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November 17, 2001

November 17, 2001, was a Saturday. It was 22 years, 11 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 17, 2001:

  • United States: "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige
  • United Kingdom: "Queen Of My Heart" by Westlife

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 17, 2001

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Family Affair - Mary J. Blige
  • I'm Real - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • Hero - Enrique Iglesias
  • Fallin' - Alicia Keys
  • U Got It Bad - Usher
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.
Monsters, Inc.

Top movie

The movie "Monsters, Inc." was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 8,389 days ago. Approximately 280 months have passed. It was the 321st day of 2001, in week 46. The decade was the 2000s. The end of 2001 was just 44 days away. People who were born on November 17, 2001, are now 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. We have gone through approximately 93 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to November 17, 2001

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is November 17, 2001, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. 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.

In America, Thanksgiving 2001 is just around the corner. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige is at the top of the singles charts, while "Queen Of My Heart" by Westlife is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Monsters, Inc. 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 "Everybody Loves Raymond", "Will & Grace", "Dark Angel", and "Home Movies".

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 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.

People are playing video games such as "Pokémon Stadium", "WWF No Mercy", "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons", and "Grand Theft Auto III". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Johnny Bravo", "Dexter's Laboratory", "Daria", and "Pokemon". Children are playing with toys such as HitClips audio player, Intelli Table, the PlayStation 2, and My First LeapPad.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 17, 2001, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 17, 2001 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 17, 2001.

  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.

    Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

    On November 13th, 2001, the stealth video game "Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty" was released for the PlayStation 2. The story revolved around the terrorist hijacking of an offshore clean-up facility called the Big Shell.
  • The iPod.

    The iPod

    Apple's iPod music player was released on October 23rd, 2001.
  • Grand Theft Auto III.

    Grand Theft Auto III

    Grand Theft Auto III was released on October 22nd, 2001. The story followed a character named Claude in Liberty City.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 November 17, 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.
  • This date: November 17, 2001
  • 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".
  • November 24, 2001: "American Taliban" John Walker Lindh is captured in Afghanistan.
  • November 28, 2001: American energy company Enron has its credit rating downgraded to "junk status".
  • November 29, 2001: Beatles member George Harrison passes away.
  • November 30, 2001:
    • Wrestling: Chyna leaves the WWF.
    • Serial killer Gary Ridgway (The Green River Killer) is arrested after one of the longest running homicide investigations in US history.
  • December 2, 2001: American energy company Enron files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • December 3, 2001: English singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor releases her single "Murder on the Dancefloor".
  • December 6, 2001: New Zealand yachtsman Peter Blake is shot and killed by pirates.
  • December 7, 2001: The film "Ocean's Eleven" is released in movie theaters.
  • December 8, 2001: The bodies of 8 refugees are found in a container in the ferry port of Rosslare, Wexford, Ireland.
  • December 10, 2001:
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) is released.
    • German group Scooter release their single "The Logical Song".
  • December 12, 2001: Actress Winona Ryder is arrested on shoplifting charges in Beverly Hills, California.
  • December 14, 2001:
    • Not Another Teen Movie (2001) is released.
    • Vanilla Sky (2001) is released.
  • December 16, 2001: Newspapers report that US forces in Afghanistan are closing in on Osama bin Laden at the Tora Bora mountain range and that they've heard his voice over short-range radio.
  • December 17, 2001:
    • Afghanistan Invasion: The Battle of Tora Bora comes to an end after US forces capture the last cave complex.
    • US intelligence officials admit that they have lost track of Osama bin Laden.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV series on November 17, 2001

People in November 2001 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from November 2001.

24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in November 2001

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

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

Toys in 2001

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Xbox
The Xbox
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2001.

WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It 2001
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It
Halo: Combat Evolved 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 2001
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
SSX Tricky 2001
SSX Tricky
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
FIFA 2002 2001
FIFA 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2001
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Grand Theft Auto III 2001
Grand Theft Auto III
Silent Hill 2 2001
Silent Hill 2
Devil May Cry 2001
Devil May Cry
Pokémon Crystal 2001
Pokémon Crystal
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne

Were you born on November 17, 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 November 17, 2007, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 17.

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Actor Deceased
Born on November 17, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Film director
Born on November 17, 1942
He turned 59 on this day in 2001.

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Actor
Born on November 17, 1944
He turned 57 on this day in 2001.

John Boehner

John Boehner

American politician
Born on November 17, 1949
He turned 52 on this day in 2001.

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross

Television presenter
Born on November 17, 1960
He turned 41 on this day in 2001.

Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley

Musician Deceased
Born on November 17, 1966
He was not alive on this date.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Actress
Born on November 17, 1978
She turned 23 on this day in 2001.

Isaac Hanson

Isaac Hanson

Musician
Born on November 17, 1980
He turned 21 on this day in 2001.

Sarah Harding

Sarah Harding

English singer Deceased
Born on November 17, 1981
She turned 20 on this day in 2001.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on November 17, 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 November 17, 2001 was most likely conceived around February 24, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 17, 2001 is close to August 10, 2002.

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Stats for November 17, 2001

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 17, 2001:

  • 8,389 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,198 weeks have passed.
  • 724,809,600 seconds have passed since November 17, 2001.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 845,611,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 374,001,753,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 120,801,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 62,333,626 steps. That's roughly 27,704 miles.
  • 8,697,715 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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