What happened on Wednesday January 31, 2001?

Here's what happened on January 31, 2001:

• Lockerbie Bombing Trial Verdict In a landmark international trial, a Scottish court in the Netherlands delivered a significant verdict in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing case. Libyan national Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was convicted for his role in the terrorist attack that occurred over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988, while another Libyan defendant was acquitted.
• Sega Dreamcast Discontinuation Sega officially announced the discontinuation of its Dreamcast gaming system, marking a pivotal moment in video game console history. The company declared it would cease producing gaming hardware and focus exclusively on video game development and publishing.
• Death of Gordon R. Dickson Gordon R. Dickson, a renowned Canadian science fiction writer who significantly contributed to the genre, passed away. Born in 1923, Dickson was known for his imaginative storytelling and influential works in speculative fiction.
• Near-Miss Incident for Japan Airlines Two Japan Airlines planes experienced a dangerous near-collision over Suruga Bay in Japan, highlighting potential risks in air traffic management and the critical importance of aviation safety protocols.

Events in 2001

January 31, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 31, 2001

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 2001

January 31, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 31, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $46.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $115.75

Exchange Rates on January 31, 2001:

• 1 USD = 116.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.497 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.6397 CHF
• 1 EUR = 108.65 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.638 GBP

January 31, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 102 - 96
• Denver Nuggets - Milwaukee Bucks : 111 - 116
• Detroit Pistons - New Jersey Nets : 112 - 103
• Los Angeles Clippers - San Antonio Spurs : 70 - 92
• Los Angeles Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves : 83 - 96

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Fulham : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Newcastle : 3 - 1
• Dundee - Dundee United : 2 - 3
• Everton - Middlesbrough : 2 - 2
• Hearts - St Mirren : 1 - 0
• Leeds - Coventry : 1 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• For Sittard - Roda JC : 1 - 0
• Heerenveen - Feyenoord : 1 - 0
• Nijmegen - Roosendaal : 2 - 3
• PSV Eindhoven - Groningen : 3 - 0
• Vitesse - NAC Breda : 2 - 4

January 31, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2001 can also be written as 1/31/2001 in the US and as 31/1/2001 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2001 in January 2001 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 2001:

• Ahed Tamimi

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Famous people died on January 31, 2001:

• Gordon R. Dickson

  Acclaimed science fiction author known for his innovative storytelling and significant contributions to the genre, particularly in space...

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on January 31st

January 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 2001 was It Wasn't Me by Shaggy, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Shaggy - It Wasn't Me
2. Destiny's Child - Independent Women Part I
3. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
4. Madonna - Don't Tell Me
5. Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing

January 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 2001 was Whole Again by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Atomic Kitten - Whole Again
2. Limp Bizkit - Rollin'
3. Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
4. Usher - Pop Ya Collar
5. Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg - The Next Episode

January 31, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 2001 was Ms. Jackson by OutKast, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. OutKast - Ms. Jackson
2. Joe Featuring Mystikal - Stutter
3. Mystikal Featuring Nivea - Danger (Been So Long)
4. Ja Rule Featuring Lil' Mo & Vita - Put It On Me
5. Jagged Edge - Promise

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 2001 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:49 am and setting at 12:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 2001

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Someone born on January 31, 2001 is:

24 years 5 months old,

or 293 months and 1 day old,

or 1273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 2001?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 31, 2001.

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