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August 24, 2001 was the 236th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 24, 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 August 24, 2001, who was born and died on August 24, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' by Alicia Keys), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Being Eve) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 2001?
- August 24, 2001: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 24, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- August 24, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 2001?
- August 24, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 24, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 2001?
What day of the week was August 24, 2001?
August 24, 2001 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 2001 can also be written as 8/24/2001 in the US and as 24/8/2001 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 2001: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 2001:
- Film: bubble boy
- Air transat flight 236 loses all engine power over the atlantic ocean, forcing the pilots to conduct an emergency landing in the azores.
August 24, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 24, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.14
- Apple AAPL: opens at $18.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $59.60
- General Electric GE: opens at $41.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.95
Exchange Rates on August 24, 2001:
- 1 USD = 120.12 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5393 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6641 CHF
- 1 EUR = 109.64 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6323 GBP
August 24, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Strasbourg - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bradford - Coventry : 2 - 1
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Genoa - Napoli : 0 - 2
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Heerenveen - NAC Breda : 5 - 0
August 24, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 24, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 24, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 2001 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 24, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:36 pm and setting at 11:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 2001.
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Who was born on August 24, 2001?
Famous people born on August 24, 2001:
- Mildred Maldonado
Mexican rhythmic gymnast.
- Jordan Aikman
American notable family member, first and only child of troy aikman (ex-dallas cowboys) and rhonda aikman (wife).
- Pierre-Antoine Clouzeau Nicolas
French student, one the youngest candidates for the 2015 french baccalaureat.
- Alexander Jensen
- Kim Yeong-taek
- Timoti Muzi
- Sofia Rolfi
- Naomi Visser
- Gérald Ayayi
- Cordale Flott
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 8 months old,
or 272 months and 3 days old,
or 1183 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8282 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 August 24, 2001?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2001.
August 24, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 2001:
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
- Roman Matsov
Estonian violinist, pianist and conductor (d. 2001).
- Milan Kadlec
- Adriano De Zan
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
- Felis Topolski
Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.
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August 24, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 2001:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jennifer Lopez - I'm Real
- Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
- Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
- Usher - U Remind Me
August 24, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 2001 was Eternal Flame by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Atomic Kitten - Eternal Flame
- Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
- So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds
- Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky
- Five - Let's Dance
August 24, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 24, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Alicia Keys - Fallin'
- Jagged Edge With Nelly - Where The Party At
- The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley - Contagious
- Usher - U Remind Me
- Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - I'm Real
August 24, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2001 was Azul by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 24, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 24, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Cristian - Azul
- Jaci Velasquez - Como Se Cura Una Herida
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Me Voy O Te Vas
- Olga Tanon - Como Olvidar
- Pepe Aguilar - Me Vas A Extranar
August 24, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Drowning Mona
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Nick Gomez
Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis
Country: United States of America
August 24, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
Being Eve
Release year: 2001
Manhunt
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Barker
All About Us
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Christine Swanson
Cruel Summer
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Phillip Escott
Life as We Know It
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
August 24, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Open Season
By: Linda Howard
Linda Howard, a New York Times bestseller, seamlessly blends heart-pumping romance with breathless intrigue. She is a masterful, stylish and provocative suspense writer that defies readers to put down.
Blue Diary
By: Alice Hoffman
The New York Times bestseller and Notable Book The Dovekeepers comes from the best-selling author of The Dovekeepers. This new book is about the courage to face the impossible.
Cane River
By: Lalita Tademy
The New York Times Bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club Pick-the remarkable and deeply moving story of four generations African-American women who journey from slavery to freedom on a Louisiana Creole plantation.
Any Way The Wind Blows
By: E. Lynn Harris
After her wedding to John "Basil” Henderson didn't go as she planned, Yancey Braxton flew to L.A. to re-establish herself as mega-diva Yancey B.
August 24, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 24, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Clive Barker's Undying
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Force
Boxing Fever
Cruis'n Velocity
Test Drive Off-Road Wide Open
Who was the US President on August 24, 2001?
On August 24, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2001?
On August 24, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 2001?
On August 24, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. 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 August 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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 August 2001?
August 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
