Sunday December 16, 2001: on this day

December 16, 2001 was the 350th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 16, 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 16, 2001, who was born and died on December 16, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. U Got It Bad by Usher), movies (e.g. Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott), 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 16th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 2001?


December 16, 2001 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 2001 can also be written as 12/16/2001 in the US and as 16/12/2001 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 2001 in December 2001 calendar

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December 16, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 2001:

  • Battle of tora bora was fought between coalition forces & terrorist allies. osama bin laden and remaining taliban forces escaped by mule from pakistan, as reported by dalton fury, a former delta force commander.

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December 16, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Parma : 4 - 1
  • Bologna - Perugia : 2 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Brescia : 1 - 0
  • Juventus - Piacenza : 2 - 0
  • Lecce - Torino : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Stuttgart : 2 - 2
  • Wolfsburg - Schalke 04 : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Aachen : 5 - 3
  • Hannover - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
  • Mainz - Union Berlin : 1 - 0
  • Mannheim - Schweinfurt : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Sevilla : 0 - 1
  • Ath Bilbao - Vallecano : 1 - 1
  • Betis - Mallorca : 1 - 0
  • Celta - Zaragoza : 2 - 0
  • Malaga - La Coruna : 1 - 1
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December 16, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 2001 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 07:08 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 16, 2001?


Famous people born on December 16, 2001:

  • Jovanny Bolívar
  • Emilie Bragstad
  • Sebastian Croft
  • Mark Williams
  • Jonathan Santos

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 12 days old,

or 1162 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8138 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 2001?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 2001.

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December 16, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 2001:

  • Stuart Adamson

    English-scottish singer/songwriter and guitarist (the skids, big country) (d. 2001).

  • Stefan Heym

    German-american soldier and author (d. 2001).

  • Paolo Perini
  • Teresa Rampazzi
  • Roy Brocksmith
  • Aleksandr Miseevič Volodin
  • Vilmoş Gheorghe
  • Stefan Heym (Helmut Flieg

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Elizer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 2001:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 16, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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 16, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - U Got It Bad youtube
  2. - Always On Time
  3. - Rock The Boat
  4. - A Woman's Worth
  5. - Differences

December 16, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 2001 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 16, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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December 16, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana

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

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

December 16, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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

December 16, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Journey Through Heartsongs by Mattie J. T. Stepanek

Journey Through Heartsongs

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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 …

Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts

Heaven and Earth

By:

The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts returns home to haunting New England in the second book of her Three Sisters Island Trilogy. She also revisits the lives of three powerful, passionate women. Ripley Todd is a sheriff's deputy, …

Crossing Over by John Edward

Crossing Over

By:

John Edward brings his fans along on an extraordinary journey through his life. His TV show and his personal appearance arespoilt, funny, and surprisingly candidJohn Edward deals with the issues.

Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub

Black House

By:

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Talisman, "an intelligent...suspenseful page-turner" (The Wall Street Journal) from "two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game" (The Washington Post).Twenty

Last Man Standing by David Baldacci

Last Man Standing

By:

Web London was trained to enter hostile territory and emerge alive. Web London was then forced to spend ten seconds in dark alleys, which cost him his friends, his fellow agents and his reputation.

December 16, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

e-Racer

e-Racer

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Rage Software

Dragon Riders: Chronicles of Pern

Dragon Riders: Chronicles of Pern

Platform: Dreamcast, Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Tactical role-playing game[2][3]

Publisher: 14 Degrees East Bethesda Softworks (digital)

Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

Bomberman Online

Bomberman Online

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Party, Maze

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 16, 2001?

On December 16, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 2001?

On December 16, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 2001?

On December 16, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 16, 2001