinz J. Duell
- Enrique Yarza
- Dike Eddleman
- Mario Perazzolo
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st
August 01, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 2001:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 2001:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2001 was Bootylicious by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Destiny's Child - Bootylicious
- Mariah Carey - Loverboy
- Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
- O-Town - All Or Nothing
- Usher - U Remind Me
August 01, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 2001 was Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Atomic Kitten - Eternal Flame
- Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
- So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds
- Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky
- Five - Let's Dance
August 01, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2001 was Loverboy by Mariah Carey Featuring Da Brat & Ludacris, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 01, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mariah Carey Featuring Da Brat & Ludacris - Loverboy
- Destiny's Child - Bootylicious
- Usher - U Remind Me
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
August 01, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 01, 2001 was Azul by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 01, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Cristian - Azul
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Jaci Velasquez - Como Se Cura Una Herida
- Pepe Aguilar - Me Vas A Extranar
August 01, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
The Faculty
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
Country: United States of America
American Pie 2
Release year: 2001
Directed by: J.B. Rogers
Starring: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan
Country: United States of America
What Women Want
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda
Country: United States of America
Delivering Milo
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Castle
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Country: United States of America
August 01, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Manhunt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Barker
All About Us
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Christine Swanson
Cruel Summer
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Phillip Escott
Life as We Know It
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
Hell in the Pacific
Release year: 2001
Directed by: John Boorman
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
August 01, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson
The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.
Stolen Lives
By: Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi
This is Malika Oufkir's remarkable and turbulent life. It's a gripping memoir that reads like an action thriller. Malika Oufkir was born in 1953. She was the eldest child of General Oufkir.
The Fourth Hand
By: John Irving
New York journalist Patrick Wallingford accidentally becomes his headline while reporting on a story about India. His left hand is eaten and he loses it.
The Prayer of Jabez
By: Bruce Wilkinson
Walk Thru the Bible Ministries president Dr. Bruce Wilkinson takes readers to 1 Chronicles 4:10. He explains how people can experience God's miracle power and the blessings God has for them.
August 01, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 01, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Civilization III
Crescendo
The Corporate Machine
Burnout
Empire Earth
Who was the US President on August 01, 2001?
On August 01, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 2001?
On August 01, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 2001?
On August 01, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
What happened in 2001?
2001 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
- J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
- The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).
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What was the calendar for August 2001?
August 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
