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US date format: 8/20/2001, UK date format: 20/8/2001
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 20, 2001).
The number one song in US was Fallin' by Alicia Keys. Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Fatal Voyage by Kathy Reichs was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Being Eve. If you liked videogames you were probably playing ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002 or Championship Manager Quiz.
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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August 20, 2001 Events
What happened on August 20, 2001?
Historical Events
- TV series: Oswald
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August 20, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 20, 2001?
American actress (Born 1925).
Other August 20th famous deaths
American-born French singer-songwriter, the son of American film director Jules Dassin (1911–2008) and Béatrice Launer (1913–2005), a New...
Italian famous cartoon strip author, first published in 1945; the creator of the character, Corto Maltese, which made him famous in the...
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Swedish actress who is perhaps best known for playing the only female speaking role in the film Zulu.
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Actress (Love HAppy, Holiday in Mexico), dies at 62.
August 20, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Leo
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
August 20, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was August 20, 2001?
The day of the week was Monday.
August 20th marks the 231st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 133 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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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
Drowning Mona
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Gomez
Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on August 20, 2001? Which were the top hits on August 20, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
- Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
- Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
- Usher - U Remind Me
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Atomic Kitten - Eternal Flame
- Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
- So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds
- Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky
- Five - Let's Dance
Top #5 R&B songs
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
- The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley - Contagious
- Usher - U Remind Me
- Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - I'm Real
Top #5 Latin songs
- Cristian - Azul
- Jaci Velasquez - Como Se Cura Una Herida
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Olga Tanon - Como Olvidar
- Pepe Aguilar - Me Vas A Extranar
Sport Games on August 20, 2001
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Mannheim - Duisburg : 3 - 1
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Farense - Guimaraes : 0 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Being Eve
Release year: 2001
Manhunt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Barker
All About Us
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Christine Swanson
Cruel Summer
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Phillip Escott
Life as We Know It
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 2001?
- Time: American scientist James Thomson who pioneered stem cell research.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9805
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.609
- Wired: Wired - August, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Fatal Voyage
By: Kathy Reichs
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation fans should be in heaven" (People) - Welcome to the world of Dr. Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist and star of Kathy Reichs' authentic bestsellers.
Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson
The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.
Stolen Lives
By: Malika Oufkir and Michèle Fitoussi
This is Malika Oufkir's remarkable and turbulent life. It's a gripping memoir that reads like an action thriller. Malika Oufkir was born in 1953. She was the eldest child of General Oufkir.
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
Justice
By: Dominick Dunne
Dominick Dunne has been publishing Vanity Fair's revelatory chronicles for more than 20 years of the most notorious crimes, trials and punishments of all time for over two decades.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002
Championship Manager Quiz
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
America
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.42
- Apple AAPL: opens at $18.14
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $61.66
- General Electric GE: opens at $41.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.68
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 120.7 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5444 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6614 CHF
- 1 EUR = 110.24 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6322 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 20, 2001?
On August 20, 2001 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is August 20, 2001?
On August 20, 2001 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 20, 2001?
On August 20, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2001?
On August 20, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2001?
On August 20, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on August 20, 2001?
Famous people died on August 20, 2001 include, Kim Stanley, Kim Stanley, Fred Hoyle.
What was the number one song in August 20, 2001?
The number one song in the week of August 20, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys in US and Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten in UK.
What were the top hits on August 20, 2001?
The top hits on August 20, 2001 were Fallin' by Alicia Keys, I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez, Let Me Blow Ya Mind by Eve in US and Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten, Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams, 21 Seconds by So Solid Crew in UK.
