Monday December 31, 2001: on this day

December 31, 2001 was the 365th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 31, 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 31, 2001, who was born and died on December 31, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 2001?


December 31, 2001 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2001 can also be written as 12/31/2001 in the US and as 31/12/2001 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2001 in December 2001 calendar

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December 31, 2001: What happened on that day?


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December 31, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $22.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.55
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.75

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 131.6 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5917 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6571 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 117.35 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6119 GBP
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December 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 31, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 2001 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2001

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Who was born on December 31, 2001?


Famous people born on December 31, 2001:

  • Katie Volynets

    American tennis player.

  • Gabriele Frangipani
  • Tomoru Honda
  • Xavier Mbuyamba
  • Kossivi Amédédjisso
  • Magdalena Łuczak
  • Drew Sanders

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 2 months old,

or 266 months and 29 days old,

or 1160 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8124 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 2001?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2001.

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December 31, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 2001:

  • Maximina Martinez

    Renowned for her work on variable stars.

  • Sohrab Nazari

    Sohrab Nazari was a renowned Iranian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Eileen Heckart

    American actress, who is better known for her performances in theater than film.

  • Jerl Criswell

    Jerl Criswell was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Javier Benjumea

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 2001:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Independent Women Part I youtube
  2. - He Loves U Not
  3. - It Wasn't Me
  4. - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
  5. - With Arms Wide Open youtube

December 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2001 was Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Touch Me
  2. - Gotta Get Thru This
  3. - It's The Way You Make Me Feel / Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
  4. - Have You Ever
  5. - Somethin' Stupid

December 31, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Independent Women Part I youtube
  2. - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
  3. - Ms. Jackson
  4. - I Wish
  5. - Danger (Been So Long)

December 31, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2001 was Yo Te Amo by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Te Amo
  2. - Te Quise Olvidar
  3. - A Puro Dolor
  4. - Cuando Seas Mia
  5. - Infiel

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December 31, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tigerland

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

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

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

Delivering Milo

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott

Country: United States of America

Drowning Mona

Drowning Mona

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Gomez

Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis

Country: United States of America

December 31, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Code To Zero by Ken Follett

Code To Zero

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January 1958 - The darkest hour in the cold war, and the dawn of the space race. America's greatest hope of catching up is at Cape Canaveral's launch pad.

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Prodigal Summer

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Barbara Kingsolver's fifth novel, Wildness, is a hymn of wildness that celebrates both the prodigal spirit in human nature and nature.

Merrick by Anne Rice

Merrick

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Anne Rice once more shows her ability to weave together two of her most captivating worlds in this spellbinding novel. those of the Vampire Chronicles or the Mayfair witches.

The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles

The Beatles Anthology

By:

This remarkable project was possible because Paul McCartney and George Harrison have agreed to share their stories together for this book.

The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks

The Rescue

By:

A story by one of America's most popular authors tells the story of the greatest commitment: to love someone forever. Taylor McAden, a volunteer firefighter, feels the need to take terrible risks in order to save lives when he is …

December 31, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Carnivores Ice Age

Carnivores Ice Age

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Sport (hunting) First-person shooter

Publisher: WizardWorks Software, Infogrames

Formula One 2001

Formula One 2001

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: NA 989 Sports

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Platform-adventure, Action role-playing

Publisher: Konami

Batman: Gotham City Racer

Batman: Gotham City Racer

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

Star Wars: Starfighter

Star Wars: Starfighter

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows, arcade, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

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Who was the US President on December 31, 2001?

On December 31, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2001?

On December 31, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 2001?

On December 31, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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.

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