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Wednesday October 31, 2001: on this day
October 31, 2001 was the 304th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 31, 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 October 31, 2001, who was born and died on October 31, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, directed by Chris Columbus), TV series (e.g. Sitting Ducks) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 2001?
- October 31, 2001: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 31, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- October 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 2001?
- October 31, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 2001?
What day of the week was October 31, 2001?
October 31, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 304th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 2001 can also be written as 10/31/2001 in the US and as 31/10/2001 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 2001:
- Two-thirds of $230 million worth of gold and silver were recovered from vaults of bank of nova scotia, amongst rubble of the world trade center that was destroyed in new york city.
October 31, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 31, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.46
- Apple AAPL: opens at $17.73
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $59.30
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.60
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.60
Exchange Rates on October 31, 2001:
- 1 USD = 122.31 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5876 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6336 CHF
- 1 EUR = 110.07 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6181 GBP
October 31, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Lokeren - Charleroi : 1 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Strasbourg - Nimes : 1 - 0
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Barnsley - Man City : 0 - 3
- Coventry - Preston : 2 - 2
- Crystal Palace - West Brom : 0 - 1
- Nott'm Forest - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 1
- Wolves - Millwall : 1 - 0
October 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 31, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 2001 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 06:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 02, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Nov 01, 2001.
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Who was born on October 31, 2001?
Famous people born on October 31, 2001:
- Griffin Tucker
Pop singer.
- Raquel Carrera
- Nordine Kandil
- Crysencio Summerville
- Gidas Umbri
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 5 months old,
or 269 months and 19 days old,
or 1172 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8206 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 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 October 31, 2001?
There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 31, 2001.
October 31, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 2001:
- Régine Cavagnoud
A french skier was killed in an accident that occurred during a competition.
- Yutaka Fujimoto
- Richard Martin Stern
- Giuseppe Doni
- Solange Chaput-Rolland
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
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October 31, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 2001:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 2001:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2001 was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Ginuwine - Differences
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
October 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2001 was Because I Got High by Afroman, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Afroman - Because I Got High
- Westlife - Queen Of My Heart
- Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head
- DJ Otzi - Hey Baby
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
October 31, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2001 was Family Affair by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Ginuwine - Differences
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Maxwell - Lifetime
October 31, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 2001 was Suerte [Whenever, Wherever] by Shakira, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Pueden Decir
October 31, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith
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
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
October 31, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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:
Sitting Ducks
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Henry Jaglom
Being Eve
Release year: 2001
Manhunt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Barker
24
Release year: 2001
Country: United States of America
The Bernie Mac Show
Release year: 2001
Country: United States of America
October 31, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Q
By: Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, a musician, composer, producer and arranger, is a pioneering entrepreneur who has worked for over five decades with entertainment and music stars like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson.
Black House
By: Stephen King and Peter Straub
From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Talisman, "an intelligent...suspenseful page-turner" (The Wall Street Journal) from "two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game" (The Washington Post).Twenty
The No Spin Zone
By: Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly is madder than ever today, but his fans still love him.
Hidden Power
By: Kati Marton
Hidden Power by Kati Marton is a bestselling book that examines twelve presidential marriages, from Edith and Woodrow Wilson to Laura W.
Falling Angels
By: Tracy Chevalier
Time magazine proclaimed Girl With a Pearl Earring "a portrait radiance...a jewel" Tracy Chevalier paints again a distant age filled with richness in her New York Times bestseller.
October 31, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ford Racing
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Dominion Wars
Aliens versus Predator 2
Spider-Man 2: The Sinister Six
Lego Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge
Who was the US President on October 31, 2001?
On October 31, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2001?
On October 31, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 2001?
On October 31, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. 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 October 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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 October 2001?
October 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
