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Get your FREE Moon ReadingThursday May 24, 2001
US date format: 5/24/2001, UK date format: 24/5/2001
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 24, 2001).
Famous birthdays on this day include Darren Espanto and Darren Espanto.
The number one song in US was All For You by Janet. Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 was #1 song in the UK.
Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while Comfort Me With Apples by Ruth Reichl was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Blind Date. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Armored Core 2: Another Age or Alcatraz: Prison Escape.
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.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 24, 2001 Events
What happened on May 24, 2001?
Historical Events
- Mountain climbing: Sherpa Temba, 15, becomes the youngest person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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May 24, 2001 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 24, 2001?
Other May 24th famous birthdays
American musician, songwriter and poet, called the Robert Burns of the pop revolution, and the most influential figure in the history of rock outside of Elvis Presley with over 36 albums and 300 songs. Dylan's iconoclastic work earned him the unofficial title of The Voice of the '60s, through "Blowin' in the Wind," "A Hard Rain Gonna Fall," "It Ain't …
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German-American actress, news figure, business executive and author. A gorgeous woman, she played comedic foil well in the "Naked Gun" films.
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French soccer player, one of the most talented athletes of his generation; played for numerous teams in France during the late 1980s and early 1990s. On 11/05/1983, he played his first pro match with Auxerre and despite his difficulties, and his frequent brushes with the French football authorities, Cantona was acknowledged to be a truly brilliant player, though noted for …
How old am I?
If May 24, 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 May 24.
May 24, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 24, 2001?
Other May 24th famous deaths
American bassist (Slipknot) (Born 1972).
British politician who became Prime Minister 3/04/1974 upon Edward Heath’s resignation.
German-born rocket scientist (Born 1906).
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Cork City, Ireland -- Actor (Daniel Gregg-Ghost & Mrs Muir).
May 24, 2001 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 24, 2001?
The day of the week was Thursday.
May 24th marks the 143rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2001.
There are 221 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
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
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 24, 2001? Which were the top hits on May 24, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Janet - All For You
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
- Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
- Nelly - Ride Wit Me
Top #5 songs in the UK
- S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
- Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men
- Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- MOP - Cold As Ice
Top #5 R&B songs
- Lil' Romeo - My Baby
- Case - Missing You
- R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z - Fiesta
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
- Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before
Top #5 Latin songs
- Jerry Rivera - Quiero
- Azul Azul - La Bomba
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
Sport Games on May 24, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Milwaukee Bucks - Philadelphia 76ers : 92 - 78
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Blind Date
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Dismissed
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann
Trailer Park Boys
Release year: 2001
Written by: Mike Clattenburg
Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Country: Canada
Dog Eat Dog
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Soledad
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Timothy McVeigh -- May 21, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.10002
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.596
- Wired: Wired - May, 2001
- RollingStone: Destinys Child
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Comfort Me With Apples
By: Ruth Reichl
BONUS: Ruth Reichl has returned with this delicious sequel to her bestseller Tender at the Bone!
Chosen Prey
By: John Sandford
He is a very nice guy. It's hard to imagine what he was thinking. James Qatar, an art history professor has a hobby. He takes secret photos of women.
Napalm & Silly Putty
By: George Carlin
This #1 New York Times Bestseller with over 450,000 copies printed offers a humorous and "entertaining" [Chicago Sun-Times] collection razor-sharp observations. Now available in paperback Spend more than
Seabiscuit: An American Legend
By: Laura Hillenbrand
Laura Hillenbrand, author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken, brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the …
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.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Armored Core 2: Another Age
Alcatraz: Prison Escape
Formula One 2001
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
Bomberman Tournament
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.29
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $69.94
- General Electric GE: opens at $51.25
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $117.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 120.03 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.547 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.7765 CHF
- 1 EUR = 102.81 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6086 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 24, 2001?
On May 24, 2001 several famous people were born including, Darren Espanto, Darren Espanto.
Which famous people died on May 24, 2001?
Famous people died on May 24, 2001 include, Patricia Robertson, Urruti (Francisco Javier González Urruticoechea), Urruti (Francisco Javier González Urruticoechea).
What was the number one song in May 24, 2001?
The number one song in the week of May 24, 2001 was All For You by Janet in US and Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7 in UK.
What were the top hits on May 24, 2001?
The top hits on May 24, 2001 were All For You by Janet, Survivor by Destiny's Child, Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera in US and Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, It's Raining Men by Geri Halliwell, Out Of Reach by Gabrielle in UK.
