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May 31, 2001

May 31, 2001, was a Thursday. It was the 151st day of 2001. The decade was the 2000s.

22 years, 9 months, and 28 days have passed since May 31, 2001.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Popular songs

On May 31, 2001, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya & Pink
  • United Kingdom: "Do You Really Like It" by DJ Pied Piper

The music charts on May 31, 2001

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • All For You - Janet
  • Survivor - Destiny's Child
  • Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & P!nk
  • Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
  • Ride Wit Me - Nelly Featuring City Spud
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.
Shrek

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Shrek".

Facts

This date occurred 8,337 days ago. Approximately 278 months have passed. It was the 151st day of 2001, in week 22. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on May 31, 2001, are now 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 93 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 31, 2001

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is May 31, 2001, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. 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 the United States, the Memorial Day weekend of 2001 has recently come and gone. To many, this means that the summer has officially started. In America, the song "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya & Pink is at the top of the singles charts, while "Do You Really Like It" by DJ Pied Piper is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Shrek 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 "Touched by an Angel", "Angel", "Jackass", and "Boston Public". 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. People are playing video games such as "Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes", "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask", "TimeSplitters", and "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Simpsons", "Rugrats", "Recess", and "As Told by Ginger". Children are playing with toys such as Dragonfly RC Stunt Racer, Finger skateboards, LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge, and Bob the Builder Electronic Talking Scoop.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 31, 2001.

  • Shrek is currently showing in movie theaters.

    Shrek is currently showing in movie theaters

    The computer-animated comedy film "Shrek" was being played in movie theaters at this time.
  • "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"

    "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"

    Eve and singer Gwen Stefani teamed up to release the song "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 31, 2001.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: May 31, 2001
  • 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.
  • June 11, 2001:
    • The first episode of the stunt game show "Fear Factor" is aired.
    • Timothy McVeigh is executed for his role in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
  • June 15, 2001:
    • The film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", starring Angelina Jolie, is released in movie theaters.
    • The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2001 NBA Finals after they defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 4-1.
  • June 19, 2001: Jennifer Lopez releases her single "I'm Real", featuring Ja Rule.
  • June 21, 2001: Actor Carroll O'Connor, who portrayed Archie Bunker in the TV show "All in the Family", passes away at the age of 76.
  • June 22, 2001: The final episode of "The Famous Jett Jackson" is aired on the Disney Channel.
  • June 24, 2001:
    • Wrestling: Booker T makes his debut for the WWE.
    • Soccer: Pep Guardiola plays his final game for Barcelona.
  • June 28, 2001: Former Serbian president Slobodan Milošević is extradited to stand trial at The Hague.
  • June 29, 2001:
    • A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), starring Haley Joel Osment, is released in movie theaters.
    • The action film "The Fast and the Furious" is released in movie theaters.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 31, 2001, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 31, 2001 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 2001

In May 2001, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from May 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
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
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Oz
Oz
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
King of the Hill
King of the Hill

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 May 2001

If you were a kid on May 31, 2001, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire

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
Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black: The Series
Recess
Recess
City Guys
City Guys
The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers
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

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

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
The Dreamcast
The Dreamcast
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 May 2001.

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
Spider-Man 2000
Spider-Man
Mario Tennis 2000
Mario Tennis
ECW Anarchy Rulz 2000
ECW Anarchy Rulz
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins 2000
Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins
Final Fantasy IX 2000
Final Fantasy IX
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 2000
Colin McRae Rally 2.0
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes 2000
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
Diablo II 2000
Diablo II

Were you born on May 31, 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 31, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 31.

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Actor
Born on May 31, 1930
He turned 71 on this day in 2001.

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Irish actor
Born on May 31, 1976
He turned 25 on this day in 2001.

Marco Reus

Marco Reus

German soccer player
Born on May 31, 1989
He turned 12 on this day in 2001.

MO3

MO3

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 31, 1992
He turned 9 on this day in 2001.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 31, 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 31, 2001 was most likely conceived around September 7, 2000.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 31, 2001 is close to February 21, 2002.

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Stats for May 31, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 31, 2001:

  • 8,337 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,191 weeks have passed.
  • 720,320,400 seconds have passed since May 31, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 840,373,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 371,685,326,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 120,053,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 61,947,554 steps. That's roughly 27,532 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,643,845 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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