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Saturday December 08, 2001: on this day
December 08, 2001 was the 342nd day of the year 2001, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 08, 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 08, 2001, who was born and died on December 08, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige), movies (e.g. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, directed by Peter Jackson), 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 8th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 08, 2001?
- December 08, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 08, 2001?
- December 08, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 08, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 08, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 08, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 08, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 08, 2001?
What day of the week was December 08, 2001?
December 08, 2001 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 08, 2001 can also be written as 12/8/2001 in the US and as 8/12/2001 in UK and Europe.
December 08, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 08, 2001:
- A raid conducted by the internal security department (isd) of singapore foils a jemaah islamiyah (ji) plot to bomb foreign embassies in singapore.
December 08, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Piacenza - Bologna : 2 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Beveren - Antwerp : 2 - 3
- Charleroi - Gent : 0 - 3
- Germinal - Lommel : 3 - 0
- Lokeren - Louvieroise : 2 - 2
- Mouscron - Genk : 2 - 4
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Wolfsburg : 3 - 3
- Cottbus - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 2
- Dortmund - Hamburg : 1 - 0
- Leverkusen - Nurnberg : 4 - 2
- M'gladbach - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 2
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Greuther Furth - Mainz : 3 - 2
- Karlsruhe - Mannheim : 1 - 2
December 08, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 08, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 2001 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 01:35 pm.
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 08, 2001?
Famous people born on December 08, 2001:
- Tylen Williams
Tv actor.
Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:
![Jim Morrison]()
Jim MorrisonAmerican singer, songwriter and poet.
![Nicki Minaj]()
Nicki MinajRapper.
![Maximilian Schell]()
Maximilian SchellMaximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
![Ian Somerhalder]()
Ian SomerhalderAmerican actor, model, and director.
![Kim Basinger]()
Kim BasingerAmerican actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.
![Teri Hatcher]()
Teri HatcherAmerican actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.
![David Carradine]()
David CarradineAmerican actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.
![Francis Huster]()
Francis HusterFrench film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.
![AnnaSophia Robb]()
AnnaSophia RobbAmerican singer and actress.
![Dominic Monaghan]()
Dominic MonaghanMovie actor.
December 08, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 4 months old,
or 268 months and 17 days old,
or 1167 weeks and 5 days old,
or 8174 days old,
if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 2001?
There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 2001.
December 08, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 08, 2001:
- Betty Snyder Holberton
Contributed to the development of the UNIVAC I computer and COBOL programming language.
- Agha Shahid Ali
Kashmiri-American poet known for his works exploring themes of exile and loss.
- Mirza Delibašić
Bosnian basketball player and coach (b. 1954).
What famous deaths happened on December 8th?
Famous deaths on December 8th:
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Marty Robbins]()
Marty RobbinsAmerican country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.
![Gladys George]()
Gladys GeorgeAmerican actress (b. 1904).
![Rene Auberjonois]()
Rene AuberjonoisAmerican actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
![Howard Rollins]()
Howard RollinsAmerican actor (born 1950).
![Robert Prosky]()
Robert ProskyAmerican actor (born 1930).
![Martha Tilton]()
Martha TiltonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2006).
![Carlotta Monti]()
Carlotta MontiLover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.
- John Lennon
Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th
December 08, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 08, 2001:
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
- R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
- Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
- Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
- Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
December 08, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 08, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 08, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2001 was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light
December 08, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 08, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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)
December 08, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 08, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following 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'
December 08, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 2001 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 08, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 08, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following 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
December 08, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 08, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
December 08, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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
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
December 08, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 08, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
John Adams
By: David McCullough
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.
When Character Was King
By: Peggy Noonan
Peggy Noonan has captured Ronald Reagan better than anyone. Noonan's When Character Was King brings to life her reflections on Reagan as well as new stories from Presidents George.
The Fiery Cross
By: Diana Gabaldon
The fifth volume in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander saga is a stunning feat of storytelling. It features James Fraser, an 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a 20th-century time-travelling wife. It is 1771 and war is on the horizon.
The Lost Son
By: Bernard B. Kerik
This intimate portrait of the brave and honorable forty-oneth Police Commissioner of New York City outlines his mission to combat injustice and solve the mystery surrounding his mother, who left him 41 years ago.
Violets Are Blue
By: James Patterson
D.C. Detective Alex Cross is familiar with many crime scenes. The grisly murders of two runners in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park shocked even Cross. These killings look more like the work savage animals than human beings.
December 08, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 08, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Clive Barker's Undying
4x4 EVO 2
Columns Crown
Bomberman Tournament
Driven
Who was the US President on December 08, 2001?
On December 08, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2001?
On December 08, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 2001?
On December 08, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 8th?
December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
- 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.
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.
