What happened on Thursday June 21, 2001?

Here's what happened on June 21, 2001:

• Federal Indictment in Khobar Towers Bombing A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, issued an indictment against 13 Saudis and one Lebanese national for the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia in 1996, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 19 American servicemen. This legal action represented a significant step in seeking justice for the victims of this international terrorist attack.
• Death of Carroll O'Connor, Iconic American Actor Carroll O'Connor, renowned American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Archie Bunker in the influential sitcom 'All in the Family', passed away at the age of 76. O'Connor was celebrated for his complex portrayal of a bigoted character that challenged societal norms and sparked important conversations about racism and social change.
• Sectarian Tensions in Northern Ireland Ongoing sectarian tensions erupted in Belfast, with Roman Catholics and Protestants engaging in violent confrontations for the second consecutive night. These clashes highlighted the deep-rooted religious and political divisions that continued to challenge peace efforts in Northern Ireland.
• First Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st Century A significant astronomical event occurred on Thursday, June 21, 2001, marking the first total solar eclipse of the 21st century. The eclipse took place at the Moon's ascending node of orbit, with a magnitude of 1.0495, creating a spectacular celestial phenomenon visible from specific regions of the Earth.
• World's Longest Train Record Set by BHP Iron Ore BHP Iron Ore established a world record for the longest train, operating between Newman and Port Hedland in Western Australia. The extraordinary train consisted of 682 loaded iron wagons and 8 GE AC6000CW locomotives, weighing almost 100,000 tonnes and capable of transporting 82,262 tons of ore, demonstrating remarkable engineering and logistical capabilities.

Events in 2001

June 21, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 21, 2001

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 2001

June 21, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 21, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.55
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $50.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $112.15

Exchange Rates on June 21, 2001:

• 1 USD = 124.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5234 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.7772 CHF
• 1 EUR = 106.48 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6035 GBP

June 21, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 2001 can also be written as 6/21/2001 in the US and as 21/6/2001 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 2001 in June 2001 calendar

Famous people died on June 21, 2001:

• Carroll O'Connor

  Carroll O'Connor was an iconic American actor best known for his groundbreaking role as Archie Bunker in the influential sitcom 'All in the...

• Soad Hosny

  Iconic Egyptian actress and singer known for her significant contributions to Arabic cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, often referred to as...

• John Lee Hooker

  Iconic American blues musician who revolutionized blues and rock music with his distinctive boogie style and profound influence on modern...

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 2001 was Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
2. Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
3. Nelly - Ride Wit Me
4. Lil' Romeo - My Baby
5. Train - Drops Of Jupiter

June 21, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 2001 was Angel by Shaggy featuring Rayvon, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Shaggy featuring Rayvon - Angel
2. DJ Pied Piper - Do You Really Like It?
3. S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
4. Blue - All Rise
5. Dido - Thank You

June 21, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 2001 was Fiesta by R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z - Fiesta
2. Lil' Romeo - My Baby
3. 112 - Peaches & Cream
4. Lil' Mo Featuring Fabolous - Superwoman Pt. II
5. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 21, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 2001 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 2001 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 21, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 09:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jul 05, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 2001

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Someone born on June 21, 2001 is:

23 years 10 months old,

or 286 months and 23 days old,

or 1246 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8728 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 21, 2001?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 21, 2001.

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