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In 2002, Acclaimed animator and cartoon director Chuck Jones (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, Pepe Le Pew, et al.) died of congestive heart failure at age 89 at his home in Corona del Mar, California.

In 2002, Sabrina episode #133: In “The Arrangement,” Sabrina defies her Great Aunt Irmaʹs about an arranged marriage with a handsome witch from the Other Realm. When his affections turn towards Roxie (Soleil Moon Frye), Sabrina must try to break them up and walks in on his bachelor party complete with a bar room performance by country music singer Andy Griggs (hit single “You Wonʹt Ever Be Lonely”).

In 2002, The movies “Queen of the Damned” and “Dragonfly” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2002, Cartoon animator Chuck Jones died in Newport Beach, California, at age 89.

In 2003, On All My Children, Greenlee, Kendall, Mia and Simone celebrated at the launch party for their cosmetics brand, Fusion.

In 2003, On the cover of TV Guide: Nia Vardalos.

In 2003, Mike Tyson made a strong return to the ring, knocking out Clifford Etienne just 49 seconds into the opening-round of their scheduled 10- round heavyweight bout at the Pyramid.

In 2004, “Sex and the City” had its series finale on HBO.

In 2004, Although already quite animated, “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell makes the transition to cartoon form on another Fox television series, “The Simpsons.” The outspoken talent evaluator parodies himself in the episode, titled “Smart and Smarter,” as a tough admissions committee member at a school where the Simpsons hope to enroll their baby daughter Maggie.

In 2008, On General Hospital, Diego was revealed as the Text Message Killer.

In 2008, The movies “Vantage Point”, “Witless Protection”, and “Be Kind Rewind” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2008, “Amnesia” premiered on NBC. What was the name of the show again? I can't remember.

In 2002, "Big Bad Love" was released by IFC Films; Arliss Howard (director/screenplay); Jim Howard, Larry Brown (screenplay); Arliss Howard, Debra Winger, Paul Le Mat, Rosanna Arquette, Angie Dickinson, Michael Parks; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Dragonfly" was released by Universal Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Tom Shadyac (director); Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson, David Seltzer (screenplay); Kevin Costner, Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin, Linda Hunt, Kathy Bates, Susanna Thompson, Jacob Vargas, Robert Bailey Jr.; Supernatural, Thriller. Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Queen of the Damned" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures; Michael Rymer (director); Scott Abbott, Michael Petroni (screenplay); Aaliyah, Stuart Townsend, Marguerite Moreau, Paul McGann, Vincent Pérez, Lena Olin, Christian Manon, Claudia Black, Bruce Spence, Matthew Newton, Tiriel Mora, Megan Dorman, Johnathon Devoy, Pia Miranda; Horror; Live Action

In 2008, "Be Kind Rewind" was released by New Line Cinema / Partizan Films; Michel Gondry (director/screenplay); Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow, Melonie Diaz, Arjay Smith, Quinton Aaron, Chandler Parker, Karolina Wydra, P.J. Byrne, Matt Walsh, Paul Dinello, Sigourney Weaver, Gio Perez, Marcus Carl Franklin, Irv Gooch, Blake Hightower, Amir Ali Said, Marc Alan Austen, Kid Creole, Jon Glaser, Marceline Hugot, John Tormey, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Jimmy Scott, McCoy Tyner, Alan Ferraro, Marco Quevedo; Buddy Comedy

In 2008, "Charlie Bartlett" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Sidney Kimmel Entertainment; Jon Poll (director); Gustin Nash (screenplay); Anton Yelchin, Hope Davis, Kat Dennings, Robert Downey Jr., Tyler Hilton, Mark Rendall, Jake Epstein, Megan Park, Lauren Collins, Derek McGrath, Stephen Young, Abby Zotz, Drake, Sarah Gadon, Ishan Davé; Coming-of-age, Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "Sex and Death 101" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; Daniel Waters (director/screenplay); Simon Baker, Winona Ryder, Leslie Bibb, Mindy Cohn, Julie Bowen, Dash Mihok, Neil Flynn, Robert Ray Wisdom, Tanc Sade, Patton Oswalt, Frances Fisher, Sophie Monk, Marshall Bell, Natassia Malthe, Pollyanna McIntosh, Rob Benedict, Jessica Kiper, Winter Ave Zoli, Cindy Pickett, Nicole Bilderback, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Retta, Corinne Reilly, Amanda Walsh, Zachary Gordon, Indira Varma; Black Comedy, Sci-Fi

In 2008, "U2 3D" was released by National Geographic Entertainment / 3ality Digital; Catherine Owens, Mark Pellington (directors); Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr.; Concert

In 2008, "Vantage Point" was released by Columbia Pictures / Relativity Media / Original Film; Pete Travis (director); Barry L. Levy (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt, Saïd Taghmaoui, Édgar Ramírez, Ayelet Zurer, Eduardo Noriega, Richard T. Jones, Bruce McGill, Zoe Saldaña, Holt McCallany, Leonardo Nam, James LeGros; Political, Action, Thriller

In 2008, "Witless Protection" was released by Lionsgate / Parallel Entertainment; Charles Robert Carner (director/screenplay); Larry the Cable Guy, Jenny McCarthy, Ivana Miličević, Joe Mantegna, Lisa Lampanelli, Yaphet Kotto, Richard Bull, Eric Roberts, Peter Stormare, J. David Moeller, Sean Bridgers; Comedy, Crime

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

In 2003, “I Just Wanna Be Mad” by Terri Clark peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Baby” by Blake Shelton peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Don't Believe It All” by Treble Charger peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Don't Mess With My Man” by Nivea and Jagged Edge peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Don't Believe It All” by Treble Charger peaked at number 4 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Don't Mess With My Man” by Nivea and Jagged Edge peaked at number 8 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2003, “A Modern Way Of Letting Go” by Idlewild peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Automatic” by Sarah Whatmore peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Can't Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Don't Worry” by Appleton peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “I Can't Break Down” by Sinéad Quinn peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Paradise” by LL Cool J Featuring Amerie peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Reminisce / Where The Story Ends” by Blazin' Squad peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Thugz Mansion” by Tupac Featuring NAS and J. Phoenix peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Time After Time” by Novaspace peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Can I Go Now?” by Jennifer Love Hewitt peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “I Miss You” by Darren Hayes peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “'03 Bonnie and Clyde” by Jay-Z Featuring Beyoncé Knowles peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Maybe” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Thug Lovin'” by Ja Rule Featuring Bobby Brown peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “We Kissed” by Carly Binding peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “'03 Bonnie and Clyde” by Jay-Z Featuring Beyoncé Knowles peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Albino Moon” by Golden Earring peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Me's Not Nice” by V-Male peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Nu Flow” by Big Brovaz peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Stole” by Kelly Rowland peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Spinning” by Thomas Rusiak peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Tillbaka till igår” by Emil Sigfridsson peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Cry Me A River” by Justin Timberlake peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Leuchtturm (2002)” by Nena peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Travel Time” by Starsplash peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, 😉 “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Après tant d'années d'amour” by Frank Michael peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Girl Like You” by Bertine Zetlitz peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “'03 Bonnie and Clyde” by Jay-Z Featuring Beyoncé Knowles peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Truth” by Truth Hurts peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Honestly” by Zwan peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “'03 Bonnie and Clyde” by Jay-Z Featuring Beyoncé Knowles peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Akselin ja Elinan häävalssi/Hopeinen kuu” by Takorautaa: Timo Rautiainen / Tuomari Nurmio peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ihminen” by Zen Café peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Joutilas” by Yup peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mundian to bach ke” by Panjabi MC peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Push It” by Mighty 44 peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Rakkaus on lumivalkoinen” by Yö peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Rhythm Is A Dancer 2003” by Snap! peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Sambame 2003” by Upadance peaked at number 15 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Stole” by Kelly Rowland peaked at number 7 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Can You Feel The Silence” by Talla 2XLC peaked at number 14 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Hypnotic Tango” by Master Blaster peaked at number 7 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Pray, Pray, Pray” by Paddy Kelly peaked at number 13 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Travel Time” by Starsplash peaked at number 11 on the Germany pop singles chart.