Your place in the Universe on 2001
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2001 (MMI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 2001th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 2001 a year special to you? Discover what 2001 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 2001, 2001 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 2001, how old is someone born in 2001 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 2001.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 2001 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 2001 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 2001
- Who was the U.S. President in 2001?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2001?
- Who was the Pope in 2001?
- 2001: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2001?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2001?
- What was the most popular movie in 2001?
- What was the best selling book in 2001?
- How old is someone born in 2001?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2001?
What was 2001 known for ?
- The year 2001 became the international year of volunteers. This year saw the release of the first of the Harry Porter Series, The Lord of the Rings, Ocean’s trilogy, Shrek and The Fast and the Furious.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was the highest grossing film followed by The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. According to Billboard chart, Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory was the best-selling album of the year.
- George W. Bush took the oath of office on January 10, 2001. On a bright morning of September 11 a Tuesday, an American Airlines Boeing 767 full of 20,000 gallons of jet fuel flew into the World Trade Center's Northern Tower in New York City. President Bush on October 7 announced that the USA was going to war in Afghanistan and on the 26 of October signed the Patriot Act, an anti-terrorism law, following the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and the world trade center.
- During a soccer match on May 2001, in Accra Stadium in Ghana, over 126 fans lost their lives after an encounter with police and rowdy fans. The Accra Hearts of Oak was the home team and was leading against their arch rivals Asante Kotoko of Kumasi. The Kotoko fans started reaping seats and throwing them into the field. The police responded by launching tear gas into the crowd of fans leading to one of the biggest sports disasters in Africa’s history at the time.
- December 15, 2001, saw the reopening of Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa. This was after a team mostly made up of experts spent 11 years and $27 million to fortify the 12th-century tower without eliminating the infamous lean. The Italian authorities closed the tower in 1990 after it leaned an extraordinary 15 feet from the perpendicular. It is a miracle it didn’t topple over.
- This was a great year for science when Robert Tools received the world’s first self-contained heart. The infamous 2001 anthrax letters were the new form of terror that left five people dead and 17 others infected.
- The world population in 2001 was 6,222,626,606 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 47.0% of the total population, which is roughly 2.9 billion individuals.The annual population change in 2001 was an increase of +79.3 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.29% over the previous year.The average population density in 2001 was 26 persons per square mile (or 42 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 2001
Who was the U.S. President in 2001?
In 2001, Bill Clinton (Democrat) was President of the United States until January 20, 2001; on January 20, 2001, George W. Bush (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2001?
In 2001 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour). His premiership saw the introduction of New Labour policies, major public service reforms, and military intervention in Iraq and Kosovo.
Who was the Pope in 2001?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 2001 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
2001: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Rudy Giuliani
In 2001, Rudy Giuliani was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Giuliani was Mayor of New York City at the time of the September 11 attacks in 2001, was selected as a symbol of America's response to the attacks.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 2001?
The number 1 song in the USA in 2001, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 2001?
The number 1 song in the UK in 2001, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Hey Baby by DJ Otzi
What was the most popular movie in 2001?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Hannibal by Ridley Scott
What was the best selling book in 2001?
How old is someone born in 2001?
Someone born in 2001 is 24 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 2001?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 2001 was the Year of the Snake.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Snake sign.