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US date format: 10/20/2001, UK date format: 20/10/2001
The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 20, 2001).
Famous birthdays on this day include Shon Burnett .
The number one song in US was I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez. Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Ava'S Man by Rick Bragg was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Sitting Ducks. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness or David Beckham Soccer.
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 Birthdays | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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October 20, 2001 Events
What happened on October 20, 2001?
Historical Events
- The Concert for New York City is "a celebration of strength, resilience and pride of New York City and America". It features performances by The Who and Backstreet Boys, Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton.
- The Concert for New York City is a celebration of strength, resilience and pride in New York City and America. It features performances by The Who and Paul McCartney as well as Eric Clapton, Destiny's Child and Bon Jovi.
See also
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October 20, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on October 20, 2001?
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If October 20, 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 October 20.
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 October 20, 2001? Which were the top hits on October 20, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Jagged Edge - Where The Party At
- StainD - It's Been Awhile
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
- DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
- City High - What Would You Do
- Steps - Chain Reaction / One For Sorrow
- Afroman - Because I Got High
Top #5 R&B songs
- Ginuwine - Differences
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Ja Rule Featuring Case - Livin' It Up
- Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - I'm Real
Top #5 Latin songs
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Pueden Decir
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
Sport Games on October 20, 2001
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Anderlecht - Charleroi : 2 - 1
- Antwerp - Molenbeek : 1 - 2
- Genk - Lommel : 4 - 2
- Lokeren - Mouscron : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Bayern Munich - Kaiserslautern : 4 - 1
- Hansa Rostock - FC Koln : 3 - 0
- Hertha - Werder Bremen : 3 - 1
- Leverkusen - Stuttgart : 4 - 1
- Nurnberg - M'gladbach : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Babelsberg - Oberhausen : 0 - 2
- Reutlingen - Hannover : 2 - 2
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Sitting Ducks
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Henry Jaglom
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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Facing the Fury -- Oct. 15, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9813
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.621
- Wired: Wired - October, 2001
- RollingStone: 91101
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Ava'S Man
By: Rick Bragg
Rick Bragg's personal history of the Deep South continues with the same emotional generosity as All Over But the Shoutin', and the same compelling storytelling.
An Open Heart
By: Nicholas Vreeland
All spiritual traditions emphasize compassion-sympathy and empathy for others' suffering, as well as the desire to help them. But how can one become compassionate?
The Smoke Jumper
By: Nicholas Evans
The Horse Whisperer, #1 New York Times Bestseller, is the author of a riveting novel about love, loyalty, guilt, and honor. He gives his millions of readers another hero...
The Corrections
By: Jonathan Franzen
Enid Lambert was awarded the 2001 National Book Award in Fiction. After almost fifty years of being a mother and wife, Enid is ready for some fun. Alfred, her husband is suffering from Parkinson's disease and Enid Lambert's children are …
Living A Life That Matters
By: Harold S. Kushner
We all need to feel valued. Perhaps this is why we place so much value on celebrity, titles and corner offices.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness
David Beckham Soccer
Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six
Europe Racer
Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 20, 2001?
On October 20, 2001 several famous people were born including, Shon Burnett.
What was the number one song in October 20, 2001?
The number one song in the week of October 20, 2001 was I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez in US and Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue in UK.
What were the top hits on October 20, 2001?
The top hits on October 20, 2001 were I'm Real by Jennifer Lopez, Fallin' by Alicia Keys, Family Affair by Mary J. Blige in US and Can't Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue, Hey Baby by DJ Otzi, What Would You Do by City High in UK.
