Thursday August 02, 2001: on this day

August 02, 2001 was the 214th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 02, 2001 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 2001, who was born and died on August 02, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bootylicious by Destiny's Child), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2001?


August 02, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2001 can also be written as 8/2/2001 in the US and as 2/8/2001 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2001 in August 2001 calendar

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August 02, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2001:

August 02, 2001: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.65
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.21
  • General Electric GE: opens at $43.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.50

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 123.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5292 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.7094 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 109.26 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6166 GBP
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August 02, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 August 2nd, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2001 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 2001.

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Who was born on August 02, 2001?


Famous people born on August 02, 2001:

  • Autumn Miller

    Autumn miller is a dancer known for her impressive skills and popular youtube dance videos.

  • Kiara Glasco
  • Andrei Gorcea
  • Maximilian Kabas
  • Moa Boström Müssener
  • Eleri Smart
  • Patrick von Siebenthal
  • Sofia Mastroianni

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 17 days old,

or 1180 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8265 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 2001?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2001.

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August 02, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2001:

  • Jerome H. Saltzer

    Renowned computer scientist known for his work in computer security and operating systems.

  • Ron Townson

    American singer (the 5th dimension) (born 1933).

  • Elizabeth Davies
  • Mario Alesini
  • Melina Pignatelli
  • Vincenzo Capelli

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2001:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2001 was Bootylicious by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bootylicious youtube
  2. - Loverboy
  3. - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
  4. - All Or Nothing
  5. - U Remind Me youtube

August 02, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 2001 was Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Eternal Flame
  2. - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
  3. - 21 Seconds
  4. - Castles In The Sky
  5. - Let's Dance

August 02, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2001 was Loverboy by Mariah Carey Featuring Da Brat & Ludacris, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loverboy
  2. - Bootylicious youtube
  3. - U Remind Me youtube
  4. - Fallin' youtube
  5. - Where The Party At

August 02, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2001 was Azul by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Azul
  2. - O Me Voy O Te Vas
  3. - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
  4. - Como Se Cura Una Herida
  5. - Me Vas A Extranar

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August 02, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

American Pie 2

American Pie 2

Release year: 2001

Directed by: J.B. Rogers

Starring: Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan

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

August 02, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Barker

All About Us

All About Us

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Christine Swanson

Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Phillip Escott

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

Hell in the Pacific

Hell in the Pacific

Release year: 2001

Directed by: John Boorman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

August 02, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Any Way The Wind Blows by E. Lynn Harris

Any Way The Wind Blows

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After her wedding to John "Basil” Henderson didn't go as she planned, Yancey Braxton flew to L.A. to re-establish herself as mega-diva Yancey B.

Justice by Dominick Dunne

Justice

By:

Dominick Dunne has been publishing Vanity Fair's revelatory chronicles for more than 20 years of the most notorious crimes, trials and punishments of all time for over two decades.

John Adams by David McCullough

John Adams

By:

This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.

Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi

Stolen Lives

By:

This is Malika Oufkir's remarkable and turbulent life. It's a gripping memoir that reads like an action thriller. Malika Oufkir was born in 1953. She was the eldest child of General Oufkir.

Rise To Rebellion by Jeff Shaara

Rise To Rebellion

By:

With his novels Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure, Jeff Shaara amazed readers with his brilliant fiction Gone for Soldiers. The acclaimed author now who illuminates the Civil War, the Mexican-American War and more

August 02, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Echelon

Echelon

Platform: Windows PC

Genre: Action / Simulation

Publisher: CIS Buka Entertainment; INT Bethesda Softworks

Blast Lacrosse

Blast Lacrosse

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Acclaim Sports

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

Platform: PlayStation Game Boy Color Windows Dreamcast PlayStation 2

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: JP CyberFront

SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Krabby Patty

SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Krabby Patty

Platform: PC, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: THQ

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Black Isle Studios Interplay Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 02, 2001?

On August 02, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2001?

On August 02, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2001?

On August 02, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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 August 2001?

August 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 2001 calendar looked like.

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