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US date format: 5/16/2001, UK date format: 16/5/2001
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 16, 2001).
Famous birthdays on this day include Cassadee Dunlap and Carlota Boza.
The number one song in US was All For You by Janet. Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Lord Of The Silent by Elizabeth Peters was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Blind Date. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix or Fighting Vipers 2.
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.
Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 16, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 16, 2001?
Cheerleader.
Other May 16th famous birthdays
![Megan Fox]()
American actress and model.
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Irish actor, extremely handsome with a...
Italian pop singer who took top prize as...
![Janet Jackson]()
American recording artist and actress.
How old am I?
If May 16, 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 May 16.
May 16, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 16, 2001?
English musician (The Pretty Things)...
Other May 16th famous deaths
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American puppeteer, producer, director,...
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American actor who performed his...
![Ronnie James Dio]()
American heavy metal vocalist (Born...
Belgian jazz musician and composer who...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett
Country: United States of America
What Women Want
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda
Country: United States of America
Pearl Harbor
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Michael Bay
Starring: Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, Josh Hartnett, William Lee Scott
Country: United States of America
Delivering Milo
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Castle
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 16, 2001? Which were the top hits on May 16, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Janet - All For You
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
- Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
- Nelly - Ride Wit Me
Top #5 songs in the UK
- S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
- Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men
- Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- MOP - Cold As Ice
Top #5 R&B songs
- Case - Missing You
- Lil' Romeo - My Baby
- Janet - All For You
- Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
Top #5 Latin songs
- Jerry Rivera - Quiero
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Azul Azul - La Bomba
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
- Ricky Martin - Solo Quiero Amarte
Sport Games on May 16, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Toronto Raptors - Philadelphia 76ers : 88 - 121
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Blind Date
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Dismissed
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann
Trailer Park Boys
Release year: 2001
Written by: Mike Clattenburg
Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Country: Canada
Dog Eat Dog
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Soledad
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Alzheimer's Disease -- May 14, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9792
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.595
- Wired: Wired - May, 2001
- RollingStone: Destinys Child
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Lord Of The Silent
By: Elizabeth Peters
"Irresistible....Amelia is still a joy." --New York Times Book Review The intrepid archeologist Amelia Peabody and her fearless family, the Emersons, are back in Egypt, and something very nasty is afoot in Lord
Comfort Me With Apples
By: Ruth Reichl
BONUS: Ruth Reichl has returned with this delicious sequel to her bestseller Tender at the Bone!
April 1865
By: Jay Winik
One month later, 1865 saw the chaotic fall of Richmond. This was a Southern daring last-ditch plan for guerrilla war, Lee's agonizing retreat and then Appomattox.
The Bonesetter'S Daughter
By: Amy Tan
""As captivating as Tan's first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . Amy Tan is the only one who writes with more empathy about daughters and mothers than Amy Tan."
Atlantis Found
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, faces an elite army from an earlier era to discover the secrets of an ancient civilisation in this #1 New York Times bestseller series.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
Fighting Vipers 2
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Commander Keen
Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.26
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.70
- General Electric GE: opens at $49.99
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 123.5 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5386 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.7326 CHF
- 1 EUR = 109.14 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6178 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 16, 2001?
On May 16, 2001 several famous people were born including, Cassadee Dunlap, Carlota Boza.
Which famous people died on May 16, 2001?
Famous people died on May 16, 2001 include, Brian Pendleton.
What was the number one song in May 16, 2001?
The number one song in the week of May 16, 2001 was All For You by Janet in US and Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 in UK.
What were the top hits on May 16, 2001?
The top hits on May 16, 2001 were All For You by Janet, Survivor by Destiny's Child, Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera in US and Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, It's Raining Men by Geri Halliwell, Out Of Reach by Gabrielle in UK.
