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February 21, 2001

February 21, 2001, was a Wednesday. It was 23 years, 8 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 21, 2001:

  • United States: "Stutter" by Joe & Mystikal
  • United Kingdom: "Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 21, 2001

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Ms. Jackson - OutKast
  • Stutter - Joe Featuring Mystikal
  • It Wasn't Me - Shaggy Featuring Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent
  • Again - Lenny Kravitz
  • Love Don't Cost A Thing - Jennifer Lopez
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.
Wedding Planner

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Wedding Planner".

Facts

This date occurred 8,655 days ago. Approximately 289 months have passed. It was the 52nd day of 2001, in week 08. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on February 21, 2001, are now 23 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 96 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 21, 2001

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is February 21, 2001, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

In America, the song "Stutter" by Joe & Mystikal is at the top of the singles charts, while "Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Wedding Planner 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 "ER", "King of the Hill", "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction", and "Celebrity Deathmatch". 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. The file-sharing website "Napster" is at the peak of its popularity.

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 Jennifer Syme, Joey Ramone, Aaliyah, and Thuy Trang would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "The Sims", "Dead or Alive 2", "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2", and "FIFA 2001".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "Batman Beyond", "Jackie Chan Adventures", and "As Told by Ginger". Children are playing with toys such as Gogo's Crazy Bones, Bendos, Poo-Chi (robot dog), and the PlayStation 2.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 21, 2001, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2001 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 21, 2001 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 21, 2001.

  • A foot-and-mouth outbreak hits the United Kingdom.

    A foot-and-mouth outbreak hits the United Kingdom

    The 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak started around this time. Following the outbreak, authorities started killing cows and sheep in an attempt to halt the spread of the disease.
  • J.Lo and Puff Daddy split up.

    J.Lo and Puff Daddy split up

    On Valentine's Day in 2001, Puff Daddy and Jennifer Lopez announced that they had ended their relationship.
  • "I'm a survivor!"

    "I'm a survivor!"

    In February of 2001, Destiny's Child released their hit single "Survivor".
  • "Who's that girl?"

    "Who's that girl?"

    American rapper Eve released her hit song "Who's That Girl?" on February 8th, 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.
  • Napster.

    Napster

    If you were a frequent Internet user during this time, then you probably remember Napster, a popular file-sharing website for downloading MP3 songs. According to traffic statistics, the site's popularity peaked in February 2001. It was forced to close in July 2001 due to various legal challenges.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 21, 2001.

  • January 22, 2001: Former NFL player Rae Carruth is sentenced to 24 years in prison on charges relating to the murder of his pregnant girlfriend in 1999.
  • January 26, 2001: 20,000 people are killed in an earthquake in Gujarat, India.
  • January 27, 2001: Kerry Katona leaves the British pop group Atomic Kitten.
  • January 28, 2001:
    • Super Bowl XXXV: The Baltimore Ravens defeat the New York Giants by 34-7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
    • Aerosmith, NSYNC, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly perform at the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show.
  • January 29, 2001: British pop group Atomic Kitten release their single "Whole Again".
  • January 30, 2001: Wyclef Jean releases the song "Perfect Gentleman".
  • February 6, 2001:
    • Ariel Sharon becomes the new prime minister of Israel after a landslide victory.
    • Roy Whiting is charged with the murder of 8-year-old Sarah Payne in West Sussex, England.
  • February 7, 2001: Actor Tom Cruise files for divorce from his wife Nicole Kidman.
  • February 8, 2001: Rap star Eve releases her single "Who's That Girl?".
  • February 13, 2001: R&B group Destiny's Child release their single "Survivor".
  • February 14, 2001: Puff Daddy and Jennifer Lopez announce that they have split up.
  • February 15, 2001: Steven Earl Kraft (12) goes missing in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
  • February 16, 2001: 12 Serb civilians are killed following a bomb attack on a bus near the town of Podujevo in Kosovo.
  • February 18, 2001:
    • Stock car driver Dale Earnhardt dies in a three-car crash during a race.
    • FBI agent Robert Hanssen is arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.
  • February 19, 2001: A five-mile exclusion zone is placed around the Cheale Meats abattoir in Essex after a case of foot-and-mouth disease is detected.
  • February 20, 2001: A foot-and-mouth crisis begins in the United Kingdom. Over 10 million sheep and cattle are killed in attempt to halt the spread of the disease.
  • This date: February 21, 2001
  • February 27, 2001: The song "What Would You Do?" is released by R&B group City High.
  • February 28, 2001: 10 people are killed after a high-speed train is derailed near Selby, North Yorkshire in England.
  • March 1, 2001: The song Crawling is released by nu-metal rock band Linkin Park.
  • March 4, 2001: The Real IRA detonate a car bomb outside of the BBC's main news centre in London.
  • March 5, 2001: Irish boy band Westlife release their version of the song "Uptown Girl".
  • March 10, 2001: Rapper Nelly releases the single "Ride with Me".
  • March 12, 2001:
    • Serial killer Henry Lee Lucas dies of heart failure.
    • British pop group Hear'Say release their debut single "Pure and Simple".
  • March 13, 2001: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott releases her single "Get Ur Freak On".
  • March 16, 2001: 108 people are killed after a man called Jin Ruchao sets off a series of bombs in the Chinese city of Shijiazhuang.
  • March 23, 2001: The World Wrestling Federation purchases WCW for $7 million dollars.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in February 2001

People in February 2001 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from February 2001.

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

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 February 2001

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

Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger

Static Shock
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Brothers García
The Brothers García
Even Stevens
Even Stevens
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Little Bill
Little Bill
Toys

Toys in 2001

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2001.

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
FIFA 2001 2000
FIFA 2001
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

Were you born on February 21, 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 February 21, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 21.

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Actress Deceased
Born on February 21, 1934
She turned 67 on this day in 2001.

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer

Actor
Born on February 21, 1955
He turned 46 on this day in 2001.

James Dean Bradfield

James Dean Bradfield

Manic Street Preachers
Born on February 21, 1969
He turned 32 on this day in 2001.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Actress
Born on February 21, 1979
She turned 22 on this day in 2001.

Elliot Page

Elliot Page

Actor
Born on February 21, 1987
He turned 14 on this day in 2001.

Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Mahrez

Soccer player
Born on February 21, 1991
He turned 10 on this day in 2001.

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Actress
Born on February 21, 1996
He turned 5 on this day in 2001.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on February 21, 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 February 21, 2001 was most likely conceived around May 31, 2000.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 21, 2001 is close to November 14, 2001.

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Stats for February 21, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 21, 2001:

  • 8,655 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,236 weeks have passed.
  • 747,792,000 seconds have passed since February 21, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 872,424,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 385,860,672,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 124,632,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 64,310,112 steps. That's roughly 28,582 miles.
  • 8,973,504 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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