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December 05, 2001 was the 339th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 05, 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 December 05, 2001, who was born and died on December 05, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige), movies (e.g. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Harold And The Purple Crayon) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 05, 2001?
- December 05, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 05, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- December 05, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 05, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 05, 2001?
- December 05, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 05, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 05, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 05, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 05, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 05, 2001?
What day of the week was December 05, 2001?
December 05, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 339th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 05, 2001 can also be written as 12/5/2001 in the US and as 5/12/2001 in UK and Europe.
December 05, 2001: What happened on that day?
December 05, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 05, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $22.36
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $66.49
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.60
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.85
Exchange Rates on December 05, 2001:
- 1 USD = 124.24 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5724 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6617 CHF
- 1 EUR = 110.2 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6264 GBP
December 05, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Chelsea - Charlton : 0 - 1
- West Ham - Aston Villa : 1 - 1
December 05, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 05, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 05, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 05, 2001 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2001.
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Who was born on December 05, 2001?
Famous people born on December 05, 2001:
- Diego Velazquez
Tv actor.
- Gaia Maris
- Alessandro Michieletto
Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:
![Keri Hilson]()
Keri HilsonAmerican singer.
![Paula Patton]()
Paula PattonAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
![Little Richard]()
Little RichardAmerican musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.
![Frankie Muniz]()
Frankie MunizFrankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.
![Amy Acker]()
Amy AckerAmerican actress.
![Lauren London]()
Lauren LondonTv actress.
![Margaret Cho]()
Margaret ChoShe is an american comedian of korean descent.
![Joan Didion]()
Joan DidionAmerican journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
![Shalom Harlow]()
Shalom HarlowCanadian actress and model.
![Nick Stahl]()
Nick StahlAmerican producer and actor.
December 05, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 4 months old,
or 268 months and 14 days old,
or 1167 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8171 days old,
if you were born on December 05, 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 December 05, 2001?
There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 05, 2001.
December 05, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 05, 2001:
- Radwan Al-Haq
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
- Willman Döring
Known for his abstract sculptures.
- Franco Rasetti
Italian-american physicist and academic (b. 1901).
- Dante Voglino
- William Roberts
- Tomás Vío
What famous deaths happened on December 5th?
Famous deaths on December 5th:
![Kirstie Alley]()
Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Nina Foch]()
Nina FochAmerican actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
![Beverly Garland]()
Beverly GarlandAmerican actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).
![Paul Harvey]()
Paul HarveyActor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.
![Jorge Negrete]()
Jorge NegreteHe was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.
- Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...
- Tata Madiba
Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
- Lennex Mandela
Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
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December 05, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 05, 2001:
- Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
- Day of the Ninja
- Austria - Krampus
- Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
- Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
- Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)
Observances on December 05, 2001:
- International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
- World Soil Day
December 05, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 05, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 05, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 2001 was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 05, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 05, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light
December 05, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 05, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 05, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- S Club 7 - Have You Ever
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Riva featuring Dannii Minogue - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)
December 05, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 05, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 05, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Ginuwine - Differences
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Fat Joe Featuring R. Kelly - We Thuggin'
December 05, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 2001 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 05, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 05, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Alexandre Pires - Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida
December 05, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 05, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
Country: United States of America
A Beautiful Mind
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
Country: United States of America
Iris
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
Vanilla Sky
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell
Country: United States of America
December 05, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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:
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
Sitting Ducks
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Henry Jaglom
December 05, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 05, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Black House
By: Stephen King and Peter Straub
From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Talisman, "an intelligent...suspenseful page-turner" (The Wall Street Journal) from "two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game" (The Washington Post).Twenty
Theodore Rex
By: Edmund Morris
Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …
Skipping Christmas
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …
The Mitford Snowmen
By: Jan Karon
Everyone's favourite characters are full of holiday spirit in Mitford at Christmastime. The Mitford Snowmen are brought to Main Street by a swirling snowfall for a snowman-building contest.
The Corrections
By: Jonathan Franzen
Enid Lambert was awarded the 2001 National Book Award in Fiction. After almost fifty years of being a mother and wife, Enid is ready for some fun. Alfred, her husband is suffering from Parkinson's disease and Enid Lambert's children are …
December 05, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 05, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Endonesia
Europa Universalis II
Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Maze
Casper: Spirit Dimensions
Extreme-G 3
Who was the US President on December 05, 2001?
On December 05, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 2001?
On December 05, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 05, 2001?
On December 05, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 5th?
December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. 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 December 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
- 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
- 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.
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 December 2001?
December 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
