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US date format: 1/20/2001, UK date format: 20/1/2001
The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 20, 2001).
The number one song in US was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child. Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra was #1 song in the UK.
Tape, directed by Richard Linklater, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while On Writing by Stephen King was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Taina. If you liked videogames you were probably playing 90 Minutes or Formula One Arcade.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), 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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January 20, 2001 Events
What happened on January 20, 2001?
Historical Events
- In a peaceful 4-day revolution, Joseph Estrada of the Philippines is defeated and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is elected president.
- After defeating Al Gore in 2000's disputed presidential election, George W. Bush is elected President of the United States.
See also
What happened on January 20 in history? Find out the list of January 20th major events
What was 2001 famous for? Discover everything about 2001
January 20, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 20, 2001?
Other January 20th famous deaths
![Audrey Hepburn]()
Belgian actress and humanitarian who began as a ballet student and worked as a dancer, chorus girl and cabaret entertainer.
![Johnny Weissmuller]()
Romanian-born American swimmer and actor who, as the winner of five Olympic medals and numerous world records, was noted for his performance...
American actress (Born 1908).
![Louis Seigner]()
French actor and stage comedian, Emmanuelle and Mathilde's grandfather.
January 20, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Aquarius
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
January 20, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was January 20, 2001?
The day of the week was Saturday.
January 20th marks the 19th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 345 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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Tape
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman
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
Wet Hot American Summer
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Wain
Starring: Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter, Marguerite Moreau
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on January 20, 2001? Which were the top hits on January 20, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Dream - He Loves U Not
- Mya - Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)
- Creed - With Arms Wide Open
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra - Touch Me
- Bob The Builder - Can We Fix It
- Fragma featuring Maria Rubia - Everytime You Need Me
- Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel / Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- Eminem - Stan
Top #5 R&B songs
- JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)
- R. Kelly - I Wish
- Avant Featuring KeKe Wyatt - My First Love
Top #5 Latin songs
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Rocio Durcal - Infiel
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
Sport Games on January 20, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Chicago Bulls - New Jersey Nets : 103 - 123
- Denver Nuggets - Dallas Mavericks : 79 - 97
- Orlando Magic - San Antonio Spurs : 112 - 109
- Sacramento Kings - Portland Trail Blazers : 111 - 101
Serie A
Italian Football- Bologna - Verona : 1 - 0
- Lazio - Inter : 2 - 0
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Beveren - Antwerp : 2 - 1
- Germinal - Lokeren : 2 - 0
- Lierse - St Truiden : 2 - 1
- Louvieroise - Standard : 0 - 4
- Mechelen - Gent : 3 - 3
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Valencia - Barcelona : 0 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Taina
Release year: 2001
The Division
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eric Won
Canada: A People's History
Release year: 2000
Starring: Lorne Cardinal, Paule Baillargeon, Torri Higginson, Jeff Page
Country: Canada
Einsatz in Hamburg
Release year: 2000
Kutumb
Release year: 2000
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2001?
- Time: Double helix pills in bottle represent drugs of the future
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9775
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.578
- Wired: Wired - January, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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On Writing
By: Stephen King
Entertainment Weekly declared, "Long Live the King," upon the publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. This superb volume is a memoir and master class from one of the most bestselling authors ever.
The Last Precinct
By: Patricia Cornwell
The new Scarpetta era begins... Patricia Cornwell, #1 New York Times Bestseller in Fiction, takes her readers deeper into Kay Scarpetta’s heart and soul than any time ....Thwarting
Drowning Ruth
By: Christina Schwarz
"POWERFUL . . . SUSPENSEFUL . . RICHLY TEXTURED . . [A] CHILLING PRECOCIOUSLY GOOD START to A BRIGHT, NEW NOVELIST’S CAREER."-The New York Times. "A] gripping psychological thriller
The Brethren
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThey are three disgraced ex-judges serving time in a Florida federal jail. One was sentenced for tax evasion.
Nothing Like It In The World
By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Nothing Like It in the World tells the story of an extraordinary feat of engineering, vision and courage. It tells the story of the investors, the men who built the transcontinental railway.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
90 Minutes
Formula One Arcade
Commander Keen
Ms. Pac-Man: Quest for the Golden Maze
Europe Racer
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Exchange Rates
- 1 EUR = 1.4119 CAD
- 1 GBP = 2.2109 CAD
- 1 AUD = 0.9113 CHF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 20, 2001?
On January 20, 2001 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 20, 2001?
On January 20, 2001 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 20, 2001?
On January 20, 2001 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 2001?
On January 20, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 20, 2001?
On January 20, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 20, 2001?
Famous people died on January 20, 2001 include, Jacqueline Piatier.
What was the number one song in January 20, 2001?
The number one song in the week of January 20, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child in US and Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra in UK.
What were the top hits on January 20, 2001?
The top hits on January 20, 2001 were Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy, He Loves U Not by Dream in US and Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra, Can We Fix It by Bob The Builder, Everytime You Need Me by Fragma featuring Maria Rubia in UK.
