Monday December 31, 2001: on this day
About December 31st, 2001, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 31st, 2001 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child
- #1 UK song: Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra
- Popular movie: Tigerland directed by Joel Schumacher
More about December 31st, 2001? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 2001.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 2001?
- December 31, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 2001?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 2001?
- December 31, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 2001?
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: What happened on that day?
December 31, 2001: What were the magazines covers 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
December 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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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Birth chart on this day
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?
Moon phase
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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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 HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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How old is someone born on December 31, 2001?
Someone born on December 31, 2001 is:
22 years 4 months old,
or 268 months and 23 days old,
or 1168 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8179 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2001?
There are 222 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.
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.
- Ladislaus Mittner
Hungarian-American entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses in the United States.
- 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 WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames 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 RogersWayne 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 StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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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.
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:
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- Dream - He Loves U Not
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
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:
- Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra - Touch Me
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel / Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- S Club 7 - Have You Ever
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - 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:
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- R. Kelly - I Wish
- Mystikal Featuring Nivea - 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:
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Son By Four - Cuando Seas Mia
- Rocio Durcal - Infiel
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:
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:
A Painted House
By: John Grisham
Luke Chandler never told a lie or kept secrets until that September 1952. In the seventh year of his life, however, Luke Chandler was forced to openly admit that he had been a migrant worker. Two groups of workers, including …
Deck The Halls
By: Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
Mary Higgins Clark (the Queen of Suspense) and Carol Higgins Clark (bestselling author), teamed up for the first time to produce an entertaining suspense novel.
In Tuscany
By: Bob Krist
The bestselling author of Under the Sun, Bella Tuscany, has written a lavishly illustrated tribute to the joys of Tuscany's people and food.
An Invitation To The White House
By: Hillary Rodham Clinton
This book is about the White House's cultural and political history, and its significance to Americans.
Winter'S Heart
By: Robert Jordan
Millions of Robert Jordan lovers will be thrilled to see the release of the ninth volume in the amazing series The Wheel of Time.
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:
Castle Marrach
America
Bomberman Tournament
Barbie: Explorer
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
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.
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),
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.
