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Saturday December 22, 2001: on this day
December 22, 2001 was the 356th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 22, 2001 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 22, 2001, who was born and died on December 22, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. How You Remind Me by Nickelback), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Micawber) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 2001?
- December 22, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 2001?
- December 22, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 2001?
What day of the week was December 22, 2001?
December 22, 2001 was a Saturday and it was the 356th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 2001 can also be written as 12/22/2001 in the US and as 22/12/2001 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 2001:
- After richard reid, a passenger, attempts to light his shoe filled with explosives on fire, a flight departing from paris, france, is diverted to boston massachusetts.
- Richard reid attempts destruction of a passenger airliner aboard american airlines flight 63 by setting off explosives in his shoes.
- Burhanuddin rabbani, political leader of the northern alliance, hands over power in islamic state of afghanistan to the interim government headed by president hamid karzai.
- Richard reid attempts to destroy a passenger airliner by igniting explosives hidden in his shoes aboard american airlines flight 63.
December 22, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Chievo - Roma : 0 - 3
- Lazio - Bologna : 2 - 2
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Westerlo - Standard : 1 - 2
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Barcelona : 2 - 0
- La Coruna - Betis : 2 - 0
- Sevilla - Celta : 0 - 1
- Sociedad - Valladolid : 6 - 0
- Tenerife - Las Palmas : 1 - 3
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Albacete - Ferrol : 2 - 1
- Ath Madrid - Santander : 2 - 0
- Elche - Jaen : 1 - 3
- Murcia - Burgos : 1 - 2
- Numancia - Leganes : 1 - 0
December 22, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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.
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December 22, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 2001 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:14 pm and setting at 12:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2001.
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Who was born on December 22, 2001?
Famous people born on December 22, 2001:
- Camila Osorio
Colombian tennis player.
- Jack Draper
- Nathan Tjoe-A-On
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 3 months old,
or 267 months and 28 days old,
or 1164 weeks and 6 days old,
or 8154 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 2001.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2001?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 2001.
December 22, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 2001:
- Augusten Clark
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
- René Dumont
Prominent sociologist known for his studies on rural development.
- Ovidiu Iacov
Romanian footballer (born in 1981).
- Walter Newton Read
American lawyer and second chairman of the new jersey casino control commission (b. 1918).
- Shidzue Katō
- Grzegorz Ciechowski
- Jovan Gojković
- Jacques Mayol
- Luciano Parinetto
- Lance Fuller
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 2001:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 22, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2001 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Pink - Get The Party Started
December 22, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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)
December 22, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following 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'
December 22, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2001 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 22, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
December 22, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
December 22, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 2001 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
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
December 22, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Skipping Christmas
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …
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.
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.
Last Man Standing
By: David Baldacci
Web London was trained to enter hostile territory and emerge alive. Web London was then forced to spend ten seconds in dark alleys, which cost him his friends, his fellow agents and his reputation.
Violets Are Blue
By: James Patterson
D.C. Detective Alex Cross is familiar with many crime scenes. The grisly murders of two runners in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park shocked even Cross. These killings look more like the work savage animals than human beings.
December 22, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Clive Barker's Undying
Beach Spikers
Arctic Thunder
Druuna: Morbus Gravis
Halo
Who was the US President on December 22, 2001?
On December 22, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2001?
On December 22, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 2001?
On December 22, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
What happened in 2001?
2001 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Sila Calderon is elected the first female Governor for Puerto Rico
- J.P. Morgan changes the name of its company to J.P. Morgan Chase.
- The 107th United States Congress is sworn in, including incoming freshmen Senators Bill Nelson (Democrat-Florida), Tom Carper (Democrat-Delaware), Debbie Stabenow (Democrat-Michigan), John Ensign (Republican-Nevada), George Allen (Republican-Virginia), Maria Cantwell (Democrat-Washington), Ben Nelson (Democrat-Nebraska), Hillary Clinton (Democrat-New York), Jon Corzine (Democrat-New Jersey), Jean Carnahan (Democrat-Missouri), and Mark Dayton (Democrat-Minnesota).
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What was the calendar for December 2001?
December 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
