What happened today in 2001?

About January 15th, 2001, in brief:

  • Historical events: Wikipedia, the free, collaborative online encyclopedia, was officially launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, marking a revolutionary moment in digital knowledge sharing and collaborative information platforms.
  • Day of the week: January 15th, 2001 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child
  • #1 UK song: Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra
  • Popular movie: What Women Want directed by Nancy Meyers

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