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Get your FREE Moon ReadingFriday December 21, 2001
US date format: 12/21/2001, UK date format: 21/12/2001
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 21, 2001).
Famous birthdays on this day include Linda Mazri .
The number one song in US was How You Remind Me by Nickelback. Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while September 11, 2001 by the editors of New York magazine was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Micawber. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dragon Rage or Boxing Fever.
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 | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 21, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 21, 2001?
Other December 21st famous birthdays
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American actress who at times has been a sexpot, a feminist, a political activist, a maker of exercise videos, businesswoman, philanthropist and wife to famous men. As she reinvents herself in a series of different incarnations, all in this lifetime, she has been the object of admiration and outrage. An extremist who has frequently demonstrated poor judgment, Fonda is also …
American actor
American musician, a guitarist, singer and composer, an actor, record and film producer. He originated the Mothers of Invention in 1964 and freaked out onto the R'n'R scene in the '60s. On more than 50 records, he displayed a mastery of musical forms from rock and jazz fusion to doo-wop and classical. Contrary for three decades, he put out some …
How old am I?
If December 21, 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 December 21.
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December 21, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 21, 2001?
Sportscaster / author (Bo Knows Bo, Instant Replay).
Other December 21st famous deaths
American blues singer/guitarist (Crosscut Saw), dies at age 71 (born 1923).
Playwright (One Minute Please), dies at 90.
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American historian and author (d. 2013).
US General (Sicily / Normandy), dies in car crash at 60.
December 21, 2001 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Sagittarius
Who should a Sagittarius marry?
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
December 21, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 21, 2001?
The day of the week was Friday.
December 21st marks the 354th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 10 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 December 21, 2001? Which were the top hits on December 21, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Pink - Get The Party Started
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- S Club 7 - Have You Ever
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Riva featuring Dannii Minogue - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Fat Joe Featuring R. Kelly - We Thuggin'
Top #5 Latin songs
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
Sport Games on December 21, 2001
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Anderlecht - Club Brugge : 1 - 0
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Marseille - Lens : 1 - 2
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Brentford - Northampton : 3 - 0
- Brighton - Chesterfield : 2 - 2
- Notts County - Swindon : 3 - 1
- Oldham - Port Vale : 2 - 0
Division 3
Football (United Kingdom)- Hull - Southend : 0 - 0
- Mansfield - Exeter : 0 - 1
- Shrewsbury - Macclesfield : 1 - 1
- Swansea - Bristol Rvs : 2 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Micawber
Release year: 2001
Hallo Robbie!
Release year: 2001
Country: Germany
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Taliban -- Dec. 17, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11142
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.631632
- Wired: Wired - December, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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September 11, 2001
By: the editors of New York magazine
Two hijacked planes crashed into New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This began the remarkable story of how a great city responded to the worst natural disaster.
The Fiery Cross
By: Diana Gabaldon
The fifth volume in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander saga is a stunning feat of storytelling. It features James Fraser, an 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a 20th-century time-travelling wife. It is 1771 and war is on the horizon.
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
When Character Was King
By: Peggy Noonan
Peggy Noonan has captured Ronald Reagan better than anyone. Noonan's When Character Was King brings to life her reflections on Reagan as well as new stories from Presidents George.
Black House
By: Stephen King and Peter Straub
From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Talisman, "an intelligent...suspenseful page-turner" (The Wall Street Journal) from "two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game" (The Washington Post).Twenty
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Dragon Rage
Boxing Fever
Cross Gate
Lego Bionicle
Star Wars: Starfighter
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.60
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.01
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.01
- General Electric GE: opens at $41.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.70
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 129.64 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5851 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6538 CHF
- 1 EUR = 115.08 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.616 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 21, 2001?
On December 21, 2001 several famous people were born including, Linda Mazri.
Which famous people died on December 21, 2001?
Famous people died on December 21, 2001 include, Dick Schaap.
What was the number one song in December 21, 2001?
The number one song in the week of December 21, 2001 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback in US and Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield in UK.
What were the top hits on December 21, 2001?
The top hits on December 21, 2001 were How You Remind Me by Nickelback, U Got It Bad by Usher, Family Affair by Mary J. Blige in US and Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, Have You Ever by S Club 7, Somethin' Stupid by Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman in UK.
