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Get your FREE Moon ReadingWednesday February 28, 2001
US date format: 2/28/2001, UK date format: 28/2/2001
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 28, 2001).
The number one song in US was Stutter by Joe. Whole Again by Atomic Kitten was #1 song in the UK.
Das Experiment, directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2001 while We Were the Mulvaneys by Joyce Carol Oates was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Crossroads. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Eurofighter Typhoon or Hot Shots Golf 3.
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 Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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February 28, 2001 Events
What happened on February 28, 2001?
Historical Events
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Washington state. About 400 people injured and major damage in the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia area. Estimated damage between US$1 billion and $4 billion
- Selby rail accident results in six passengers and four railway employees being killed, and another 82 suffering serious injuries.
- The Northwest region of the United States was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.8 on Richter Scale. There were no deaths reported.
- The Great Heck rail crash takes place.
See also
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February 28, 2001 Famous Deaths
Who died on February 28, 2001?
Other February 28th famous deaths
French actress at the top of her career...
French criminal, a gang leader sentenced...
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Canadian-American actress and dancer,...
Spanish writer (Born 1921).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Das Experiment
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Starring: Moritz Bleibtreu, Christian Berkel, Oliver Stokowski, Wotan Wilke Möhring
Country: United States of America
Tigerland
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Matthew Davis, Clifton Collins Jr., Tom Guiry
Country: United States of America
A Knight's Tale
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Brian Helgeland
Starring: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Shannyn Sossamon
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on February 28, 2001? Which were the top hits on February 28, 2001?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Joe - Stutter
- Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
- Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing
- Lenny Kravitz - Again
- Shaggy - Angel
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Atomic Kitten - Whole Again
- Shaggy featuring Rikrok - It Wasn't Me
- Westlife - Uptown Girl
- Outkast - Ms Jackson
- Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
Top #5 R&B songs
- Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
- Jaheim - Could It Be
- Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
- Jagged Edge - Promise
- Shaggy Featuring Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent - It Wasn't Me
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- MDO - Te Quise Olvidar
- Chayanne - Yo Te Amo
- Ricky Martin - Solo Quiero Amarte
- Cristian - Por Amarte Asi
Sport Games on February 28, 2001
NBA
American Basketball- Detroit Pistons - Minnesota Timberwolves : 100 - 111
- Houston Rockets - Chicago Bulls : 95 - 78
- Los Angeles Lakers - Denver Nuggets : 101 - 107
- Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 69 - 79
- Milwaukee Bucks - Indiana Pacers : 86 - 99
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Aachen - Stuttgarter K : 3 - 0
- Mainz - Duisburg : 1 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Crossroads
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Walter Hill
Delicious Proposal
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Park Sung Soo
Taina
Release year: 2001
The Division
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eric Won
Kutumb
Release year: 2000
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 2001?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Bill Clinton -- Feb. 26, 2001
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11117
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.583584
- Wired: Wired - February, 2001
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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We Were the Mulvaneys
By: Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is a New York Times Notable Book. She also was a former Oprah Book Club(r). This story of a family trying to overcome its fall from grace becomes a moving and memorable account of the strength of …
Mystic River
By: Dennis Lehane
As children, Sean Devine and Jimmy Marcus were close friends. Dave Boyle was also a friend. Then, a strange car pulled up on their street.
Prodigal Summer
By: Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver's fifth novel, Wildness, is a hymn of wildness that celebrates both the prodigal spirit in human nature and nature.
Founding Brothers
By: Joseph J. Ellis
In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award--winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals-Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Eurofighter Typhoon
Hot Shots Golf 3
Barbie: Explorer
Casper: Spirit Dimensions
Emperor: Battle for Dune
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.37
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $59.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $48.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.95
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 117.39 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5358 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.669 CHF
- 1 EUR = 108.38 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.638 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 28, 2001?
On February 28, 2001 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is February 28, 2001?
On February 28, 2001 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on February 28, 2001?
On February 28, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2001?
On February 28, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 28, 2001?
On February 28, 2001 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on February 28, 2001?
Famous people died on February 28, 2001 include, Jean Vallette d'Osia.
What was the number one song in February 28, 2001?
The number one song in the week of February 28, 2001 was Stutter by Joe in US and Whole Again by Atomic Kitten in UK.
What were the top hits on February 28, 2001?
The top hits on February 28, 2001 were Stutter by Joe, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy, Love Don't Cost A Thing by Jennifer Lopez in US and Whole Again by Atomic Kitten, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy featuring Rikrok, Uptown Girl by Westlife in UK.
