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US date format: 12/6/2001, UK date format: 6/12/2001
December 6th, 2001 was the 340th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Sagittarius. The day of the week was Thursday.
Famous birthdays on this day include Audrey McGraw .
The number one song in US was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige. Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was #1 song in the UK.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, directed by Peter Jackson, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Harold and the Purple Crayon. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ecks vs. Sever or Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex.
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.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 06, 2001 Events
What happened on December 06, 2001?
Historical Events
- Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian province of Newfoundland, is now Newfoundland and Labrador.
Old Newspapers from December 06, 2001
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See also
What happened on December 06 in history? Find out the list of December 6th major events
What was 2001 famous for? Discover everything about 2001
December 06, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 06, 2001?
American child of country singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
Other December 6th famous birthdays
American composer, pianist and leader of a Jazz Quartet, one of the greatest jazz recording artists of all time.
French journalist, TV presenter, and amateur player of poker.
He is a French actor and comedian, and was born to a gallery owner (mother).
French-born daughter of Jacques Chirac and Bernadette Chirac, a well-known French family.
How old am I?
If December 06, 2001 is your birthday you are 21 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 06.
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December 06, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 06, 2001?
Other December 6th famous deaths
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American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
Actresses (Fistful Of Dollars) die at 61.
French-American psychiatrist and revolutionary writer.
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American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
December 06, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Sagittarius
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
Chinese Zodiac
Sign: Snake
Element: Metal
Can the numbers in December 06, 2001 reveal something about your future ? Find out
December 06, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 06, 2001?
The day of the week was Thursday.
December 6th marks the 339th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 25 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
December 06, 2001 Holidays and Observances
What is special on December 06, 2001?
Holidays
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 06, 2001? Which were the top hits on December 06, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- S Club 7 - Have You Ever
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Riva featuring Dannii Minogue - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Ginuwine - Differences
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Fat Joe Featuring R. Kelly - We Thuggin'
Top #5 Latin songs
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Alexandre Pires - Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
Country: United States of America
A Beautiful Mind
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
Country: United States of America
Iris
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
Vanilla Sky
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell
Country: United States of America
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
Sitting Ducks
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Henry Jaglom
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2001?
- Time: Before the taliban came to power, Saliha, photographed in Kabul on Nov. 22, was a journalist for an
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11101
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.628
- Wired: Wired - December, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Corrections
By: Jonathan Franzen
Enid Lambert was awarded the 2001 National Book Award in Fiction. After almost fifty years of being a mother and wife, Enid is ready for some fun. Alfred, her husband is suffering from Parkinson's disease and Enid Lambert's children are …
Now, Let Me Tell You What I Really Think
By: Chris Matthews
A PATRIOT PLAYS HARDBALL Chris Matthews has been playing "hardball," since the moment he was born. From his first political race in the first grade, to his many years as a worker
Journey Through Heartsongs
By: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Mattie J.T. Stepanek leads us on a Journey Through Heartsongs, featuring more of his beautiful poems. These poems reflect the rare wisdom Mattie gained through his battle with rare forms of muscular dystrophy, and the loss of his three siblings …
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
Theodore Rex
By: Edmund Morris
Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see zodiac and birth chart for December 06, 2001
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ecks vs. Sever
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex
Cube
SpongeBob SquarePants: SuperSponge
Floigan Bros.
December 06, 2001 Lunar and Planetary phase
Lunar phase
The moon phase for December 06, 2001 is Last Quarter.
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.48
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.98
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 124.68 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5726 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6472 CHF
- 1 EUR = 111.59 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6263 GBP
