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October 20, 2001

October 20, 2001, was a Saturday. It was 23 years and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 20, 2001:

  • United States: "I'm Real" by Jennifer Lopez
  • United Kingdom: "Because I Got High" by Afroman

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 20, 2001

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • Fallin' - Alicia Keys
  • Family Affair - Mary J. Blige
  • Where The Party At - Jagged Edge With Nelly
  • It's Been Awhile - Staind
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.
From Hell

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "From Hell".

Facts

This date was 8,417 days ago. Approximately 281 months have passed. It was the 293rd day of 2001, in week 42. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 23 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 94 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 20, 2001

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, October 20, 2001. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

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. Halloween 2001 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations.

In America, the song "I'm Real" by Jennifer Lopez is at the top of the singles charts, while "Because I Got High" by Afroman is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie From Hell 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. The US invasion of Afghanistan is occurring.

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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "That '70s Show", "Will & Grace", and "Scrubs". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Shenmue", "WWF No Mercy", "Hitman: Codename 47", and "WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Postman Pat", "7th Heaven", "City Guys", and "The Powerpuff Girls". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 2, Lincoln Logs, Harry Potter Candy Maker Set, and What's Her Face (doll).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 20, 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 20, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 20, 2001.

  • War in Afghanistan.

    War in Afghanistan

    The War in Afghanistan started around this time. On October 7th, 2001, the USA, supported by Britain, began bombing Taliban military and communications facilities.
  • Scrubs.

    Scrubs

    On October 2nd, 2001, a new medical comedy series called "Scrubs" made its debut on television.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 20, 2001.

  • 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".
  • 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.
  • This date: October 20, 2001
  • 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: US 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.
    • Michael Jackson releases his final studio album, "Invincible".
  • November 2, 2001: The animated movie Monsters, Inc. (2001) is released.
  • November 4, 2001:
    • The PSNI replaces the RUC as the police force of Northern Ireland.
    • The final episode of "Band of Brothers" is aired on television.
  • November 5, 2001: The snowboarding video game "SSX Tricky" is released.
  • November 6, 2001:
    • The first episode of 24 is aired.
    • The domain name for discovery website StumbleUpon is registered.
  • November 7, 2001: Republican billionaire Michael Bloomberg is elected as the new mayor of New York.
  • November 12, 2001:
    • Afghanistan Invasion: Taliban forces abandon the capital city of Kabul.
    • 265 people are killed after American Airlines Flight 587 crashes into the neighborhood of Belle Harbor in Queens, New York.
  • November 13, 2001:
    • The game "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" is released for the PlayStation 2.
    • US President George W. Bush signs an executive order that allows military tribunals against foreigners who are suspected of terrorist acts.
  • November 14, 2001: Afghanistan Invasion: Northern Alliance fighters take over Kabul.
  • November 15, 2001:
    • Halo: Combat Evolved is released on the Xbox.
    • Internet culture: The domain name for eBaum's World is registered.
    • The first Xbox console is released, along with the first Halo game.
  • November 16, 2001: The movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is released in cinemas.
  • November 18, 2001:
    • Wrestling: The WWF defeats The Alliance at Survivor Series after Kurt Angle switches allegiances.
    • The Nintendo GameCube is released in North America.
  • November 19, 2001: Basement Jaxx release the song "Where's Your Head At".

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on October 20, 2001

People in October 2001 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 2001.

Smallville
Smallville
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
Becoming
Becoming
Boston Public
Boston Public
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls

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 October 20, 2001

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

The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2001

Toys and games that were popular in 2001:

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
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

Were you born on October 20, 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 20, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 20.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle

Baseball player Deceased
Born on October 20, 1931
He was not alive on this date.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty

Musician Deceased
Born on October 20, 1950
He turned 51 on this day in 2001.

Scott Hall

Scott Hall

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 43 on this day in 2001.

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Actor
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 43 on this day in 2001.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

US Vice President
Born on October 20, 1964
She turned 37 on this day in 2001.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Rapper
Born on October 20, 1971
He turned 30 on this day in 2001.

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Actor
Born on October 20, 1979
He turned 22 on this day in 2001.

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

Actor
Born on October 20, 1988
She turned 13 on this day in 2001.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on October 20, 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 20, 2001 was most likely conceived around January 27, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 20, 2001 is close to July 13, 2002.

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Stats for October 20, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 20, 2001:

  • 8,417 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,202 weeks have passed.
  • 727,232,400 seconds have passed since October 20, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 848,437,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 375,251,918,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 121,205,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 62,541,986 steps. That's roughly 27,796 miles.
  • 8,726,789 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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