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Thursday December 13, 2001: on this day
December 13, 2001 was the 347th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 13, 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 December 13, 2001, who was born and died on December 13, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. U Got It Bad by Usher), movies (e.g. Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Harold And The Purple Crayon) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 2001?
- December 13, 2001: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 13, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- December 13, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 2001?
- December 13, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 2001?
What day of the week was December 13, 2001?
December 13, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 2001 can also be written as 12/13/2001 in the US and as 13/12/2001 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 2001:
- U.s. president george w. bush announced the united states' withdrawal of the 1972 anti-ballistic missile treaty.
- Tuanku syed siajuddin, raja perlis, becomes the 12th yang di–pertuan agong in malaysia
- Sansad bhavan, the building housing the indian parliament, is attacked by terrorists. twelve people are killed, including the terrorists.
December 13, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 13, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $37.60
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.49
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.13
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.85
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.55
Exchange Rates on December 13, 2001:
- 1 USD = 126.18 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5675 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6508 CHF
- 1 EUR = 112.72 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6192 GBP
December 13, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Millwall - Portsmouth : 1 - 0
December 13, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 13, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 13, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 2001 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 04:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Dec 30, 2001.
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Who was born on December 13, 2001?
Famous people born on December 13, 2001:
- Jayden Goodwin
Australian cricketer.
- Eren Dinkçi
- Cristian Dumitru
- Dan Neil
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
![Taylor Swift]()
Taylor SwiftAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Christopher Plummer]()
Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
![Jamie Foxx]()
Jamie FoxxAcademy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
![Steve Buscemi]()
Steve BuscemiVersatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
![Dick Van Dyke]()
Dick Van DykeRenowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
![Laurence Leboeuf]()
Laurence LeboeufCanadian actress.
![Tony Curran]()
Tony CurranScottish actor.
![Jim Davidson]()
Jim DavidsonEnglish comedian, a cheeky cockney.
![Herman Cain]()
Herman CainAmerican political activist and businessman.
![Johnny Whitaker]()
Johnny WhitakerAmerican actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 4 months old,
or 268 months and 7 days old,
or 1166 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8164 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 2001?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 13, 2001.
December 13, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 2001:
- Larry Costello
- Claude Fior
- Beatrice Macola
- Ercoliano Monesi
- Vidadi Nərimanbəyov
- Chuck Schuldiner
- Armando Gobetto
- György Kőszegi
- Charles Michael «Chuck» Schuldiner
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Heather Angel]()
Heather AngelOxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
![Kathy Staff]()
Kathy StaffBritish actress (born 1928).
![Lupe Velez]()
Lupe VelezMexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Richard Holbrooke
Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
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December 13, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 2001:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 13, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Nelly Furtado - Turn Off The Light
December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 2001 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 13, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- S Club 7 - Have You Ever
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Riva featuring Dannii Minogue - Who Do You Love Now (Stringer)
December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 2001 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 13, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Ginuwine - Differences
December 13, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 2001 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 13, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 13, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
- Alexandre Pires - Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida
December 13, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Black Hawk Down
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana
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
December 13, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
December 13, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Best-Loved Poems Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
By: Caroline Kennedy
The publication of A Family of Poems, an illustrated children+s book by the author, coincided with the release of A Family of Poems. This gift edition is specially priced.
Theodore Rex
By: Edmund Morris
Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …
The Sigma Protocol
By: Robert Ludlum
Ben Hartman is on vacation in Zurich, Switzerland. He meets Jimmy Cavanaugh, a madman who has been armed and programed to assassinate.
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
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
December 13, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Diggles: The Myth of Fenris
Azurik: Rise of Perathia
David Beckham Soccer
Casper: Spirit Dimensions
Ape Escape 2
Who was the US President on December 13, 2001?
On December 13, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 2001?
On December 13, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 2001?
On December 13, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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 December 2001?
December 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
