Wednesday May 23, 2001: on this day

May 23, 2001 was the 143rd day of the year 2001, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 23, 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 May 23, 2001, who was born and died on May 23, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. All For You by Janet), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Blind Date) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2001?


May 23, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2001 can also be written as 5/23/2001 in the US and as 23/5/2001 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2001: What happened on that day?


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May 23, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $23.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.39
  • General Electric GE: opens at $52.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.80

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 119.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5516 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.7798 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 102.81 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6086 GBP
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May 23, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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May 23, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 2001 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 May 23, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 10:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 07, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jun 06, 2001.

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Who was born on May 23, 2001?


Famous people born on May 23, 2001:

  • Matthew Lintz

    Movie actor.

  • Ryiem Forde
  • Albert Grønbæk
  • Ozziel Herrera
  • Noah Holm
  • Brennan Johnson
  • Mathieu Cachbach
  • Aleksandr Selevko
  • Dal Varešanović
  • Marlon Yant
  • Joshua Zimmerman
  • Haley Jones

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 10 months old,

or 274 months and 5 days old,

or 1192 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8345 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 May 23, 2001?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2001.

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May 23, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 2001:

  • Nelsie Spencer

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Alessandro Natta

    Italian politician who served as Secretary of the Italian Communist Party.

  • Tommy Eyre
  • Harry Townes

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2001:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2001:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2001:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All For You
  2. - Survivor
  3. - Lady Marmalade
  4. - Hanging By A Moment
  5. - Ride Wit Me

May 23, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stop Movin'
  2. - It's Raining Men
  3. - Out Of Reach
  4. - Survivor
  5. - Cold As Ice

May 23, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2001 was My Baby by Lil' Romeo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Baby
  2. - Missing You
  3. - Fiesta
  4. - Get Ur Freak On
  5. - Heard It All Before

May 23, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 23, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quiero
  2. - La Bomba
  3. - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
  4. - O Me Voy O Te Vas
  5. - No Te Podias Quedar

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May 23, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tigerland

Tigerland

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry

Country: United States of America

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Jim Varney, Corey Burton, Claudia Christian

Country: United States of America

The Faculty

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

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

Delivering Milo

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott

Country: United States of America

May 23, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth

Country: Canada

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Soledad

Soledad

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena

May 23, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Foley Is Good by Mick Foley

Foley Is Good

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Foley is Good features Mick Foley, former Commissioner of World Wrestling Federation aka Cactus Jack and Dude Love and Mankind. He picks up right from his smash #1 New York.

Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

Who Moved My Cheese?

By:

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.

Atlantis Found by Clive Cussler

Atlantis Found

By:

Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, faces an elite army from an earlier era to discover the secrets of an ancient civilisation in this #1 New York Times bestseller series.

At Any Cost by Bill Sammon

At Any Cost

By:

Extensive, on-the scene reporting combined with exclusive interviews with key figures - including President George W. Bush (Vice President Richard B.

Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler

Back When We Were Grownups

By:

"A WONDERFUL NOVEL. . . Tyler is a gifted observer and listener who sees the value in family give and take. Her humanity is irresistible. You will want to go back to the beginning of the chapter.

May 23, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Clive Barker's Undying

Clive Barker's Undying

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: EA Games

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Platform-adventure, Action role-playing

Publisher: Konami

Commander Keen

Commander Keen

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Side-scrolling platform

Publisher: Activision

Atlantis The Lost Empire: Trial by Fire

Atlantis The Lost Empire: Trial by Fire

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter Action-adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive

Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2001?

On May 23, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2001?

On May 23, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2001?

On May 23, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 2001?

May 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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