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April 26, 2001 was the 116th day of the year 2001, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 26, 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 April 26, 2001, who was born and died on April 26, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. All For You by Janet), movies (e.g. Tigerland, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 26, 2001?
- April 26, 2001: What happened on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 26, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
- April 26, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 26, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 26, 2001?
- April 26, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 26, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
- April 26, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 26, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 26, 2001?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2001?
- Who was the Pope on April 26, 2001?
What day of the week was April 26, 2001?
April 26, 2001 was a Thursday and it was the 116th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 26, 2001 can also be written as 4/26/2001 in the US and as 26/4/2001 in UK and Europe.
April 26, 2001: What happened on that day?
April 26, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 26, 2001:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.30
- Apple AAPL: opens at $25.17
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.07
- General Electric GE: opens at $48.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $114.95
Exchange Rates on April 26, 2001:
- 1 USD = 123.12 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5446 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.702 CHF
- 1 EUR = 111.33 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6269 GBP
April 26, 2001: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Lakers : 88 - 106
- Toronto Raptors - New York Knicks : 94 - 74
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Northampton - Port Vale : 0 - 2
- Notts County - Wycombe : 0 - 2
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Blackpool - Rochdale : 3 - 1
April 26, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 26, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 26, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 26, 2001 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:07 am and setting at 11:13 pm.
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 April 26, 2001?
Famous people born on April 26, 2001:
- Thiago Almada
Argentine footballer.
- Sterling Griffith
Movie actress.
- Random
- Wout D'Heer
- Facundo Giacopuzzi
- Alessio Martinelli
- Jayden Oosterwolde
- Kévin Vauquelin
- Bautista Kociubinski
- Hugo Besson
Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:
![Tionne Watkins]()
Tionne WatkinsTionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.
![Channing Tatum]()
Channing TatumChanning tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.
![Stana Katic]()
Stana KaticStana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.
![Jet Li]()
Jet LiJet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...
![Jordana Brewster]()
Jordana BrewsterPanama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.
![Tom Welling]()
Tom WellingTom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.
![Kevin James]()
Kevin JamesKevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.
![Carol Burnett]()
Carol BurnettAmerican comedian on stage, film and tv.
![Claudine Auger]()
Claudine AugerParis, france -- miss france (1958).
![Joan Chen]()
Joan ChenChinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.
April 26, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 11 months old,
or 275 months and 25 days old,
or 1199 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8395 days old,
if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 2001?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2001?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2001.
April 26, 2001: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 26, 2001:
- Ruth Hellberg
- André Pascal
- Renzo Vespignani
- Lili Massaferro (Lili Gacel)
What famous deaths happened on April 26th?
Famous deaths on April 26th:
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Maria Schell]()
Maria SchellAustrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).
![Robert Davi]()
Robert DaviAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Gail Russell]()
Gail RussellChicago, illinois -- actress.
![Broderick Crawford]()
Broderick CrawfordBroderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.
![Jayne Meadows]()
Jayne MeadowsWu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).
![Alexander Knox]()
Alexander KnoxCanadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).
![John Bunny]()
John BunnySilent film comedian (born 1863).
![Bessie Love]()
Bessie LoveActress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.
![Jim Davis]()
Jim DavisActor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.
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April 26, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 26, 2001:
- World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
- Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
- Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Tanzania - Union Day.
- Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
- Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
- Lucidius (4th century)
- Paschasius (d. 865)
- Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)
Observances on April 26, 2001:
- International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
- World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]
Saints celebrated on April 26, 2001:
- Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
April 26, 2001: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 26, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 26, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2001 was All For You by Janet, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 26, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Janet - All For You
- Destiny's Child - Survivor
- Dido - Thankyou
- Case - Missing You
- Shaggy - Angel
April 26, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 2001 was It Wasn't Me by Shaggy featuring Rikrok, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 26, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shaggy featuring Rikrok - It Wasn't Me
- Emma Bunton - What Took You So Long?
- Hear'Say - Pure And Simple
- Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood
- Crazy Town - Butterfly
April 26, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2001 was Missing You by Case, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 26, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Case - Missing You
- Janet - All For You
- Tamia - Stranger In My House
- Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before
- Musiq Soulchild - Love
April 26, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2001 was Solo Quiero Amarte by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 26, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 26, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin - Solo Quiero Amarte
- Jerry Rivera - Quiero
- Juan Gabriel - Abrazame Muy Fuerte
- Ilegales - Tu Recuerdo
- Conjunto Primavera - No Te Podias Quedar
April 26, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 26, 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
The Mummy Returns
Release year: 2001
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo
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
April 26, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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
April 26, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 26, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Painted House
By: John Grisham
Luke Chandler never told a lie or kept secrets until that September 1952. In the seventh year of his life, however, Luke Chandler was forced to openly admit that he had been a migrant worker. Two groups of workers, including …
An Hour Before Daylight
By: Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, the bestselling author of Living Faith, Sources of Strength and Living Faith, recounts his Depression-era childhood on a Georgia farm just before the civil rights movement forever changed.
On the Street Where You Live
By: Mary Higgins Clark
The Queen of Suspense has written a gripping novel about a woman haunted by the ghosts of two grisly murders that were separated over a century but somehow linked...Following
The Bonesetter'S Daughter
By: Amy Tan
""As captivating as Tan's first bestseller, The Joy Luck Club. . . Amy Tan is the only one who writes with more empathy about daughters and mothers than Amy Tan."
Potshot
By: Robert B. Parker
A band of murderous marauders is under siege in Potshot, Arizona. The law cannot stop them.
April 26, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 26, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Cameron Files: Secret at Loch Ness
Anachronox
Ford Racing
Aetolia
Antz Racing
Who was the US President on April 26, 2001?
On April 26, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2001?
On April 26, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 26, 2001?
On April 26, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 26th?
April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:
- 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
- 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh 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 April 2001?
April 2001 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
