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August 29, 2001 was the 241st day of the year 2001, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 29, 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 29, 2001, who was born and died on August 29, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' by Alicia Keys), movies (e.g. Training Day, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Being Eve) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 29th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 2001?
- August 29, 2001: What happened on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 29, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- August 29, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 2001?
- August 29, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 29, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 2001?
What day of the week was August 29, 2001?
August 29, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 2001 can also be written as 8/29/2001 in the US and as 29/8/2001 in UK and Europe.
August 29, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 2001:
- Four people are killed when binter mediterráneo flight 8261 crashes into the n-340 highway near málaga airport.
August 29, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 29, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.97
- Apple AAPL: opens at $18.44
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $61.05
- General Electric GE: opens at $41.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.75
Exchange Rates on August 29, 2001:
- 1 USD = 120.16 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5447 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6672 CHF
- 1 EUR = 109.35 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6266 GBP
August 29, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Beauvais - Laval : 2 - 0
- Caen - Amiens : 2 - 4
- Chateauroux - Le Havre : 4 - 2
- Creteil - Gueugnon : 3 - 1
- Grenoble - Wasquehal : 2 - 1
August 29, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 29, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 29th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 29, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 2001 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:29 pm and setting at 02:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 2001.
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Who was born on August 29, 2001?
Famous people born on August 29, 2001:
- SimplyLuke
Youtube star.
- Luca Bernardi
- Clarisse Brèche
- Aleksandar Vasiljević
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 7 months old,
or 271 months and 22 days old,
or 1181 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8270 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 2001?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2001.
August 29, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 2001:
- Francisco Rabal
Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2001).
- Graeme Strachan
Australian singer-songwriter & television personality (b. 1952).
- Graeme ''Shirley'' Strachan
Australian singer (skyhooks), radio and tv star (born 1952).
- Victor Jörgensen
- Alfredo Mayo
- Juan Garizurieta
- Gösta Glase
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
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August 29, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 2001:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 2001:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
- Janet - Someone To Call My Lover
- Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
- Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
August 29, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 2001 was Let's Dance by Five, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Five - Let's Dance
- Bob The Builder - Mambo No 5
- DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
- Blue - Too Close
- Uncle Kracker - Follow Me
August 29, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - I'm Real
- Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
- The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley - Contagious
- JAY-Z - Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
August 29, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 29, 2001 was Como Se Cura Una Herida by Jaci Velasquez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 29, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 29, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jaci Velasquez - Como Se Cura Una Herida
- Cristian - Azul
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Olga Tanon - Como Olvidar
- Pepe Aguilar - Me Vas A Extranar
August 29, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Training Day
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger
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
The Faculty
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
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 29, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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:
Being Eve
Release year: 2001
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
August 29, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Woman Next Door
By: Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, bestselling author in New York Times, paints a fascinating portrait of every marriage's secrets in this sharp-eyed novel that is full of suspense.
Napalm & Silly Putty
By: George Carlin
This #1 New York Times Bestseller with over 450,000 copies printed offers a humorous and "entertaining" [Chicago Sun-Times] collection razor-sharp observations. Now available in paperback Spend more than
Hemlock Bay
By: Catherine Coulter
Catherine Coulter, the author of Riptide, is now a key player in contemporary suspense novels. She has written five New York Times bestseller FBI novels.
Justice
By: Dominick Dunne
Dominick Dunne has been publishing Vanity Fair's revelatory chronicles for more than 20 years of the most notorious crimes, trials and punishments of all time for over two decades.
August 29, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 29, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
City Crisis
Battle Realms
The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness
DarkSpace
Car Battler Joe
Who was the US President on August 29, 2001?
On August 29, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 2001?
On August 29, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 2001?
On August 29, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.
