What happened on Tuesday July 24, 2001?

Here's what happened on July 24, 2001:

• World Trade Center Lease Signed Real estate developer Larry A. Silverstein signs a historic 99-year lease for the entire World Trade Center complex in New York City for $3.2 billion, just weeks before the September 11 attacks. This lease would later become a pivotal moment in the complex's tragic history.
• Tamil Tigers Attack Bandaranaike International Airport A coordinated terrorist attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka, causing extensive damage to airport infrastructure and aircraft, estimated at $500 million. The attack was a significant escalation in the Sri Lankan Civil War, demonstrating the LTTE's military capabilities and strategic reach.
• Former Tsar Becomes Prime Minister of Bulgaria Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, who was the last Tsar of Bulgaria during his childhood, is democratically elected and sworn in as Prime Minister. This unprecedented political transformation makes him the only monarch in modern history to regain political power through democratic election in a different governmental role.
• Taiwan Solidarity Union Established The Taiwan Solidarity Union, a pro-independence political party in Taiwan, is founded. The party plays a significant role in Taiwan's complex political landscape and its ongoing dialogue about national identity and relationship with mainland China.

Events in 2001

July 24, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 24, 2001

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 2001

July 24, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 24, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.48
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.39
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $45.40
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.85

Exchange Rates on July 24, 2001:

• 1 USD = 123.89 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5399 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.7194 CHF
• 1 EUR = 108.39 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6142 GBP

July 24, 2001 was a Tuesday and it was the 205th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2001 can also be written as 7/24/2001 in the US and as 24/7/2001 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 2001 in July 2001 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 2001:

• Drake London

Famous people born in 2001

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 2001:

• Georges Dor

  Georges Dor was a prominent Quebec author, playwright, and singer who made significant contributions to French-Canadian culture.

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on July 24th

July 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2001 was U Remind Me by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Usher - U Remind Me
2. Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
3. O-Town - All Or Nothing
4. Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
5. 112 - Peaches & Cream

July 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 2001 was Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
2. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink - Lady Marmalade
3. Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
4. Hear'Say - The Way To Your Love
5. D12 - Purple Pills

July 24, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2001 was U Remind Me by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Usher - U Remind Me
2. Alicia Keys - Fallin'
3. Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
4. Erick Sermon Featuring Marvin Gaye - Music
5. Jimmy Cozier - She's All I Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 2001 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 11:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 2001

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Someone born on July 24, 2001 is:

23 years 9 months old,

or 285 months and 16 days old,

or 1241 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8691 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 24, 2001?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 24, 2001.

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