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Wednesday May 02, 2001: on this day
May 02, 2001 was the 122nd day of the year 2001, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 02, 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 May 02, 2001, who was born and died on May 02, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. All For You by Janet), movies (e.g. Moulin Rouge!, directed by Baz Luhrmann), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 2001?
- May 02, 2001: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 02, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- May 02, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 2001?
- May 02, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 02, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 2001?
What day of the week was May 02, 2001?
May 02, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 02, 2001 can also be written as 5/2/2001 in the US and as 2/5/2001 in UK and Europe.
May 02, 2001: What happened on that day?
May 02, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 02, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.65
- Apple AAPL: opens at $26.34
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $71.00
- General Electric GE: opens at $49.03
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.30
Exchange Rates on May 02, 2001:
- 1 USD = 121.73 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5328 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.7275 CHF
- 1 EUR = 108.71 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6228 GBP
May 02, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- New York Knicks - Toronto Raptors : 93 - 100
- Philadelphia 76ers - Indiana Pacers : 88 - 85
- Sacramento Kings - Phoenix Suns : 89 - 82
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Portsmouth - Crystal Palace : 2 - 4
- Preston - Blackburn : 0 - 1
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bristol Rvs - Wycombe : 1 - 2
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Lincoln - Carlisle : 1 - 1
May 02, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 02, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 2001 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 04:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 08, 2001 while the next full moon would come on May 07, 2001.
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Who was born on May 02, 2001?
Famous people born on May 02, 2001:
- Kyliyah Miller
Kyliyah Miller is a professional gymnast who has competed in the Olympics.
- Janiylah Wilson
Janiylah Wilson is a professional gymnast who has competed in the Olympics.
- Elliyah Daniels
Elliyah Daniels is a professional gymnast who has competed in international competitions.
- Damyia Davis
Damyia Davis is a professional gymnast who has competed in international competitions.
- Yum Soda
Youtube star.
- Oleksandra Kovalenko
- Agustín Santurio
- Yerson Mosquera
- David Miculescu
Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:
![Lesley Gore]()
Lesley GoreLesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.
![David Suchet]()
David SuchetDavid suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
![Dwayne Johnson]()
Dwayne JohnsonCanadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
![Christine Baranski]()
Christine BaranskiChristine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Mitzi Kapture]()
Mitzi KaptureMitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
![Kay Panabaker]()
Kay PanabakerAmerican actress.
![Brian Aherne]()
Brian AherneBritish-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
![Brian Tochi]()
Brian TochiAmerican actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.
May 02, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 11 months old,
or 275 months and 16 days old,
or 1198 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8387 days old,
if you were born on May 02, 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 May 02, 2001?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 02, 2001.
May 02, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 2001:
- Gina Mastrogiacomo
- Poul Dalsager
- Enrico Bovone
- Georges Dard
- Vlasta Foltová
What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?
Famous deaths on May 2nd:
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Caryl Chessman]()
Caryl ChessmanAmerican homicide.
![Michael Hordern]()
Michael HordernHertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
![Gene Raymond]()
Gene RaymondNyc, new york -- actor.
![Efrem Zimbalist]()
Efrem ZimbalistJr.
- Vincenta Da Vinci
Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Leonardo da Vinci
One of the most diversely talented individuals in history, known for his iconic paintings, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and...
May 02, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 2001:
- Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
- Iran - Teacher's Day
- Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
- Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
- Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
- Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván
Observances on May 02, 2001:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 2001:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 02, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 02, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Janet - All For You
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- Dido - Thankyou
- Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
- Nelly - Ride Wit Me
May 02, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 2001 was Don't Stop Movin' by S Club 7, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 02, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- S Club 7 - Don't Stop Movin'
- Geri Halliwell - It's Raining Men
- Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- MOP - Cold As Ice
May 02, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 2001 was Missing You by Case, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 02, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Case - Missing You
- Janet - All For You
- Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before
- Musiq Soulchild - Love
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Get Ur Freak On
May 02, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 2001 was Quiero by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.
May 02, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 02, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jerry Rivera - Quiero
- Ricky Martin - Solo Quiero Amarte
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Y Llegaste Tu
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
May 02, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Moulin Rouge!
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent
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
CQ
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Roman Coppola
Starring: Jeremy Davies, Angela Lindvall, Élodie Bouchez, Gérard Depardieu
Country: United States of America
May 02, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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:
Dismissed
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann
Trailer Park Boys
Release year: 2001
Written by: Mike Clattenburg
Starring: John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth
Country: Canada
Dog Eat Dog
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Soledad
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Eduardo Maytorena
Texas Justice
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Dick Lowry
May 02, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fast Food Nation
By: Eric Schlosser
New York Times Bestseller with a New Afterword.Schlosser is known for his flair for setting stunning scenes and a wealth of fascinating facts.
Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson
The #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, WITH MORE THAN 10 MILLION PRINTS! A timeless business classic, "Who Moved My Cheese?" It uses a simple parabel that reveals profound truths about how to deal with change.
Dragons Of A Lost Star
By: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Krynn is held captive by a mysterious force. Protected by her regiment dark-armored knights she calls on the power of an unknown god for victory in her army
Seabiscuit: An American Legend
By: Laura Hillenbrand
Laura Hillenbrand, author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken, brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the …
Absolute Power
By: David Limbaugh
David is a gifted writer and researcher. He was able to accomplish what the mainstream media were unable or unwilling to do: to document the events.
May 02, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 02, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Fly! II
Championship Manager Quiz
Bejeweled
Bomberman Kart
Bass Strike
Who was the US President on May 02, 2001?
On May 02, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 2001?
On May 02, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 2001?
On May 02, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 2nd?
May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. 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 May 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
- 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.
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 May 2001?
May 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
