Saturday December 15, 2001: on this day

About December 15th, 2001, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.
  • Day of the week: December 15th, 2001 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Adam Brody, Stuart Townsend
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: U Got It Bad by Usher
  • #1 UK song: Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield
  • Popular movie: Black Hawk Down directed by Ridley Scott

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What day of the week was December 15, 2001?


December 15, 2001 was a Saturday and it was the 349th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 2001 can also be written as 12/15/2001 in the US and as 15/12/2001 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 2001 in December 2001 calendar

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December 15, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 2001:

  • The leaning tower of pisa reopens after 11 years and $27,000,000 spent to stabilize it, without fixing its famous lean.

December 15, 2001: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 15, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Inter - Chievo : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Cottbus : 0 - 0
  • Hamburg - Freiburg : 1 - 1
  • Hansa Rostock - Bayern Munich : 1 - 0
  • Hertha - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - M'gladbach : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Babelsberg - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 3
  • Reutlingen - Saarbrucken : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Valencia : 2 - 3
  • Las Palmas - Osasuna : 1 - 1
  • Real Madrid - Sociedad : 3 - 1

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December 15, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 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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December 15, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 2001 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 06:09 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 15, 2001?


Famous people born on December 15, 2001:

  • Madysyn Rose

    Youtube star.

  • Diljá
  • Ben Pattison
  • Marsel Zaynetdinov

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 5 months old,

or 269 months and 3 days old,

or 1170 weeks

or 8190 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 2001.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 2001?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 15, 2001.

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December 15, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 2001:

  • Felma Fitzgerald

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Savita Narayan

    Renowned Indian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Rufus Thomas

    Mississippi, united states -- singer ("walking the dog").

  • José O'Callaghan
  • Claude Santelli

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

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December 15, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - U Got It Bad youtube
  2. - Family Affair youtube
  3. - How You Remind Me youtube
  4. - Hero
  5. - Turn Off The Light

December 15, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gotta Get Thru This
  2. - Have You Ever
  3. - Somethin' Stupid
  4. - Murder On The Dancefloor
  5. - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)

December 15, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - U Got It Bad youtube
  2. - Always On Time
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - A Woman's Worth
  5. - Differences

December 15, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 15, 2001 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 15, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dejame Entrar
  2. - Tantita Pena
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - Heroe
  5. - Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida

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December 15, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana

Country: United States of America

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

December 15, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Piel

Justice League

Justice League

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy

Country: United States of America

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42

Release year: 2001

December 15, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 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

Black House

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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

Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think by Chris Matthews

Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think

By:

A PATRIOT PLAYS HARDBALL Chris Matthews has been playing "hardball," since the moment he was born. From his first political race in the first grade, to his many years as a worker

Last Man Standing by David Baldacci

Last Man Standing

By:

Web London was trained to enter hostile territory and emerge alive. Web London was then forced to spend ten seconds in dark alleys, which cost him his friends, his fellow agents and his reputation.

Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts

Heaven and Earth

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts returns home to haunting New England in the second book of her Three Sisters Island Trilogy. She also revisits the lives of three powerful, passionate women. Ripley Todd is a sheriff's deputy, …

The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections

By:

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 15, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 15, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Conflict Zone

Conflict Zone

Platform: Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Windows

Genre: Real time strategy

Publisher: Ubisoft

Boxing Fever

Boxing Fever

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Boxing

Publisher: Majesco

Aliens versus Predator 2

Aliens versus Predator 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Fox Interactive

Dinosaur'us

Dinosaur'us

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Platform, Role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Light & Shadow Production

Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

Platform: Nintendo 64, GameCube, iQue Player

Genre: Life simulation game Role-playing game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on December 15, 2001?

On December 15, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2001?

On December 15, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 2001?

On December 15, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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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