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May 10, 2001

May 10, 2001, was a Thursday. It was 23 years, 5 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 10, 2001:

  • United States: "All For You" by Janet Jackson
  • United Kingdom: "It's Raining Men" by Geri Halliwell

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 10, 2001

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

  • All For You - Janet
  • Survivor - Destiny's Child
  • Thank You - Dido
  • Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
  • Ride Wit Me - Nelly Featuring City Spud
Play the top songs 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.
Driven

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Driven" was at the top of the box office on May 10, 2001.

Facts

This date was 8,577 days ago. Approximately 286 months have passed. It was the 130th day of 2001, in week 19. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 23 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 95 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to May 10, 2001

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, May 10, 2001. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 2001 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.

In America, the song "All For You" by Janet Jackson is at the top of the singles charts, while "It's Raining Men" by Geri Halliwell is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Driven is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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 Aaliyah, Thuy Trang, George Harrison, and Layne Staley would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Walker, Texas Ranger", "Everybody Loves Raymond", "The Royle Family", and "Becker". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Colin McRae Rally 2.0", "Spider-Man", "The World Is Not Enough", and "RuneScape". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Simpsons", "CatDog", "Little Bill", and "The Fairly OddParents".

Popular toys at the moment include the Dreamcast, LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge, Eloise Doll, and HitClips audio player.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 10, 2001, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2001 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 10, 2001 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 10, 2001.

  • Eurovision 2001.

    Eurovision 2001

    The 2001 Eurovision song contest was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. Estonia won the contest with the song "Everybody" by Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL.
  • A foot-and-mouth crisis in ongoing in the United Kingdom.

    A foot-and-mouth crisis in ongoing in the United Kingdom

    The authorities in the United Kingdom were attempting to stamp out a foot-and-mouth outbreak. Millions of cows and sheep had to be killed in order to stop the disease from spreading.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on May 10, 2001.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 10, 2001.

  • April 10, 2001: Alicia Keys releases her single "Fallin".
  • April 11, 2001: Branson Perry (20) goes missing in Skidmore, Missouri.
  • April 13, 2001: The romantic comedy film "Bridget Jones's Diary" is released in movie theaters.
  • April 15, 2001: American musician Joey Ramone passes away at the age of 49 following a long battle with cancer.
  • April 16, 2001: Enemy at the Gates (2001) is released.
  • April 18, 2001: NBA star Kobe Bryant and Vanessa Laine are married.
  • April 23, 2001:
    • Blu Cantrell releases the single "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)".
    • S Club 7 release the single "Don't Stop Movin'".
  • April 28, 2001: Jane's Addiction, Weezer, Iggy Pop, Gang Starr, Fatboy Slim, The Roots and more play at Coachella.
  • May 4, 2001: The Mummy Returns (2001) is released.
  • May 6, 2001: Singer Billie Piper and Chris Evans are married in Las Vegas after dating for six months.
  • May 7, 2001: Train robber Ronnie Biggs is immediately arrested after he arrives back in England.
  • May 9, 2001: 129 football fans die in a stampede in Ghana.
  • This date: May 10, 2001
  • May 11, 2001:
    • The medieval adventure film "A Knight's Tale", starring Heath Ledger, is released in movie theaters.
    • English author Douglas Adams dies from a heart attack at the age of 49.
  • May 12, 2001:
    • Liverpool win the FA Cup final after two late goals from Michael Owen helps them secure a 2-1 victory over Arsenal.
    • Italian-American singer Perry Como passes away at the age of 88.
  • May 15, 2001:
    • The song "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" by Eve and Gwen Stefani is released.
    • The song "Fiesta" by R. Kelly featuring Jay-Z is released.
  • May 16, 2001: UK politics: Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott punches a protester who threw an egg at him.
  • May 18, 2001:
    • The animated film "Shrek" is released in movie theaters.
    • It is reported that actor David Duchovny is quitting The X-Files due to a contract dispute.
  • May 19, 2001: The final episode of Baywatch is aired.
  • May 21, 2001:
    • The Calling release their single "Wherever You Will Go".
    • British garage group "DJ Pied Piper and the Masters of Ceremonies" release their one-hit wonder "Do You Really Like It?".
  • May 23, 2001: Football: German side Bayern Munich win the UEFA Champions League after they defeat Valencia on penalties.
  • May 24, 2001:
    • 23 people fall to their deaths after a dance floor collapses during a wedding ceremony in Israel.
    • Democrats regain control of the Senate after Vermont Senator James Jeffords leaves the Republican Party.
  • May 25, 2001: Pearl Harbor (2001) is released.
  • May 27, 2001: Soccer: Fernando Torres makes his first team debut for Atlético Madrid.
  • June 1, 2001:
    • The film Moulin Rouge! (2001) is released.
    • Rapper Shyne is sentenced to 10 years in prison.
    • A Hamas suicide bomber kills 21 in Israel.
  • June 5, 2001: Tropical Storm Allison hits Texas and drops large volumes of rain over Houston.
  • June 6, 2001: Actor Michael Barrymore is arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Stuart Lubbock at his house back in March.
  • June 7, 2001: Irish voters reject the Treaty of Nice in a referendum.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2001

The following TV shows were popular in May 2001:

TV shows from May 2001.

Becoming
Becoming
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

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

Kids TV shows on May 10, 2001

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2001:

Invader Zim
Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2001

Toys and games that were popular in 2001:

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 May 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 May 10, 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 May 10, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 10.

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Dancer Deceased
Born on May 10, 1899
He was not alive on this date.

David Huffman

David Huffman

Actor Deceased
Born on May 10, 1945
He was not alive on this date.

Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious

Musician Deceased
Born on May 10, 1957
He was not alive on this date.

Bono

Bono

Irish singer
Born on May 10, 1960
He turned 41 on this day in 2001.

Dennis Bergkamp

Dennis Bergkamp

Dutch soccer player
Born on May 10, 1969
He turned 32 on this day in 2001.

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson

Actor
Born on May 10, 1978
He turned 23 on this day in 2001.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 10, 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 May 10, 2001 was most likely conceived around August 17, 2000.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 10, 2001 is close to January 31, 2002.

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Stats for May 10, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 10, 2001:

  • 8,577 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,225 weeks have passed.
  • 741,056,400 seconds have passed since May 10, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 864,565,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 382,385,102,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 123,509,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 63,730,850 steps. That's roughly 28,325 miles.
  • 8,892,677 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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