Thursday May 24, 2001: on this day

May 24, 2001 was the 144th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 24, 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 24, 2001, who was born and died on May 24, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 2001?


May 24, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2001 can also be written as 5/24/2001 in the US and as 24/5/2001 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 2001:

  • Mountain climbing: sherpa temba, 15, becomes the youngest person ever to reach the summit of mount everest.

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May 24, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 24, 2001:

  • 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 on May 24, 2001:

  • 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

May 24, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Milwaukee Bucks - Philadelphia 76ers : 92 - 78
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May 24, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 24, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 2001 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:47 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 24, 2001?


Famous people born on May 24, 2001:

  • Darren Espanto

    World music singer.

  • Brayan Ceballos
  • Matheus Cunha Queiroz
  • Moisés Mosquera
  • Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho
  • Kevin Ackermann
  • Ren Nikaidō
  • Strahinja Pavlović
  • Danila Prochin
  • Marlon Mustapha

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 24th

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May 24, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 10 months old,

or 274 months and 4 days old,

or 1192 weeks

or 8344 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 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 24, 2001?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2001.

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May 24, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 2001:

  • Tor Jevne
  • Javier Urruticoechea
  • Fernanda Turvani
  • Domenico Vacchiano
  • Urruti (Francisco Javier González Urruticoechea)
  • Patricia Robertson

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 24th

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May 24, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 2001:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2001:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2001 was My Baby by Lil' Romeo, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 24, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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 24, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson

The Prayer of Jabez

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Walk Thru the Bible Ministries president Dr. Bruce Wilkinson takes readers to 1 Chronicles 4:10. He explains how people can experience God's miracle power and the blessings God has for them.

A Painted House by John Grisham

A Painted House

By:

Luke Chandler never told a lie or kept secrets until that September 1952. In the seventh year of his life, however, Luke Chandler was forced to openly admit that he had been a migrant worker. Two groups of workers, including …

The Last Time They Met by Anita Shreve

The Last Time They Met

By:

From the moment Linda and Thomas first met at a charming hotel in a faraway city to the moment they finally meet thirty-five years ago on a rocky shore, it was a fateful encounter that binds them together.

Foley Is Good by Mick Foley

Foley Is Good

By:

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.

The Bonesetter'S Daughter by Amy Tan

The Bonesetter'S Daughter

By:

""As captivating as Tan's first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . Amy Tan is the only one who writes with more empathy about daughters and mothers than Amy Tan."

May 24, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 24, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ecks vs. Sever

Ecks vs. Sever

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Bam! Entertainment Franchise Interactive

Dragon Rage

Dragon Rage

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: 3DO

Dark Age of Camelot

Dark Age of Camelot

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Vivendi Games (US) Wanadoo (Europe) Electronic Arts (2006-present)

Azurik: Rise of Perathia

Azurik: Rise of Perathia

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Hot Shots Golf 3

Hot Shots Golf 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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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