Tag: 2001
2001 Number One HitsSidenote: The best-selling song of 2001 was Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse, which peaked at number two on May 19, 2001.November 18, 2000 – February 2, 2001:Independent Women – Destiny’s ChildFebruary 3 – February 16:It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy Featuring Ricardo “RikRok” DucentFebruary 17 – February 23:Ms. Jackson – OutKastFebruary 24 –… Read More
2001 History, Fun Facts, and TriviaQuick Facts from 2001:World Changing Event: September 11 terrorist attack in New York CityThe Top Song was All For You by Janet JacksonThe Movies to Watch include Shrek, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Monsters Inc, Legally Blonde and Ocean’s 11The Most Famous Fictional Person in America was probably Harry PotterThe Most Famous Real Person… Read More
Popular and Best-selling Books From 2001:A Common Life by Jan KaronA Day Late and a Dollar Short by Terry McMillanA Painted House by John GrishamAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanAn Hour Before Daylight by Jimmy CarterAtonement by Ian McEwanAusterlitz by W.G. SebaldThe Bear and the Dragon by Tom ClancyBlack House by Stephen King and Peter StraubBlindsighted… Read More
Top 100 Hits of 20011. Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C The Slide Man2. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil Kim, and Mya3. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth4. Get The Party Started – Pink6. Pop – *NSync7. Perfect Day – Hoku8. Dance With Me -1129. Hero – Enrique Iglesias10. I Wanna Talk About… Read More
George W. Bush 9/11 SpeechMr. Speaker, Mr. President Pro Tempore, members of Congress, and fellow Americans:In the normal course of events, presidents come to this chamber to report on the state of the Union. Tonight, no such report is needed. It has already been delivered by the American people.We have seen it in the courage… Read More
2001 Oscars 73rd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 25, 2001Held at: Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, CaliforniaHost: Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2000TriviaThis was the first time Steve Martin hosted the Oscars, and he was praised for his comedic wit and charming demeanor.Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich, marking one of the most iconic… Read More
2001 Grammy Award Winners 2001 Grammy Winners2001 Grammy Award Winners – Key DetailsWinners Announced: February 21, 2001Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: Jon StewartEligibility Year: October 1, 1999 – September 30, 2000TriviaJon Stewart’s hosting debut was a big hit, cementing him as a top choice for emceeing awards shows.The night belonged to Eminem and Elton John,… Read More
2000 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 23, 2000Held at: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Rosie O’DonnellEligibility Year: October 1, 1998 – September 30, 19992000 Grammys TriviaThe ceremony marked the debut of the Staples Center as the event’s venue, moving from its previous location, the Shrine Auditorium.Carlos Santana’s Supernatural swept the awards with nine Grammys, tying… Read More