Sunday April 01, 2001
US date format: 4/1/2001, UK date format: 1/4/2001
It was Sunday, under the sign of Aries (see zodiac on April 1, 2001). The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Angel by Shaggy.
In UK What Took You So Long? by Emma Bunton was in the top 5 hits.
Blow, directed by Ted Demme, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001
while The Villa by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Soledad.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Europa Universalis II or Batman: Vengeance.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2001, at April 01 across the years or at April 2001 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 01, 2001?
Holidays
- Saint Waleric
- Saint Hugh of Grenoble
- Orissa - a state in eastern India celebrates "Utkal Divas", its statehood day.
- India - Start of financial year.
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Events
- An EP-3E United States Navy surveillance aircraft collides with a Chinese People's Liberation Army Shenyang J-8 fighter jet. The Navy crew makes an emergency landing in Hainan, People's Republic of China and is detained.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Netherlands, the first country to allow it.
- The first legal same-sex marriage in the Netherlands is celebrated.
- An EP-3E United States Navy spy plane collides with a Chinese People's Liberation Army fighter jet.
Famous Deaths
British astrologer, the founder of a...
Vietnamese composer (Born 1939).
American baseball player (Born 1908).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Donnie Darko
Directed by: Richard Kelly
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Country: United States of America
Baran
Directed by: Majid Majidi
Starring: Hossein Abedini, Zahra Bahrami, Mohammad Amir Naji, Hossein Mahjoub
Das Experiment
Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Oliver Stokowski, Wotan Wilke Möhring
Country: United States of America
Enemy at the Gates
Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Jude Law, Ed Harris, Joseph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz
Country: United States of America
Blow
Directed by: Ted Demme
Starring: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of April 01, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- Jagged Edge - Promise
- 112 - It's Over Now
- Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
- Musiq Soulchild - Love
- Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Ricky Martin - Solo Quiero Amarte
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Paulina Rubio - Y Yo Sigo Aqui
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
Sport Games on April 01, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Boston Celtics - Charlotte Hornets : 79 - 80
- Dallas Mavericks - Sacramento Kings : 119 - 107
- Golden State Warriors - Detroit Pistons : 87 - 104
- Houston Rockets - New Jersey Nets : 98 - 101
- Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers : 93 - 104
Serie A
Italian Football- Atalanta - Napoli : 1 - 1
- Juventus - Brescia : 1 - 1
- Milan - Lazio : 1 - 0
- Parma - Bologna : 0 - 0
- Perugia - Inter : 2 - 3
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Aalst - Mechelen : 1 - 3
- Beveren - Louvieroise : 0 - 1
- Charleroi - Standard : 2 - 3
- Harelbeke - Genk : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Bochum - Cottbus : 1 - 0
- Kaiserslautern - Dortmund : 1 - 4
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Crossroads
Directed by: Walter Hill
Soledad
Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena
Taina
The Division
Directed by: Eric Won
Land of the Mammoth
Directed by: Emmanuel Mairesse
How old am I?
If April 1st, 2001 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 2001?
- Time: Looking Beyond the Bear' Roaring bear w. briefcase & tie re bear market in stocks. digital by A
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9785
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.589
- Wired: Wired - April, 2001
- RollingStone: Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Villa
By: Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts exposes a proud family’s deadly secrets in this passionate tale of two Napa Valley rivals...PR executive Sophia Giambelli loves her job and has never worried about competition.
The First Counsel
By: Brad Meltzer
The runaway bestseller that takes us down the rabbit hole of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.John F. Jennedy, Jr., was Lark.Amy Carter was Dynamo.Chelsea
My Dream Of You
By: Nuala O'Faolain
A New York Times notable book and bestseller, this debut novel from Irish Times columnist Nuala O'Faolain takes on life and love with Dickensian flair and the striking intimacy that characterized her
Flags Of Our Fathers
By: James Bradley with Ron Powers
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TRUE STORY BEHIND THE IMMORTAL PHOTOGRAPH THAT HAS COME TO SYMBOLIZE THE COURAGE AND INDOMITABLE WILL OF AMERICAIn February 1945, American Marines plunged into the surf at Iwo Jima—and into history.
A Painted House
By: John Grisham
Until that September of 1952, Luke Chandler had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in the long, hot summer of his seventh year, two groups of migrant workers — and two very dangerous men — came …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Clive Barker's Undying
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Europa Universalis II
Batman: Vengeance
Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
- 1 EUR = 1.3855 CAD
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on April 01, 2001?
On April 01, 2001 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is April 01, 2001?
On April 01, 2001 the zodiac sign was Aries.
Who was the US President on April 01, 2001?
On April 01, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 01, 2001?
On April 01, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 01, 2001?
On April 01, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on April 01, 2001?
Famous people died on April 01, 2001 include, Olivia Barclay, Trinh Cong Son, Jo-Jo Moore.
What was the number one song in April 01, 2001?
The number one song in the week of April 01, 2001 was Angel by Shaggy in US and What Took You So Long? by Emma Bunton in UK.
What were the top hits on April 01, 2001?
The top hits on April 01, 2001 were Angel by Shaggy, Butterfly by Crazy Town, All For You by Janet in US and What Took You So Long? by Emma Bunton, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy featuring Rikrok, All For You by Janet Jackson in UK.
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