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August 2, 2001

August 2, 2001, was a Thursday. It was the 214th day of 2001. The decade was the 2000s.

22 years, 7 months, and 26 days have passed since August 2, 2001.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 2, 2001:

  • United States: "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child
  • United Kingdom: "Eternal Flame" by Atomic Kitten

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 2, 2001

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

  • U Remind Me - Usher
  • Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) - Blu Cantrell
  • All Or Nothing - O-Town
  • Let Me Blow Ya Mind - Eve Featuring Gwen Stefani
  • Peaches & Cream - 112
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.
Planet of the Apes (2001)

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Planet of the Apes (2001)" was at the top of the box office on August 2, 2001.

Facts

This date was 8,274 days ago. Approximately 276 months have passed. It was the 214th day of 2001, in week 31. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 92 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to August 2, 2001

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, August 2, 2001. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 2001 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September.

In America, the song "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child is at the top of the singles charts, while "Eternal Flame" 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 Planet of the Apes (2001) 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 "Touched by an Angel", "JAG", "Andromeda", and "Fear Factor". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2", "Hitman: Codename 47", "Banjo-Tooie", and "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Simpsons", "Dawson's Creek", "Static Shock", and "Grounded for Life".

Popular toys at the moment include Groovy Girls, Road Champs bikes, WWF action figures, and Intelli Table.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 2, 2001.

  • 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.
  • "Don't need no hateration, holleration..."

    "Don't need no hateration, holleration..."

    Singer Mary J. Blige released her hit single "Family Affair" at the end of 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 August 2, 2001.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 2, 2001.

  • July 3, 2001: Football: Sol Campbell joins Arsenal on a free transfer.
  • July 4, 2001:
    • Scary Movie 2 (2001) is released in cinemas.
    • 145 people lose their lives after Vladivostock Air Flight 352 crashes near Irkutsk Airport in Russia.
  • July 6, 2001: Internet culture: The domain name for YTMND ("You're the Man Now, Dog") is registered.
  • July 9, 2001:
    • Soccer: French midfielder Zinedine Zidane joins Real Madrid.
    • The first episode of the British version of "The Office" is aired on BBC Two.
  • July 13, 2001: The comedy movie Legally Blonde (2001) is released in cinemas.
  • July 14, 2001: English backpacker Peter Falconio is murdered in Darwin, Australia.
  • July 17, 2001: Nickelback release their single "How You Remind Me".
  • July 18, 2001:
    • Jurassic Park III (2001) is released.
    • A freight train derails in a tunnel under Howard Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The resulting chemical fire rages on for six days.
  • July 19, 2001: The video game Final Fantasy X is released.
  • July 20, 2001: The Japanese animated film Spirited Away is released.
  • July 23, 2001: The video game "Max Payne" is released.
  • July 24, 2001:
    • The song "Family Affair" is released by Mary J. Blige.
    • Christina Milian releases her debut single "AM to PM".
  • July 27, 2001:
    • Planet of the Apes (2001) is released.
    • Brian Dowling wins the 2nd season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • July 30, 2001: Afroman releases his song "Because I Got High".
  • This date: August 2, 2001
  • August 3, 2001:
    • The coming-of-age film "The Princess Diaries" is released in movie theaters.
    • Rush Hour 2 is released in movie theaters.
  • August 6, 2001: Death Row CEO Suge Knight is released from prison after serving four years for a parole violation.
  • August 10, 2001:
    • American Pie 2 (2001) is released.
    • The psychological horror film "The Others" is released in movie theaters.
  • August 14, 2001:
    • TLC singer Lisa Lopes releases her debut solo album "Supernova".
    • Enrique Iglesias releases his single "Hero".
  • August 19, 2001: Frank Lampard makes his debut for Chelsea.
  • August 23, 2001: Nu-metal band Linkin Park release their single "In the End".
  • August 24, 2001:
    • The comedy film "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" is released.
    • The operation system Windows XP is released for manufacturing.
  • August 25, 2001: RnB singer Aaliyah dies in a plane crash at the age of 22.
  • August 28, 2001: American heavy metal band Slipknot release their album "Iowa".
  • August 31, 2001: The final episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" is aired on TV.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 2, 2001, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2001 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 2, 2001 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2001

Television shows that people were watching in August 2001:

TV shows from August 2001.

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
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

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 August 2, 2001

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

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
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

Popular toys and games in 2001

Toys and games that were popular in 2001:

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 August 2001.

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
Spider-Man 2000
Spider-Man
Mario Tennis 2000
Mario Tennis
ECW Anarchy Rulz 2000
ECW Anarchy Rulz

Were you born on August 2, 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 August 2, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 2.

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Writer Deceased
Born on August 2, 1924
He was not alive on this date.

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Actor
Born on August 2, 1977
He turned 24 on this day in 2001.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 2:

  • Republic Day (Republic of Macedonia)
USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 2, 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 August 2, 2001 was most likely conceived around November 9, 2000.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 2, 2001 is close to April 25, 2002.

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Stats for August 2, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 2, 2001:

  • 8,274 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,182 weeks have passed.
  • 714,877,200 seconds have passed since August 2, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 834,023,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 368,876,635,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 119,146,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 61,479,439 steps. That's roughly 27,324 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,578,526 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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