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Wednesday December 26, 2001: on this day
December 26, 2001 was the 360th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 26, 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 26, 2001, who was born and died on December 26, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 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. Magical Egypt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 26, 2001?
- December 26, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 26, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- December 26, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 26, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 26, 2001?
- December 26, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 26, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 26, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 26, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 26, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 26, 2001?
What day of the week was December 26, 2001?
December 26, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 26, 2001 can also be written as 12/26/2001 in the US and as 26/12/2001 in UK and Europe.
December 26, 2001: What happened on that day?
December 26, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 26, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.15
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.35
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.42
- General Electric GE: opens at $40.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.00
Exchange Rates on December 26, 2001:
- 1 USD = 130.71 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.6006 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6923 CHF
- 1 EUR = 114.89 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6039 GBP
December 26, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bradford - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
- Gillingham - Portsmouth : 2 - 0
- Grimsby - Coventry : 0 - 1
- Man City - West Brom : 0 - 0
- Millwall - Crystal Palace : 3 - 0
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Blackpool - Oldham : 0 - 2
- Cambridge - Brentford : 2 - 1
- Cardiff - Reading : 2 - 2
- Huddersfield - Peterboro : 3 - 1
- Northampton - Colchester : 2 - 3
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bristol Rvs - Leyton Orient : 5 - 3
- Cheltenham - Shrewsbury : 1 - 0
- Exeter - Swansea : 0 - 3
- Kidderminster - Rochdale : 4 - 1
- Macclesfield - Halifax : 1 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Arsenal - Chelsea : 2 - 1
- Aston Villa - Liverpool : 1 - 2
- Blackburn - Sunderland : 0 - 3
- Bolton - Leeds : 0 - 3
- Celtic - Livingston : 3 - 2
December 26, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th 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 26, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 26th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 26, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 26, 2001 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 04:13 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 26, 2001?
Famous people born on December 26, 2001:
- Alba Rico Navarro
Spanish dancer known for her performances on various dance shows.
- Aleksej Pokuševski
Serbian basketball player.
- Marcos Victor
- Rodolfo Falcón
- Christian Roberto
- Musa Juwara
Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:
![Jared Leto]()
Jared LetoAmerican actor, singer-songwriter, director.
![Kit Harington]()
Kit HaringtonTv actor.
![Andy Biersack]()
Andy BiersackRock singer.
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Steve Allen]()
Steve AllenAmerican comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.
![Shun Oguri]()
Shun OguriJapanese director and actor.
![Eden Sher]()
Eden SherAmerican actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.
![Donald Moffat]()
Donald MoffatEnglish-american actor (d. 2018).
![Elizabeth Kostova]()
Elizabeth KostovaAmerican author.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
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December 26, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 4 months old,
or 268 months and 1 day old,
or 1165 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8158 days old,
if you were born on December 26, 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 26, 2001?
There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 2001.
December 26, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 26, 2001:
![Nigel Hawthorne]()
Nigel HawthorneHe was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.
- Navada Shankar
Renowned Indian classical musician known for his mastery of the sitar.
- Angelo Pannacciò
- Edward Downes
- Paul Landres
- Gius
What famous deaths happened on December 26th?
Famous deaths on December 26th:
![Curtis Mayfield]()
Curtis MayfieldCurtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.
![Gerald Ford]()
Gerald FordAmerican politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.
![Teena Marie]()
Teena MarieAmerican composer and singer (born 1956).
![Sylva Koscina]()
Sylva KoscinaItalian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).
![Vincent Schiavelli]()
Vincent SchiavelliAmerican actor (d. 2005).
![Jason Robards]()
Jason RobardsAmerican actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.
![Elsa Lanchester]()
Elsa LanchesterLondon, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.
![Tom Smothers]()
Tom SmothersAmerican comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.
![Ricky Harris]()
Ricky HarrisAmerican comedian, actor (b. 1962).
![Jack Benny]()
Jack BennyAmerican actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.
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December 26, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 26, 2001:
- The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- First day of Kwanzaa
- Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
- Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
- Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
- Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
- Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
- First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
- Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
December 26, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 26, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 26, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2001 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 26, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
December 26, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 26, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
December 26, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2001 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.
December 26, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
December 26, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 26, 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 26, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:
Magical Egypt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Jesús Sánchez Romeva
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
December 26, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 26, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
He Sees You When You'Re Sleeping
By: Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
This holiday treat is a heartwarming tale of redemption, love, and suspense, from Mary Higgins Clark (Queen of Suspense) and Carol Higgins Clark (bestselling author), the well-known mother/daughter duo.
A Bend In The Road
By: Nicholas Sparks
Miles Ryan's marriage ended in tragedy when his wife was struck and run. This happened two years ago. He is the deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina.
Christmas In Plains
By: Jimmy Carter
This bestselling bestseller features President Carter's early years in Plains (Georgia), the same place that inspired readers of An Hour Before Daylight. The New Yorker called it "an unforgettable"
Journey Through Heartsongs
By: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Mattie J.T. Stepanek leads us on a Journey Through Heartsongs, featuring more of his beautiful poems. These poems reflect the rare wisdom Mattie gained through his battle with rare forms of muscular dystrophy, and the loss of his three siblings …
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.
December 26, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 26, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Alien Front Online
Arctic Thunder
Casino Tycoon
Everblue
F1 World Grand Prix 2000
Who was the US President on December 26, 2001?
On December 26, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2001?
On December 26, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 26, 2001?
On December 26, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 26th?
December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
- 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.
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.
