Friday August 31, 2001: on this day

August 31, 2001 was the 243rd day of the year 2001, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 2001, who was born and died on August 31, 2001, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 2001, which were the most popular songs (ex. Fallin' by Alicia Keys), movies (e.g. Training Day, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. Being Eve) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2001?


August 31, 2001 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2001 can also be written as 8/31/2001 in the US and as 31/8/2001 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2001 in August 2001 calendar

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August 31, 2001: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2001:

  • September 1, 2001 - vancouver tv realignment takes place in british columbia, canada.
  • September 08, 2001 - world conference against racism

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August 31, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2001:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $17.73
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $40.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $101.00

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2001:

  • 1 USD = 118.81 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5494 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6624 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 108.32 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.626 GBP

August 31, 2001: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Northampton - Brighton : 2 - 0
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August 31, 2001: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2001 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2001: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2001 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 04:53 am.

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 31, 2001?


Famous people born on August 31, 2001:

  • Amanda Anisimova

    Professional tennis player with notable achievements.

  • Caterina Cereghetti
  • Silke Holkenborg
  • Rebecca Passler
  • Marzia Visani
  • Garrett Wareing
  • Cristiano Robert do Amaral

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2001: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 6 months old,

or 270 months and 29 days old,

or 1178 weeks

or 8246 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 2001?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2001.

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August 31, 2001: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2001:

  • Claude Marin
  • Julio Antonio Elícegui

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 2001: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2001:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2001:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2001: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2001 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fallin' youtube
  2. - I'm Real
  3. - Someone To Call My Lover
  4. - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)
  5. - Let Me Blow Ya Mind

August 31, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2001 was Let's Dance by Five, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2001: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Dance
  2. - Mambo No 5
  3. - Hey Baby
  4. - Too Close
  5. - Follow Me

August 31, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2001 was Fallin' by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2001: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fallin' youtube
  2. - I'm Real
  3. - Where The Party At
  4. - Contagious
  5. - Izzo (H.O.V.A.)

August 31, 2001: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2001 was Como Se Cura Una Herida by Jaci Velasquez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 31, 2001: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2001 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Se Cura Una Herida
  2. - Azul
  3. - O Me Voy O Te Vas
  4. - Como Olvidar
  5. - Me Vas A Extranar

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August 31, 2001: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 2001 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Training Day

Training Day

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger

Country: United States of America

Tigerland

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

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

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

Delivering Milo

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Nick Castle

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Albert Finney, Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2001: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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

Being Eve

Release year: 2001

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Barker

All About Us

All About Us

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Christine Swanson

Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Phillip Escott

Life as We Know It

Life as We Know It

Release year: 2001

Directed by: Greg Berlanti

August 31, 2001: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2001 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

Seabiscuit: An American Legend

By:

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 …

Napalm & Silly Putty by George Carlin

Napalm & Silly Putty

By:

This #1 New York Times Bestseller with over 450,000 copies printed offers a humorous and "entertaining" [Chicago Sun-Times] collection razor-sharp observations. Now available in paperback Spend more than

The Map That Changed The World by Simon Winchester

The Map That Changed The World

By:

William Smith, a canal digger, made an amazing discovery in 1793. By following the fossils' placements in layers, Smith discovered that one could trace them.

Open Season by Linda Howard

Open Season

By:

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.

The Woman Next Door by Barbara Delinsky

The Woman Next Door

By:

Barbara Delinsky, bestselling author in New York Times, paints a fascinating portrait of every marriage's secrets in this sharp-eyed novel that is full of suspense.

August 31, 2001: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2001 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bomberman Kart

Bomberman Kart

Platform: PlayStation 2 Mobile Phone

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Bass Strike

Bass Strike

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP Capcom

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Age of Sail II

Age of Sail II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: TalonSoft

Advance Wars

Advance Wars

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2001?

On August 31, 2001 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2001?

On August 31, 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2001?

On August 31, 2001 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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.

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