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In 2000, The movies “The End of the Affair”, “Snow Falling in Cedars”, “Magnolia”, and “The Hurricane” starring Denzel Washington opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2001, The National Geographic Channel was launched

In 2003, Kobeʹs record three-point shooting lifts Lakers. Kobe Bryant set an NBA record with twelve three-pointers and finished with 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-98 victory over Seattle at the Staples Center. Bryant also set an NBA record by hitting nine in a row from behind the arc. He finished 12-of-18 from three-point territory and made 16-of-28 shots overall. Bryant, who had never made more than five three-pointers in a game, broke Dennis Scottʹs previous record of 11 treys with 6:58 left to play. The basket gave Los Angeles a commanding 101-84 lead. Shaquille OʹNeal added 20 points for the Lakers, who have won four of their last five games.

In 2005, On All My Children, JR (Jacob Young) rushed off before Adam (David Canary) could tell him Dorian (Robin Strasser) Lord was arriving from Llanview. JR said he was going to visit Kelly Buchanan to get information on his son. When Dorian arrived, Adam started by congratulating her on her recent release from prison and Dorian said she did not kill Paul. In order to get Dorian to trust him, Adam told her about his idea—that Paul crashed the plane on purpose, switched babies and JR got Bianca's baby. He said that JR's child did not die in the crash and that Paul gave him to Kelly. Dorian did not seem surprised and when Adam asked her why, she said she was just in shock. Adam suggested they team up, but things went sour when Mary walked in, Dorian left and apologized for not being able to help Adam.

In 2005, on Guiding Light, Edmund and Cassie wed.

In 2005, On The Young and the Restless, it was another round in the long-running "Drucilla vs. Phyllis" feud when Drucilla (Victoria Rowell) came calling to tell Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) about her promotion at Newman Enterprises. But this particular encounter would spill into real life due to the now-infamous "spit take" that occurred between the two actresses.

In 2005, The movies “Birth”, “Hotel Rwanda”, and “White Noise” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2000, "Snow Falling on Cedars" was released by Universal Pictures; Scott Hicks (director/screenplay); Ron Bass (screenplay); Ethan Hawke, Reeve Carney, James Cromwell, Richard Jenkins, James Rebhorn, Sam Shepard, Max von Sydow, Youki Kudoh, Anne Suzuki, Rick Yune, Seiji Inouye, Celia Weston, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa; Drama; Live Action

In 2000, "Magnolia (wide release)" was released by New Line Cinema; Paul Thomas Anderson (director/screenplay); Jeremy Blackman, Tom Cruise, Melinda Dillon, Philip Baker Hall, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ricky Jay, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Jason Robards, Melora Walters, April Grace, Luis Guzmán, Thomas Jane, Emmanuel Johnson, Michael Murphy, Michael Bowen, Henry Gibson, Felicity Huffman, Eileen Ryan, Danny Wells, Pat Healy, Mark Flanagan, Neil Flynn, Allan Graf, Patton Oswalt, Brad Hunt, Jim Meskimen, Cleo King, Don McManus, Michael Shamus Wiles, John S. Davies, Miguel Perez, Meagen Fay, Patrick Warren, Orlando Jones, Clark Gregg, Matt Gerald, Paul F. Tompkins, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Jim Beaver, Ezra Buzzington, Robert Downey Sr., William Mapother, Lillian Adams, Paul Thomas Anderson, Aimee Mann, Miriam Margoyles; Drama; Live Action

In 2005, "Vaada" was released by Puja Films; Arjun Rampal, Amisha Patel, Zayed Khan, Satish Kaushik (director)

In 2005, "White Noise" was released by Universal Pictures / Gold Circle Films; Geoffrey Sax (director); Niall Johnson (screenplay); Michael Keaton, Deborah Kara Unger, Chandra West, Ian McNeice, Mike Dopud, Nicholas Elia, Keegan Connor Tracy, Sarah Strange, Amber Rothwell, Suzanne Ristic, Mitchell Kosterman; Horror, Supernatural

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Do You Want To” by Franz Ferdinand peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Everyday (Rudebwoy)” by Kardinal Offishall Featuring Ray Robinson peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Hey It's Your Funeral Mama” by Alexisonfire peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Jesus Of Suburbia” by Green Day peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Luxurious” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Slim Thug peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Montreal Calling” by Mobile peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Window Shopper” by 50 Cent peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Do You Want To” by Franz Ferdinand peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Everyday (Rudebwoy)” by Kardinal Offishall Featuring Ray Robinson peaked at number 15 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Hey It's Your Funeral Mama” by Alexisonfire peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Jesus Of Suburbia” by Green Day peaked at number 2 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Luxurious” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Slim Thug peaked at number 11 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Montreal Calling” by Mobile peaked at number 4 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Window Shopper” by 50 Cent peaked at number 12 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Cash Machine” by Hard-Fi peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “When I'm Gone” by Eminem peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Beat Of My Heart” by Hilary Duff peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Lift” by Shannon Noll peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Stickwitu” by The Pussycat Dolls peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🎄 “That's Why It's Xmas” by Hermes peaked at number 71 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, 🎄 “Winter Wonderland” by Rob de Nijs peaked at number 91 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ho ho ho” by Katja and De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Nothing Else Matters” by Lucie Silvas peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🎄 “Christmas Song (Ding Dong)” by Günther and The Sunshine Girls peaked at number 27 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Balla da-li” by Andreas Da Man peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Han jobbar i affär” by Lena Philipsson peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “You Raise Me Up” by Westlife peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🎄 “Christmas In My Heart” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, 😉🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Big City Life” by Mattafix peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stickwitu” by The Pussycat Dolls peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Goodbye My Lover” by James Blunt peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Gym Tonic” by DJ Tonic peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “À bicyclette” by Star Academy 5 peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🎄 “Mon plus beau Noël” by Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël” by Pinocchio and Marilou peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Advertising Space” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Push The Button” by Sugababes peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🤔 “Christmas Suicide” by Hellbox peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “A Pain That I'm Used To” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Talk” by Coldplay peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Walking With No One” by End Of You peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Who Do You Love?” by Strazz peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Amnesty Unplugged” by Various Artists peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Talk” by Coldplay peaked at number 14 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 🎄 “Jing! Jingeling! Der Weihnachtsschnappi!” by Joy Gruttmann peaked at number 42 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2006, 🎄🤣 “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 2 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Kippensoep Voor Iedereen” by Kippensoep Allstars peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “George Best - A Tribute” by Brian Kennedy peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.