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US date format: 7/18/2001, UK date format: 18/7/2001
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Cancer (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 18, 2001).
The number one song in US was U Remind Me by Usher. Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams was #1 song in the UK.
Rush Hour, directed by Brett Ratner, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Tell No One by Harlan Coben was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Life as We Know It. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Carnivores Ice Age or Aliens versus Predator 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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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July 18, 2001 Events
What happened on July 18, 2001?
Historical Events
- Baltimore, Maryland: A 60-car train derailed in a tunnel, sparking a fire which will last for days and almost shut down the city. (See Howard Street Tunnel fire).
- Jurassic Park III has been released.
See also
What happened on July 18 in history? Find out the list of July 18th major events
What was 2001 famous for? Discover everything about 2001
July 18, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on July 18, 2001?
American author (Born 1958).
Italian motorcycle designer and engineer (Born 1920).
Other July 18th famous deaths
Shot by police after killing 21 in McDonalds.
Italian athlete, an Olympic Gold Medal champion cyclist who won the road race at Barcelona in 1992.
Canadian musician, a song-writer and lead singer of "Offenbach," a major Quebec rock group.
Craiova, Romania -- Director (Johnny Belinda, Jessica).
July 18, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was July 18, 2001?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
July 18th marks the 198th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 166 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Rush Hour
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson
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
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
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 July 18, 2001? Which were the top hits on July 18, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Usher - U Remind Me
- Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
- Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
- 112 - Peaches & Cream
- Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
- Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink - Lady Marmalade
- Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
- Hear'Say - The Way To Your Love
- D12 - Purple Pills
Top #5 R&B songs
- Usher - U Remind Me
- Erick Sermon Featuring Marvin Gaye - Music
- 112 - Peaches & Cream
- Jimmy Cozier - She's All I Got
- Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
Top #5 Latin songs
- Cristian - Azul
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Ricardo Montaner - Besame
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Life as We Know It
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
Hell in the Pacific
Release year: 2001
Directed by: John Boorman
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Don't Know Jack
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Six Feet Under
Release year: 2001
Written by: Alan Ball
Directed by: Seth Amaradasa
Starring: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Country: United States of America
Blind Date
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: War Over the West -- July 16, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9800
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.604
- Wired: Wired - July, 2001
- RollingStone: Staind
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Tell No One
By: Harlan Coben
The loss was devastating for Dr. David Beck. For eight years, Beck has lived through the horror of what happened every day.
Supreme Injustice
By: Alan M. Dershowitz
Millions of Americans were shocked and outraged at the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2000 presidential election with its controversial decision in Bush v.
Between Lovers
By: Eric Jerome Dickey
Eric Jerome Dickey is a contemporary writer who has made a name for himself with each novel.
Founding Brothers
By: Joseph J. Ellis
In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award--winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals-Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and
The Prayer of Jabez
By: Bruce Wilkinson
Walk Thru the Bible Ministries president Dr. Bruce Wilkinson takes readers to 1 Chronicles 4:10. He explains how people can experience God's miracle power and the blessings God has for them.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Carnivores Ice Age
Aliens versus Predator 2
Aztec: The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold
Floigan Bros.
Extreme-G 3
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.78
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.60
- General Electric GE: opens at $45.60
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $106.10
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 123.93 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5386 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.7232 CHF
- 1 EUR = 108.03 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6147 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 18, 2001?
On July 18, 2001 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is July 18, 2001?
On July 18, 2001 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 18, 2001?
On July 18, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 2001?
On July 18, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 18, 2001?
On July 18, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on July 18, 2001?
Famous people died on July 18, 2001 include, James Hatfield, Fabio Taglioni, Alexandre Jany.
What was the number one song in July 18, 2001?
The number one song in the week of July 18, 2001 was U Remind Me by Usher in US and Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams in UK.
What were the top hits on July 18, 2001?
The top hits on July 18, 2001 were U Remind Me by Usher, Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) by Blu Cantrell, Let Me Blow Ya Mind by Eve in US and Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams, Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink, Another Chance by Roger Sanchez in UK.
