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Get your FREE Moon ReadingWednesday August 22, 2001
US date format: 8/22/2001, UK date format: 22/8/2001
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 22, 2001).
Famous birthdays on this day include LaMelo Ball .
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 Justice by Dominick Dunne was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Being Eve. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Castlevania: Circle of the Moon or Dead or Alive 3.
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 | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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August 22, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on August 22, 2001?
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How old am I?
If August 22, 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 August 22.
August 22, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 22, 2001?
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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
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 22, 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 22, 2001
Premier League
UK Soccer- Blackburn - Man United : 2 - 2
- Fulham - Sunderland : 2 - 0
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- For Sittard - Graafschap : 2 - 1
- Groningen - Willem II : 1 - 0
- Nijmegen - Waalwijk : 1 - 0
- PSV Eindhoven - Den Bosch : 3 - 2
- Roda JC - Feyenoord : 0 - 2
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
How old am I?
If August 22, 2001 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
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.11115
- 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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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.
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.
Rise To Rebellion
By: Jeff Shaara
With his novels Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure, Jeff Shaara amazed readers with his brilliant fiction Gone for Soldiers. The acclaimed author now who illuminates the Civil War, the Mexican-American War and more
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
Valhalla Rising
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, must rely upon the nautical lore and Jules Verne in order to stop an oil baron who has his sights on political power in this #1 New York Times bestseller series.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Dead or Alive 3
Disney's Extremely Goofy Skateboarding
Codename: Outbreak
Ape Escape 2
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $17.94
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $61.13
- General Electric GE: opens at $40.55
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 120.43 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5429 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.664 CHF
- 1 EUR = 110.12 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6308 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 22, 2001?
On August 22, 2001 several famous people were born including, LaMelo Ball.
Which famous people died on August 22, 2001?
Famous people died on August 22, 2001 include, José María de Azcárate Ristori, José María de Azcárate Ristori.
What was the number one song in August 22, 2001?
The number one song in the week of August 22, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys in US and Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten in UK.
What were the top hits on August 22, 2001?
The top hits on August 22, 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.
