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October 3, 2001

October 3, 2001, was a Wednesday. It was the 276th day of 2001. The decade was the 2000s.

22 years, 5 months, and 25 days have passed since October 3, 2001.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 3, 2001:

  • United States: "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys
  • United Kingdom: "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 3, 2001

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Fallin' - Alicia Keys
  • I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • Where The Party At - Jagged Edge With Nelly
  • Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) - Blu Cantrell
  • U Remind Me - Usher
Play the top singles from 2001
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2001. Take a trip back to the peak days of Shaggy, Faith Hill, Eminem, Kylie Minogue and Shakira.
Don't Say a Word

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Don't Say a Word" was at the top of the box office on October 3, 2001.

Facts

This date occurred 8,212 days ago. Approximately 274 months have passed. It was the 276th day of 2001, in week 40. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on October 3, 2001, are now 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 91 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 3, 2001

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is October 3, 2001, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys is at the top of the singles charts, while "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" by Kylie Minogue is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Don't Say a Word is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The X-Files", "Friends", "The Sopranos", and "Fear Factor".

A relatively new form of communication called "text messaging" is becoming more widespread. Although the technology has been around since the mid-1990s, it was only recently that cell providers allowed users to send SMS messages to people on different networks. In technology news, more and more music companies are beginning to release MP3 players. The new MP3 format means that music listeners are able to listen to multiple albums on the go. Meanwhile, the Nokia 3310 is one of the most popular cellphones on the market at the moment. Stores across the world are currently selling a wide range of custom covers for the phone.

It's 2001, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, OutKast, Crazy Town, Destiny's Child, Usher, Alicia Keys, Blu Cantrell and Jennifer Lopez. An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom is causing a crisis in the British agriculture and tourism sectors. The authorities are killing cows and sheep in an effort to halt the disease. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as George Harrison, Layne Staley, Left Eye, and Big Dick Dudley would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Pokémon Stadium", "Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn", "Hitman: Codename 47", and "Pokémon Crystal". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Rocket Power", "Jackie Chan Adventures", "Lizzie McGuire", and "My Wife and Kids". Children are playing with toys such as Amazing Ally, Powerpuff Girls Dolls, Pixter drawing tablet, and What's Her Face (doll).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 3, 2001.

  • Scrubs.

    Scrubs

    On October 2nd, 2001, a new medical comedy series called "Scrubs" made its debut on television.
  • J.Lo and Chris Judd are married.

    J.Lo and Chris Judd are married

    Jennifer Lopez married backup dancer Chris Judd in September 2001.
  • Zoolander.

    Zoolander

    On September 28th, 2001, the comedy film "Zoolander" started playing at movie theaters.
  • 2001 anthrax attacks.

    2001 anthrax attacks

    Between September 18th and October 9th, 2001, letters containing anthrax were mailed to news media offices and two U.S. senators. Five people were killed, and seventeen people were infected.
  • The War on Terror.

    The War on Terror

    The phrase "War on Terror" started to become popular around this time. This was in the aftermath of the attacks on 9/11.
  • 9/11.

    9/11

    The world was in shock following the September 11 attacks, which left 2,996 people dead.
  • Nokia games such as Bounce.

    Nokia games such as Bounce

    During this period, you might have been playing simple mobile games such as Nokia's "Bounce", which was first released in July 2001.
  • U2 - "Walk On"

    U2 - "Walk On"

    "Walk On" by U2 went on to win a Grammy for 2001's Record of the Year.
  • 2001 in music.

    2001 in music

    Popular music artists in 2001 included Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Lopez, Shaggy, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Lifehouse, Nelly, Eve, Blu Cantrell, Usher, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine and Nickelback.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2001.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2001

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2001 were Tom Cruise, Tiger Woods, The Beatles, Britney Spears, Bruce Willis, Michael Jordan, The Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Oprah Winfrey and Mel Gibson.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2001?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2001?

    In 2001, the best NBA players were Allen Iverson, Shaquille O'Neal, Chris Webber, Tim Duncan, Jason Kidd, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Dikembe Mutombo, Tracy McGrady, Karl Malone, Dirk Nowitzki, David Robinson, Gary Payton and Ray Allen.
  • Time Person of the Year 2001.

    Time Person of the Year 2001

    New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was listed as the Time Person of the Year for 2001.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • 2001 in movies.

    2001 in movies

    Movies released in 2001 included Shrek, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Monsters, Inc., Ocean's Eleven, Pearl Harbor, The Mummy Returns, Jurassic Park III, Planet of the Apes, Hannibal, Moulin Rouge!, Spy Kids, The Fast and the Furious and The Others.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2001, the best soccer players were Michael Owen, Raúl, Oliver Kahn, David Beckham, Francesco Totti, Luís Figo, Rivaldo, Andriy Shevchenko, Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane.
  • A Beautiful Mind.

    A Beautiful Mind

    "A Beautiful Mind" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2001.
  • The PlayStation 2.

    The PlayStation 2

    The PlayStation 2 was the dominant video game console at this time. The PS2 had releases such as Grand Theft Auto III, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Max Payne.
  • Nokia 3310.

    Nokia 3310

    The Nokia 3310 was one of the most popular cellphones on the market. The phone included a fun game called Snake. You could also buy custom covers for it.
  • VCRs are being phased out.

    VCRs are being phased out

    Although many people were still using VCRs to play movies, more and more households were beginning to replace them with DVD players.
  • Jennifer Lopez.

    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer Jennifer Loper (aka J. Lo) topped the FHM sexiest woman list in both 2000 and 2001.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.
  • Wallpaper is quickly dying off.

    Wallpaper is quickly dying off

    Wallpaper was quickly disappearing from people's homes during the early 2000s. By this stage, minimalist interior design trends were in vogue, and many people had already made the switch to using paint.
  • People are buying MP3 players.

    People are buying MP3 players

    More and more MP3 players started to arrive on the market during the early 2000s. This included the Samsung YEPP, the Creative NOMAD Jukebox, and the Apple iPod. Although most of us did not know it at the time, the MP3 marked the beginning of the end for the CD format and, in turn, the music stores that sold them.
  • Text messaging is exploding in popularity.

    Text messaging is exploding in popularity

    Text messaging exploded between 1999 and 2001. This was due to the fact that more and more people were buying cellphones. Furthermore, providers were starting to allow users to send SMS messages to contacts on other networks.
  • The Game Boy Color.

    The Game Boy Color

    The Game Boy Color was the go-to handheld device for gamers. Notable games included Wario Land 3, Donkey Kong Country, and the various Pokémon releases.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • Landline phones are still popular... for now.

    Landline phones are still popular... for now

    Although most houses still had landline telephones, they were starting to slowly die out due to the increasing availability of cellphones.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 3, 2001.

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around October 3, 2001.

  • September 3, 2001:
    • Actress Thuy Trang (Power Rangers) dies in a car accident in California.
    • Holy Cross dispute: Protestant loyalists resume their protests outside of a Catholic primary school for girls in the Ardoyne area of Belfast, Ireland.
    • Enrique Iglesias releases the song "Hero".
  • September 4, 2001:
    • System of a Down release their album "Toxicity".
    • RnB singer Usher releases his single "U Got It Bad".
  • September 6, 2001: "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink wins Video of the Year at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • September 8, 2001: The song "Can't Get You Out of My Head" is released by Australian singer Kylie Minogue.
  • September 9, 2001:
    • Northern Alliance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud is assassinated in Afghanistan by two al-Qaeda members pretending to be journalists.
    • The first episode of the war drama miniseries "Band of Brothers" is aired on television.
  • September 10, 2001: Charles Ingram wins "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" by cheating with the help of an accomplice in the audience.
  • September 11, 2001:
    • Rapper Jay-Z releases his album "The Blueprint".
    • September 11 Attacks: 2,996 people are killed in the United States following a series of coordinated terrorist attacks.
  • September 12, 2001: 10,000 people lose their jobs after airline group Ansett Australia collapses.
  • September 13, 2001: Civilian airspace is reopened in the United States and Canada following the September 11 attacks.
  • September 14, 2001: September 11 Attacks: US President George W. Bush visits "ground zero" and states that the people who destroyed the World Trade Center will "hear all of us soon".
  • September 16, 2001: US President George W. Bush uses the term "war on terrorism" for the first time.
  • September 17, 2001:
    • The New York Stock Exchange reopens six days after the September 11 attacks.
    • Golf: The upcoming Ryder Cup is suspended for one year due to the September 11 attacks.
  • September 18, 2001: The 2001 anthrax attacks begin in America.
  • September 20, 2001: US President George Bush declares a "War on Terror".
  • September 21, 2001: The film Training Day, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke, is released in movie theaters.
  • September 24, 2001:
    • Soccer: It is announced that Leeds United have recorded a pre-tax loss of £7.6m.
    • The video game "Silent Hill 2" is released.
    • The Windows XP operating system begins to appear on new PCs.
  • September 25, 2001:
    • Michael Jordan announces that he will be returning to the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards.
    • Britney Spears releases her song "I'm a Slave 4 U".
  • September 28, 2001: Zoolander (2001) is released in cinemas.
  • September 29, 2001: Jennifer Lopez marries backup dancer Cris Judd.
  • October 2, 2001:
    • The first episode of Scrubs is aired.
    • Rapper Ja Rule releases his album "Pain Is Love".
  • This date: October 3, 2001
  • October 4, 2001: 78 people are killed after Siberia Airlines Flight 1812 is accidentally shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force over the Black Sea.
  • October 7, 2001: The War in Afghanistan begins.
  • October 11, 2001: Polaroid files for federal bankruptcy protection.
  • October 16, 2001:
    • The game "Devil May Cry" is released for the PlayStation 2 in North America.
    • Pink releases her single "Get the Party Started".
    • Creed releases the song "My Sacrifice".
  • October 17, 2001: Israel's tourism minister Rehavam Ze'evi is assassinated.
  • October 22, 2001: The game Grand Theft Auto III is released.
  • October 23, 2001:
    • The Provisional IRA begins the process of disarmament.
    • Rock band the Strokes release their single "Last Nite".
  • October 25, 2001:
    • Windows Messenger is released.
    • Windows XP is released.
  • October 26, 2001: U.S. President George W. Bush signs the Patriot Act into law.
  • October 28, 2001: The movie Donnie Darko (2001) is released in cinemas.
  • October 29, 2001: It is announced that Wes Borland has left rock band Limp Bizkit.
  • October 30, 2001: Rap star Ja Rule releases his new single "Always on Time", featuring Ashanti.
  • November 2, 2001: The animated movie Monsters, Inc. (2001) is released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 3, 2001, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2001 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 3, 2001 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 2001

Television shows that people were watching in October 2001:

TV shows from October 2001.

Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers
Home Movies
Home Movies
The Office (UK version).
The Office (UK version).
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Boston Public
Boston Public
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Dark Angel
Dark Angel
Andromeda
Andromeda
Jackass
Jackass
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Roswell
Roswell
Angel
Angel
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The Royle Family
The Royle Family
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch

Cars in 2001

2001 saw the introduction of cars such as the Volkswagen Polo Mk4, the Buick Sail, the Honda Fit, the BMW 7 Series (E65), the Toyota Camry (XV30), and the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Cars in 2001.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in October 2001

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
The Amanda Show
The Amanda Show
Roswell
Roswell
Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Recess
Recess
City Guys
City Guys
Pokemon
Pokemon
Daria
Daria
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Little Bear
Little Bear
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Toys

Toys in 2001

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

What's Her Face (doll)
What's Her Face (doll)
Pixter drawing tablet
Pixter drawing tablet
My First LeapPad
My First LeapPad
Barbie and the Nutcracker doll
Barbie and the Nutcracker doll
e-Kara Karaoke Microphone
e-Kara Karaoke Microphone
Harry Potter Candy Maker Set
Harry Potter Candy Maker Set
The Game Boy Advance
The Game Boy Advance
Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls
Bob the Builder Electronic Talking Scoop
Bob the Builder Electronic Talking Scoop
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs
The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2
Intelli Table
Intelli Table
Diva Starz
Diva Starz
Tekno the Robotic Puppy
Tekno the Robotic Puppy
HitClips audio player
HitClips audio player
Razor (scooter)
Razor (scooter)
Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Bendos
Bendos
Powerpuff Girls Dolls
Powerpuff Girls Dolls
Eloise Doll
Eloise Doll
Rocket the Wonder Dog
Rocket the Wonder Dog
Harry Potter Trivia Game
Harry Potter Trivia Game
Bop It Extreme
Bop It Extreme
LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge
LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge
WWF action figures
WWF action figures
Road Champs bikes
Road Champs bikes
Amazing Ally
Amazing Ally
Finger skateboards
Finger skateboards
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Rescue Heroes figures
Rescue Heroes figures
Dragonfly RC Stunt Racer
Dragonfly RC Stunt Racer
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Groovy Girls
Groovy Girls
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2001.

Silent Hill 2 2001
Silent Hill 2
Devil May Cry 2001
Devil May Cry
Pokémon Crystal 2001
Pokémon Crystal
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne
Final Fantasy X 2001
Final Fantasy X
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 2001
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Twisted Metal: Black 2001
Twisted Metal: Black
Red Faction 2001
Red Faction
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons 2001
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
RuneScape 2001
RuneScape
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role 2000
WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role
Banjo-Tooie 2000
Banjo-Tooie
Hitman: Codename 47 2000
Hitman: Codename 47
WWF No Mercy 2000
WWF No Mercy
The World Is Not Enough 2000
The World Is Not Enough
Shenmue 2000
Shenmue
TimeSplitters 2000
TimeSplitters
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 2000
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn 2000
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 2000
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
Mario Tennis 2000
Mario Tennis

Were you born on October 3, 2001?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2001.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 3, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 3.

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Musician Deceased
Born on October 3, 1954
He was not alive on this date.

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Activist
Born on October 3, 1954
He turned 47 on this day in 2001.

Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee

Drummer
Born on October 3, 1962
He turned 39 on this day in 2001.

Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani

Singer
Born on October 3, 1969
She turned 32 on this day in 2001.

Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson

Backstreet Boys
Born on October 3, 1971
He turned 30 on this day in 2001.

Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell

Actress
Born on October 3, 1973
She turned 28 on this day in 2001.

India Arie

India Arie

Singer
Born on October 3, 1975
She turned 26 on this day in 2001.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Soccer player
Born on October 3, 1981
He turned 20 on this day in 2001.

Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson

Singer
Born on October 3, 1984
She turned 17 on this day in 2001.

Noah Schnapp

Noah Schnapp

Actor
Born on October 3, 2004
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on October 3:

  • German Unity Day
USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 3, 2001.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 3, 2001 was most likely conceived around January 10, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 3, 2001 is close to June 26, 2002.

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Stats for October 3, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 3, 2001:

  • 8,212 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,173 weeks have passed.
  • 709,520,400 seconds have passed since October 3, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 827,773,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 366,112,526,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 118,253,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 61,018,754 steps. That's roughly 27,119 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,514,245 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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