Sunday December 02, 2001: on this day

December 02, 2001 was the 336th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 02, 2001, who was born and died on December 02, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige), movies (e.g. Ocean's Eleven, directed by Steven Soderbergh), TV series (e.g. Harold And The Purple Crayon) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 02, 2001?


December 02, 2001 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2001 can also be written as 12/2/2001 in the US and as 2/12/2001 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2001 in December 2001 calendar

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December 02, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 2001:

  • Enron corporation, located in houston, texas files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection before a new york court. this is five days after dynegy's cancellation of a us$8.4 million buyout offer. this is the largest u.s. bankruptcy at the time.
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  • Enron files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just five days after dynegy cancelled a buyout bid. this was the largest bankruptcy in american history, as of 2003[update].

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

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December 02, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Inter : 2 - 4
  • Bologna - Torino : 1 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Piacenza : 1 - 3
  • Lecce - Lazio : 1 - 2
  • Milan - Chievo : 3 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Charleroi : 1 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Standard : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - St Pauli : 4 - 3
  • Hertha - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Babelsberg - Schweinfurt : 3 - 1
  • Oberhausen - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1
  • Unterhaching - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
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December 02, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Snake chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2001.

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Who was born on December 02, 2001?


Famous people born on December 02, 2001:

  • Ricardo Azevedo Alves
  • José Castillo Pérez
  • Iman Griffith
  • Nicolas Heinrich
  • Marko Ivezić
  • Emilio Nava
  • Márton Radics

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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


You are 22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 17 days old,

or 1163 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8143 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 02, 2001?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 02, 2001:

  • William Woodburn
  • John W. Collins
  • Danilo Donati
  • Bruce Halford
  • Martha Kneale
  • Raisa Mament'eva
  • Alessandro Manuelli
  • Dženana Neimarlija
  • José Chávez Morado

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

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


Holidays on December 02, 2001:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 2001:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2001 was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Family Affair youtube
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Hero
  4. - How You Remind Me youtube
  5. - Turn Off The Light

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gotta Get Thru This
  2. - Have You Ever
  3. - Somethin' Stupid
  4. - Murder On The Dancefloor
  5. - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - U Got It Bad youtube
  2. - Rock The Boat
  3. - Differences
  4. - Girls, Girls, Girls
  5. - Family Affair youtube

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 2001 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

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

The Latin music chart on December 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tantita Pena
  2. - Dejame Entrar
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - Heroe
  5. - Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida

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

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

Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon

Country: United States of America

I Am Sam

I Am Sam

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Jessie Nelson

Starring: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest

Country: United States of America

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Piel

Justice League

Justice League

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy

Country: United States of America

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42

Release year: 2001

Sitting Ducks

Sitting Ducks

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Henry Jaglom

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

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

The Universe In A Nutshell by Stephen Hawking

The Universe In A Nutshell

By:

Stephen Hawking's multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time (multimillion copies), introduced readers around the globe to the brilliant theories of the theoretical physicist.

The Final Days by Barbara Olson

The Final Days

By:

Olson gives a razor-sharp view of the shocking Clintons' excesses in the final days of their office. These include the outrageous pardons of political cronies, friends, and the looting the White House.

The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose

The Wild Blue

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the celebrated author of Band of Brothers, and Undaunted Courage. We follow him in the dangerous and crowded B-24s while his crew fought to defeat the German war machine.

The Mitford Snowmen by Jan Karon

The Mitford Snowmen

By:

Everyone's favourite characters are full of holiday spirit in Mitford at Christmastime. The Mitford Snowmen are brought to Main Street by a swirling snowfall for a snowman-building contest.

Blood And Gold by Anne Rice

Blood And Gold

By:

"RICE WRITES WITH HIS HISTORICALLY EVOCATIVE FLAIR AND HER USUAL EROTIC FLAIR."-PeopleOnce a proud senator in Imperial Rome Marius is kidnapped, and forced into the dark realm of blood.

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

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

Civilization III

Civilization III

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Infogrames (Win) MacSoft (Mac)

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex

Platform: PlayStation 2 GameCube Xbox

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Universal Interactive

Onimusha

Onimusha

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Capcom

Car Battler Joe

Car Battler Joe

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action RPG Vehicular combat

Publisher: JP Victor Interactive Software; NA Natsume

Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing

Platform: Nintendo 64, GameCube, iQue Player

Genre: Life simulation game Role-playing game

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 2001?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 02, 2001?

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

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 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.

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Sunday December 2, 2001