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About May 21st, 2001, in brief:
- Historical events: The 2001 Rhode Island quarter-dollar is now in circulation thanks to the US Mint.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 2001 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: All For You by Janet
- #1 UK song: Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7
- Popular movie: Tigerland directed by Joel Schumacher
More about May 21st, 2001? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 2001.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 2001?
- May 21, 2001: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 21, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- May 21, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 2001?
- May 21, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 2001?
What day of the week was May 21, 2001?
May 21, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 2001:
- The 2001 rhode island quarter-dollar is now in circulation thanks to the us mint.
May 21, 2001: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 21, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 21, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.63
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.05
- General Electric GE: opens at $52.99
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.95
Exchange Rates on May 21, 2001:
- 1 USD = 122.56 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5364 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.7468 CHF
- 1 EUR = 107.46 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6092 GBP
May 21, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Los Angeles Lakers - San Antonio Spurs : 88 - 81
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Ionikos - Xanthi : 3 - 1
Liga I - Football (Portugal)
- Est Amadora - Porto : 2 - 3
May 21, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 2001 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 07:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 07, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 2001.
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Who was born on May 21, 2001?
Famous people born on May 21, 2001:
- Lemlem Hailu
- Jordan Horston
- Ruben Kluivert
- Victor Loturi
- Benedek Varju
- Guilherme Azevedo
- Rıdvan Yılmaz
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 11 months old,
or 275 months and 18 days old,
or 1198 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8389 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 2001?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2001.
May 21, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 2001:
- Tad Szulc
Renowned journalist and author who covered international affairs for The New York Times.
- Fritz Uhl
- Mario Martinelli
- Gabriele Rumi
- Gunārs Siliņš
- Alberto Silvestri
- Guido Achille Mansuelli
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 2001:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 2001:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 2001:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Janet - All For You
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
- Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
- Nelly - Ride Wit Me
May 21, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
- Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men
- Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- MOP - Cold As Ice
May 21, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2001 was My Baby by Lil' Romeo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lil' Romeo - My Baby
- Case - Missing You
- R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z - Fiesta
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
- Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before
May 21, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 21, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jerry Rivera - Quiero
- Azul Azul - La Bomba
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
May 21, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 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
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian
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
May 21, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
Blind Date
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Dismissed
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann
Trailer Park Boys
Release year: 2001
Written by: Mike Clattenburg
Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Country: Canada
Dog Eat Dog
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Soledad
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena
May 21, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bonesetter'S Daughter
By: Amy Tan
""As captivating as Tan's first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . Amy Tan is the only one who writes with more empathy about daughters and mothers than Amy Tan."
Atlantis Found
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, faces an elite army from an earlier era to discover the secrets of an ancient civilisation in this #1 New York Times bestseller series.
Dreamcatcher
By: Stephen King
Stephen King is a master storyteller and his #1 New York Times Bestseller about four friends who meet evil in the Maine woods. Twenty-five years ago, they bravely stood up to save a child with a mental disability from being …
On the Street Where You Live
By: Mary Higgins Clark
The Queen of Suspense has written a gripping novel about a woman haunted by the ghosts of two grisly murders that were separated over a century but somehow linked...Following
May 21, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Backyard Soccer MLS Edition
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
Age of Sail II
Europe Racer
Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro
Who was the US President on May 21, 2001?
On May 21, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2001?
On May 21, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 2001?
On May 21, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 2001?
May 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
