Friday January 26, 2001
US date format: 1/26/2001, UK date format: 26/1/2001
It was Friday, under the sign of Aquarius (see zodiac on January 26, 2001). 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.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child.
In UK Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra was in the top 5 hits.
Baran, directed by Majid Majidi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2001
while From The Corner Of His Eye by Dean Koontz was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Taina.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Deathmatch Classic or 21-Two One-.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2001, at January 26 across the years or at January 2001 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 26, 2001?
Holidays
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Saint Paula
- Polycarp
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Events
- An earthquake hits Gujarat, India, causing more than 20,000 deaths.
Famous Deaths
American athlete, a pro basketball...
American athlete, a pro basketball...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Donnie Darko
Directed by: Richard Kelly
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Country: United States of America
Baran
Directed by: Majid Majidi
Starring: Hossein Abedini, Zahra Bahrami, Mohammad Amir Naji, Hossein Mahjoub
Manic
Directed by: Jordan Melamed
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Bacall, Zooey Deschanel, Don Cheadle
Tape
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman
The Believer
Directed by: Henry Bean
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Peter Meadows, Garret Dillahunt
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 26, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra - Touch Me
- Bob The Builder - Can We Fix It
- Fragma featuring Maria Rubia - Everytime You Need Me
- Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel / Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- Eminem - Stan
Top #5 R&B songs
- Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)
- Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
- OutKast - Ms. Jackson
- Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
- JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Son By Four - Cuando Seas Mia
- Rocio Durcal - Infiel
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
Sport Games on January 26, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia 76ers : 89 - 105
- New Jersey Nets - Los Angeles Lakers : 101 - 113
- Phoenix Suns - Boston Celtics : 83 - 99
- Seattle SuperSonics - Golden State Warriors : 107 - 105
- Vancouver Grizzlies - Houston Rockets : 89 - 106
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Schalke 04 - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Hannover - Chemnitz : 0 - 0
- Mannheim - St Pauli : 2 - 1
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Bordeaux - Marseille : 3 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Taina
The Division
Directed by: Eric Won
Kutumb
Holmes on Homes
Starring: Mike Holmes
Country: Canada
Phoenix Nights
How old am I?
If January 26th, 2001 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: John Ashcroft -- Jan. 22, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9776
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.579580
- Wired: Wired - January, 2001
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Hannibal
By: Thomas Harris
You remember Hannibal Lecter: gentleman, genius, cannibal. Seven years have passed since Dr. Lecter escaped from custody. And for seven years he's been at large, free to savor the scents, the essences, of an unguarded world.
Roses Are Red
By: James Patterson
In this heart-pounding new thriller, Detective Alex Cross pursues the most brilliant killer he's ever confronted, a mysterious criminal who calls himself the Mastermind. In a series of crimes that has stunned Washington, D.C.,
The Brethren
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThey call themselves the Brethren: three disgraced former judges doing time in a Florida federal prison. One was sent up for tax evasion.
The Greatest Generation
By: Tom Brokaw
The instant classic and runaway bestseller that changed the way we saw World War II and an entire generation of Americans, from the beloved journalist whose own iconic career has lasted more than fifty years.
The Kill Artist
By: Daniel Silva
Tightly written thrillers like The Marching Season have made bestselling novelist Daniel Silva a favorite of readers everywhere. In The Kill Artist, he paints an absorbing portrait of a reluctant hero’s
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bomberman Kart
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds
Deathmatch Classic
21-Two One-
Lego Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $61.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $46.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.62
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 117.35 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.506 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.651 CHF
- 1 EUR = 108.42 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6329 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 26, 2001?
On January 26, 2001 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is January 26, 2001?
On January 26, 2001 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 26, 2001?
On January 26, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2001?
On January 26, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 2001?
On January 26, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on January 26, 2001?
Famous people died on January 26, 2001 include, Al McGuire, Al McGuire.
What was the number one song in January 26, 2001?
The number one song in the week of January 26, 2001 was Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child in US and Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra in UK.
What were the top hits on January 26, 2001?
The top hits on January 26, 2001 were Independent Women Part I by Destiny's Child, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy, He Loves U Not by Dream in US and Touch Me by Rui Da Silva featuring Cassandra, Can We Fix It by Bob The Builder, Everytime You Need Me by Fragma featuring Maria Rubia in UK.
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